Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Mayfield Heights, OH

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Mayfield Heights with roughly 738 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $316 to $451 per month.

5
assisted properties
738
subsidized units
$384
typical rent
median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Mayfield Heights

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mayfield Heights

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Villa Serena Affordable PB Section 8 240$361
Gates Mills Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 191
Gates Mills Villa I PB Section 8 167$316
Schnurmann House PB Section 8 97$451
Arbors of Luther House PB Section 8 43$331

Section 8 apartments in Mayfield Heights (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 →

PropertyUnitsAvg rentReported wait
Villa Serena Affordable PB Section 8 240$361
Gates Mills Villa LIHTCPB Section 8 191
Gates Mills Villa I PB Section 8 167$316
Schnurmann House PB Section 8 97$451
Arbors of Luther House PB Section 8 43$331

Voucher rent limits: Cuyahoga County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Cuyahoga County: studio $933, 1-BR $1,058, 2-BR $1,279, 3-BR $1,646, 4-BR $1,760.

Full FMR table for Cuyahoga County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Mayfield Heights

  1. 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.
  2. Join voucher waitlists. Your regional housing authority administers Housing Choice Vouchers; ask about current openings and preferences. Step-by-step application guide →
  3. Document everything. ID, Social Security cards, birth certificates, and income proof speed up both paths.
  4. 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.