Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Marion, OH
There are 18 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Marion with roughly 1,192 assisted units — including 10 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 9 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $193 to $534 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Marion
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Marion
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Lakes Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | — | — |
| Fairview I Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 156 | $193 | — |
| Marion Rotary Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 117 | — | — |
| New Seton Square Marion LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | — | — |
| Seton Square Marion PB Section 8 | 102 | $490 | — |
| Fox Chase Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Harding Centre LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| Marion Towers PB Section 8 | 61 | $352 | — |
| Chadwick Place §202 Senior | 53 | $454 | — |
| Marion Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $312 | — |
| Marion Rotary Senior Citizens Ii PB Section 8 | 45 | $376 | — |
| Marion Towers Ii LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Marion Green Apartments PB Section 8 | 44 | $324 | — |
| Brownstone Terrace PB Section 8 | 36 | $353 | — |
| Chadwick Place Ii §202 Senior | 12 | $460 | — |
| Chadwick Place Iii §202 Senior | 11 | $534 | — |
| Monarch Place §811 | 10 | — | — |
| Marion County LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Marion (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avalon Lakes Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 176 | — | — |
| Fairview I Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 156 | $193 | — |
| Marion Rotary Towers LIHTCPB Section 8 | 117 | — | — |
| New Seton Square Marion LIHTCPB Section 8 | 102 | — | — |
| Seton Square Marion PB Section 8 | 102 | $490 | — |
| Marion Towers PB Section 8 | 61 | $352 | — |
| Marion Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $312 | — |
| Marion Rotary Senior Citizens Ii PB Section 8 | 45 | $376 | — |
| Marion Green Apartments PB Section 8 | 44 | $324 | — |
| Brownstone Terrace PB Section 8 | 36 | $353 | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Marion
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Chase Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Harding Centre LIHTC | 67 | — | — |
| Marion Towers Ii LIHTC | 45 | — | — |
| Marion County LIHTC | 5 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Marion County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Marion County: studio $806, 1-BR $811, 2-BR $1,064, 3-BR $1,276, 4-BR $1,409.
Full FMR table for Marion County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Marion
- 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
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Akron, OH
- Canton, OH
- Youngstown, OH
- Springfield, OH
- Warren, OH
- Euclid, OH
- East Cleveland, OH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.