How many low income apartments are in Oberlin, OH?

HUD administrative data tracks 4 subsidized properties in Oberlin with approximately 408 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Oberlin?

Tenant-paid rents in Oberlin's assisted buildings typically range from about $343 to $394 monthly, depending on program and bedroom size. Voucher holders generally pay close to 30% of their own income instead.

How do I apply for Section 8 in Oberlin?

Two routes: (1) apply directly to each subsidized building — they manage their own waitlists; (2) join your regional housing authority's Housing Choice Voucher waitlist when open. Our step-by-step guide walks through documents and timing.

What rent will a Section 8 voucher cover in Oberlin?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Lorain County: about $1,058/mo for one-bedroom and $1,279/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Oberlin, OH

There are 4 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Oberlin with roughly 408 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 1 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $343 to $394 per month. Median reported wait: about 13 months.

assisted properties

408

subsidized units

$369

typical rent

13 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Oberlin

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Oberlin

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Oberlin Homes Public Housing	256	$343	13 mo
Lmha Oberlin Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	51	—	—
Oberlin Homes Lihtc Public Housing	51	$394	—
Concord Manor PB Section 8	50	$345	—

Section 8 apartments in Oberlin (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
Lmha Oberlin Homes LIHTCPB Section 8	51	—	—
Concord Manor PB Section 8	50	$345	—

Public housing developments in Oberlin

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
Oberlin Homes Public Housing	256	$343	13 mo
Oberlin Homes Lihtc Public Housing	51	$394	—

Voucher rent limits: Lorain County Fair Market Rents

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

Full FMR table for Lorain County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Oberlin

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

Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.