Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Kettering, OH
There are 19 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Kettering with roughly 801 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $276 to $438 per month. Median reported wait: about 81 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Kettering
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Kettering
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 165 | — | — |
| Courtyards of Kettering LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| The Terraces PB Section 8 | 102 | $381 | — |
| The Senior Village at Kettering Town Center LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| The Lofts at Kettering Town Center LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Darby Run LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Oakdale Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $371 | — |
| Hempstead Landing LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Key Terrace LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Acorn Walk §202 Senior | 23 | $438 | — |
| Birchwood Place §202 Senior | 23 | $384 | — |
| Kettering Park Manor §202 Senior | 23 | $413 | — |
| Mary Irene Gardens §202 Senior | 23 | $410 | — |
| Eastway Apts LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| Telford & Corona Public Housing | 15 | $276 | 81 mo |
| Eastway Home PB Section 8 | 8 | $308 | — |
| The Senior Village at Kettering Town Center LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| The Lofts at Kettering Town Center LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
| Hempstead Landing LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Kettering (project-based)
These buildings carry HUD Section 8 contracts attached to the units — apply at each management office rather than through the voucher waitlist. How project-based Section 8 works →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kettering Square Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 165 | — | — |
| Courtyards of Kettering LIHTCPB Section 8 | 104 | — | — |
| The Terraces PB Section 8 | 102 | $381 | — |
| Oakdale Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $371 | — |
| Eastway Home PB Section 8 | 8 | $308 | — |
Public housing developments in Kettering
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Telford & Corona Public Housing | 15 | $276 | 81 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Kettering
Tax-credit units rent below market rate for households within income bands (often 30–60% of Area Median Income). Understanding LIHTC →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Senior Village at Kettering Town Center LIHTC | 52 | — | — |
| The Lofts at Kettering Town Center LIHTC | 51 | — | — |
| Darby Run LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Hempstead Landing LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Key Terrace LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Eastway Apts LIHTC | 15 | — | — |
| The Senior Village at Kettering Town Center LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| The Lofts at Kettering Town Center LIHTC | 7 | — | — |
| Hempstead Landing LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Montgomery County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Montgomery County: studio $928, 1-BR $1,009, 2-BR $1,273, 3-BR $1,651, 4-BR $1,817.
Full FMR table for Montgomery County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Kettering
- Apply to buildings directly. Project-based Section 8, public housing, §202/§811 and LIHTC properties run their own waitlists — contact each office using the details on its page.
- Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
- Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
- Stay reachable. Update your address everywhere — missed mail is the top reason applicants lose spots.
Nearby cities with low income housing
- Centerville, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Englewood, OH
- Germantown, OH
- Huber Heights, OH
- Miamisburg, OH
- Moraine, OH
- Trotwood, OH
- Vandalia, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.