Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lima, OH
There are 32 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lima with roughly 1,896 assisted units — including 18 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $139 to $423 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Lima
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lima
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Site: Acquisition Public Housing | 243 | $357 | 13 mo |
| Lima Towers PB Section 8 | 200 | $332 | — |
| Willow Lake Apt Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 192 | — | — |
| Maplewood-northwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 172 | $248 | — |
| Luther Pines PB Section 8 | 108 | $423 | — |
| Waterford Townhomes LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Brower Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Argonne Retirement Inn LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| Lima Club West Apartments PB Section 8 | 85 | $235 | — |
| Lima Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | $139 | — |
| Barr Senior Apts LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| New Lima Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Shawnee Lofts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Pilgrim Place Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $349 | — |
| Dominion Building Apartments PB Section 8 | 49 | $327 | — |
| Town Square Apartments PB Section 8 | 45 | $358 | — |
| New Wilshire Place, Ltd. PB Section 8 | 40 | $270 | — |
| Wilshire Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Market Place PB Section 8 | 25 | $389 | — |
| Union Square LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Nwc Corporation PB Section 8 | 20 | $361 | — |
| Robin Rogers Apartments PB Section 8 | 20 | $414 | — |
| Arc 4th Housing - Greenway §811 | 13 | $382 | — |
| Nwc Corp. Hud 2 Inc §811 | 12 | $360 | — |
| Arc 5th Housing - Dalton §811 | 8 | — | — |
| Pierce Street LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| Cedar House PB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
| Pine House PB Section 8 | 7 | — | — |
| Wayne LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Wayne Street Project LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| 43 Town Square §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
| Spring Street Senior Lofts §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Lima (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lima Towers PB Section 8 | 200 | $332 | — |
| Willow Lake Apt Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 192 | — | — |
| Maplewood-northwood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 172 | $248 | — |
| Luther Pines PB Section 8 | 108 | $423 | — |
| Brower Commons LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | — | — |
| Lima Club West Apartments PB Section 8 | 85 | $235 | — |
| Lima Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 70 | $139 | — |
| New Lima Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Pilgrim Place Apartments PB Section 8 | 50 | $349 | — |
| Dominion Building Apartments PB Section 8 | 49 | $327 | — |
| Town Square Apartments PB Section 8 | 45 | $358 | — |
| New Wilshire Place, Ltd. PB Section 8 | 40 | $270 | — |
| Wilshire Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Market Place PB Section 8 | 25 | $389 | — |
| Nwc Corporation PB Section 8 | 20 | $361 | — |
Public housing developments in Lima
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scattered Site: Acquisition Public Housing | 243 | $357 | 13 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lima
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Townhomes LIHTC | 92 | — | — |
| Argonne Retirement Inn LIHTC | 85 | — | — |
| Barr Senior Apts LIHTC | 69 | — | — |
| Shawnee Lofts LIHTC | 54 | — | — |
| Union Square LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Pierce Street LIHTC | 8 | — | — |
| Wayne LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Wayne Street Project LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Allen County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Allen County: studio $839, 1-BR $844, 2-BR $1,108, 3-BR $1,338, 4-BR $1,493.
Full FMR table for Allen County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lima
- 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
- Delphos, 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.