Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Middletown, OH
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Middletown with roughly 1,355 assisted units — including 6 project-based Section 8 buildings, 3 public housing developments, and 10 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $217 to $450 per month. Median reported wait: about 36 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Middletown
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Middletown
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Estates Public Housing | 169 | $356 | 36 mo |
| Robin Springs LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Trailbridge Townhomes PB Section 8 | 110 | $243 | — |
| Vienna Forest Apartments LIHTC | 107 | — | — |
| Royal Pines LIHTC | 94 | — | — |
| Canterbury Commons LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Trinity Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | $395 | — |
| Aspen Grove Apts LIHTC | 83 | — | — |
| Franklin Rehab Public Housing | 80 | $409 | 37 mo |
| La Main Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Mayfield Village §202 Senior | 59 | $450 | — |
| Townhomes West Public Housing | 56 | $253 | 29 mo |
| Woodlands on Lafayette LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Cypress Commons PB Section 8 | 44 | $303 | — |
| Dublin House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | $378 | — |
| Grove Street Psh LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
| Curtis Street Apartments PB Section 8 | 19 | $238 | — |
| Fairham Homes §811 | 16 | $281 | — |
| Midham Homes PB Section 8 | 16 | $217 | — |
| Middlefair Apartments §811 | 12 | — | — |
| Jackson Lane §811 | 11 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Middletown (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailbridge Townhomes PB Section 8 | 110 | $243 | — |
| Trinity Manor LIHTCPB Section 8 | 90 | $395 | — |
| Cypress Commons PB Section 8 | 44 | $303 | — |
| Dublin House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 39 | $378 | — |
| Curtis Street Apartments PB Section 8 | 19 | $238 | — |
| Midham Homes PB Section 8 | 16 | $217 | — |
Public housing developments in Middletown
Rents here are set at about 30% of household income and managed by the local housing authority. About the public housing program →
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown Estates Public Housing | 169 | $356 | 36 mo |
| Franklin Rehab Public Housing | 80 | $409 | 37 mo |
| Townhomes West Public Housing | 56 | $253 | 29 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Middletown
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robin Springs LIHTC | 120 | — | — |
| Vienna Forest Apartments LIHTC | 107 | — | — |
| Royal Pines LIHTC | 94 | — | — |
| Canterbury Commons LIHTC | 90 | — | — |
| Aspen Grove Apts LIHTC | 83 | — | — |
| La Main Apts LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Woodlands on Lafayette LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Grove Street Psh LIHTC | 30 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Butler County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Butler County: studio $958, 1-BR $1,051, 2-BR $1,353, 3-BR $1,785, 4-BR $1,976.
Full FMR table for Butler County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Middletown
- 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
- Hamilton, OH
- Liberty Township, OH
- Oxford, OH
- Trenton, OH
- West Chester, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Akron, OH
- Canton, OH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.