Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Newark, OH
There are 23 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Newark with roughly 1,086 assisted units — including 13 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 16 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $248 to $458 per month.
Map of subsidized housing in Newark
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Newark
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Square Ii/east Newark PB Section 8 | 123 | $372 | — |
| Washington Square Iii/the Plaza PB Section 8 | 103 | $336 | — |
| Trail West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | $335 | — |
| Washington Square I/rendy Murray PB Section 8 | 82 | $298 | — |
| Newark Village Green LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Newark Village Square Apts LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Sharon Glyn Village LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Newark Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Concord Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $317 | — |
| Log Pond LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $458 | — |
| Newark Townehomes PB Section 8 | 50 | $289 | — |
| Newark Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | $248 | — |
| Candlewick Commons, Inc §202 Senior | 42 | $367 | — |
| East Newark Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Johnny John Commons PB Section 8 | 40 | $341 | — |
| Newark Green Apartments PB Section 8 | 38 | $357 | — |
| Quail Creek Townhomes LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Avant 3 LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Avalon Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Avant LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Arlington Avenue LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Madison Avenue LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Shurmanaire LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Newark (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Square Ii/east Newark PB Section 8 | 123 | $372 | — |
| Washington Square Iii/the Plaza PB Section 8 | 103 | $336 | — |
| Trail West Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 84 | $335 | — |
| Washington Square I/rendy Murray PB Section 8 | 82 | $298 | — |
| Newark Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 51 | — | — |
| Concord Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $317 | — |
| Log Pond LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | $458 | — |
| Newark Townehomes PB Section 8 | 50 | $289 | — |
| Newark Village LIHTCPB Section 8 | 46 | $248 | — |
| East Newark Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Johnny John Commons PB Section 8 | 40 | $341 | — |
| Newark Green Apartments PB Section 8 | 38 | $357 | — |
| Avalon Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Newark
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Village Green LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Newark Village Square Apts LIHTC | 66 | — | — |
| Sharon Glyn Village LIHTC | 60 | — | — |
| Quail Creek Townhomes LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Avant 3 LIHTC | 26 | — | — |
| Avant LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| Arlington Avenue LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Madison Avenue LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Shurmanaire LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Licking County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Licking County: studio $1,111, 1-BR $1,194, 2-BR $1,430, 3-BR $1,715, 4-BR $1,927.
Full FMR table for Licking County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Newark
- 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
- Heath, OH
- Hebron, OH
- Johnstown, OH
- Pataskala, OH
- Utica, 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.