How many low income apartments are in Marietta, OH?

HUD administrative data tracks 11 subsidized properties in Marietta with approximately 530 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Marietta?

Tenant-paid rents in Marietta's assisted buildings typically range from about $293 to $416 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Marietta?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Marietta?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Washington County: about $760/mo for one-bedroom and $973/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Marietta, OH

There are 11 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Marietta with roughly 530 assisted units — including 8 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 6 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $293 to $416 per month.

assisted properties

530

subsidized units

$355

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Marietta

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Marietta

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Jaycee Estates PB Section 8	99	$409	—
Colonial Terrace Ii PB Section 8	83	$321	—
Marietta Mills LIHTC	56	—	—
Colonial Village PB Section 8	45	$416	—
Ridgewood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	44	$293	—
Colonial Terrace PB Section 8	43	$377	—
Morningside Apartments PB Section 8	40	$373	—
Norwood Greene LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Winberi Place LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Garfield Avenue LIHTC	20	—	—
Gates Green Village Apts LIHTC	20	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Marietta (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
Jaycee Estates PB Section 8	99	$409	—
Colonial Terrace Ii PB Section 8	83	$321	—
Colonial Village PB Section 8	45	$416	—
Ridgewood Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	44	$293	—
Colonial Terrace PB Section 8	43	$377	—
Morningside Apartments PB Section 8	40	$373	—
Norwood Greene LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—
Winberi Place LIHTCPB Section 8	40	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Marietta

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
Marietta Mills LIHTC	56	—	—
Garfield Avenue LIHTC	20	—	—
Gates Green Village Apts LIHTC	20	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Washington County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Washington County: studio $756, 1-BR $760, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,313, 4-BR $1,449.

Full FMR table for Washington County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Marietta

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.