Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lancaster, OH
There are 24 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lancaster with roughly 1,170 assisted units — including 11 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $308 to $458 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Lancaster
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lancaster
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Apts LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Muirwood Village Phase Ii LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Hunterwood Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Hunterwood Park, Ltd PB Section 8 | 100 | $435 | — |
| Hunters Hill LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Lancaster Club Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | $308 | — |
| Windsor Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
| Collins Rd Props Dba Windsor Place PB Section 8 | 81 | $403 | — |
| Mt. Pleasant Place PB Section 8 | 52 | $415 | — |
| Pleasant View Place §202 Senior | 49 | $458 | — |
| Pershing House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Canal Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| Pearl House LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Quail Creek Lancaster LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| New Seton Lancaster LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Seton Lancaster PB Section 8 | 33 | $399 | — |
| Ault Manor §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Orchard Place Housing Corp. PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
| Cherry Gardens §811 | 7 | — | — |
| Lare Street LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Lupher Rentals LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Lupher Rentals LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Lupher Rentals LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Shoshone LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Lancaster (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunterwood Park LIHTCPB Section 8 | 101 | — | — |
| Hunterwood Park, Ltd PB Section 8 | 100 | $435 | — |
| Lancaster Club Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 92 | $308 | — |
| Windsor Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 82 | — | — |
| Collins Rd Props Dba Windsor Place PB Section 8 | 81 | $403 | — |
| Mt. Pleasant Place PB Section 8 | 52 | $415 | — |
| Pershing House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Canal Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 36 | — | — |
| New Seton Lancaster LIHTCPB Section 8 | 33 | — | — |
| Seton Lancaster PB Section 8 | 33 | $399 | — |
| Orchard Place Housing Corp. PB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lancaster
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Valley Apts LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Muirwood Village Phase Ii LIHTC | 128 | — | — |
| Hunters Hill LIHTC | 96 | — | — |
| Pearl House LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Quail Creek Lancaster LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Lare Street LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Lupher Rentals LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Lupher Rentals LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Lupher Rentals LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Shoshone LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Fairfield County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Fairfield County: studio $1,111, 1-BR $1,194, 2-BR $1,430, 3-BR $1,715, 4-BR $1,927.
Full FMR table for Fairfield County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lancaster
- 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
- Pleasantville, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Akron, OH
- Canton, OH
- Youngstown, OH
- Springfield, OH
- Warren, OH
- Euclid, OH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.