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.
Map of subsidized housing in Mayfield Heights
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Mayfield Heights
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported 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 →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported 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
- 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
- Bedford, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Cleveland Heights, OH
- East Cleveland, OH
- Euclid, OH
- Garfield Heights, OH
- Lakewood, OH
- Maple Heights, OH
- Parma, OH
- Shaker Heights, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.