Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mansfield, OH
There are 28 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mansfield with roughly 1,031 assisted units — including 17 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 14 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $299 to $483 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Mansfield
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mansfield
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Woods Apts - Mansfield LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Morchester Villa PB Section 8 | 76 | $483 | — |
| West Park Senior Center PB Section 8 | 72 | $344 | — |
| Applewood Ii §202 Senior | 50 | $418 | — |
| Mcpherson Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Robert Sturges Memorial Homes PB Section 8 | 50 | $302 | — |
| Mansfield Memorial Homes Apts. PB Section 8 | 49 | $319 | — |
| Logan Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | $414 | — |
| Mansfield Homes I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Blymer Apts LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Applewood Place §202 Senior | 40 | $389 | — |
| Mansfield Homes Vi LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Malabar Trace Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Malabar Trace I Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Mansfield Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Mansfield Homes Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Mansfield Homes Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Mansfield Homes V LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| The Woods §202 Senior | 30 | $423 | — |
| Voegele Building LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Homestead Place §811 | 24 | $359 | — |
| Mansfield Manor §811 | 24 | $309 | — |
| Richland Manor Aka Middlebrook Mead §811 | 24 | $299 | — |
| Friendship Manor PB Section 8 | 22 | $303 | — |
| Freedom Village Mansfield PB Section 8 | 20 | $422 | — |
| Madison Terrace §811 | 18 | $360 | — |
| Altman Hts Quadrihome #2 LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
| West Park Senior Center PB Section 8 | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Mansfield (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Woods Apts - Mansfield LIHTCPB Section 8 | 96 | — | — |
| Morchester Villa PB Section 8 | 76 | $483 | — |
| West Park Senior Center PB Section 8 | 72 | $344 | — |
| Mcpherson Woods LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Robert Sturges Memorial Homes PB Section 8 | 50 | $302 | — |
| Mansfield Memorial Homes Apts. PB Section 8 | 49 | $319 | — |
| Logan Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 45 | $414 | — |
| Mansfield Homes I LIHTCPB Section 8 | 44 | — | — |
| Mansfield Homes Vi LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Malabar Trace Apts Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 32 | — | — |
| Mansfield Homes Ii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Mansfield Homes Iii LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Mansfield Homes Iv LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Mansfield Homes V LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Friendship Manor PB Section 8 | 22 | $303 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Mansfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blymer Apts LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Malabar Trace I Apts LIHTC | 32 | — | — |
| Voegele Building LIHTC | 25 | — | — |
| Altman Hts Quadrihome #2 LIHTC | 4 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Richland County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Richland County: studio $671, 1-BR $773, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,315, 4-BR $1,530.
Full FMR table for Richland County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Mansfield
- 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
- Shelby, 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.