Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Lorain, OH
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Lorain with roughly 1,935 assisted units — including 14 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 13 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $183 to $392 per month. Median reported wait: about 14 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Lorain
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Lorain
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Plaza Public Housing | 394 | $252 | 13 mo |
| Leavitt Homes Public Housing | 361 | $241 | 15 mo |
| Oberlin Manor PB Section 8 | 150 | $357 | — |
| International Plaza PB Section 8 | 100 | $310 | — |
| Marshall Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 87 | $248 | — |
| Pearl Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $210 | — |
| Firelands Lorain PB Section 8 | 77 | $331 | — |
| Westgate Garden Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Jenna Terrace Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Southern Heights Multifamily LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| Westgate Gardens PB Section 8 | 62 | $234 | — |
| Sheffield Meadows Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Sacred Heart Manor PB Section 8 | 50 | $392 | — |
| West Lake Gardens PB Section 8 | 50 | $183 | — |
| Lorain Green I LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Threshold Homes LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Booker T. Washington PB Section 8 | 39 | $355 | — |
| Nativity Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Sunrise Homes LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| Lowell Apartments PB Section 8 | 26 | $258 | — |
| Nativity Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| South Lorain LIHTC | 13 | — | — |
| Lorain Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Lorain (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oberlin Manor PB Section 8 | 150 | $357 | — |
| International Plaza PB Section 8 | 100 | $310 | — |
| Marshall Plaza Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 87 | $248 | — |
| Pearl Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 80 | $210 | — |
| Firelands Lorain PB Section 8 | 77 | $331 | — |
| Southern Heights Multifamily LIHTCPB Section 8 | 63 | — | — |
| Westgate Gardens PB Section 8 | 62 | $234 | — |
| Sacred Heart Manor PB Section 8 | 50 | $392 | — |
| West Lake Gardens PB Section 8 | 50 | $183 | — |
| Booker T. Washington PB Section 8 | 39 | $355 | — |
| Nativity Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 38 | — | — |
| Lowell Apartments PB Section 8 | 26 | $258 | — |
| Nativity Housing LIHTCPB Section 8 | 18 | — | — |
| Lorain Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 8 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Lorain
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Plaza Public Housing | 394 | $252 | 13 mo |
| Leavitt Homes Public Housing | 361 | $241 | 15 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Lorain
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate Garden Apts LIHTC | 72 | — | — |
| Jenna Terrace Apts LIHTC | 64 | — | — |
| Sheffield Meadows Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Lorain Green I LIHTC | 48 | — | — |
| Threshold Homes LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Sunrise Homes LIHTC | 35 | — | — |
| South Lorain LIHTC | 13 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Lorain County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Lorain County: studio $933, 1-BR $1,058, 2-BR $1,279, 3-BR $1,646, 4-BR $1,760.
Full FMR table for Lorain County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Lorain
- 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
- Elyria, OH
- Oberlin, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Akron, OH
- Canton, OH
- Youngstown, OH
- Springfield, OH
- Warren, OH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.