How many low income apartments are in Sandusky, OH?

HUD administrative data tracks 12 subsidized properties in Sandusky with approximately 723 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Sandusky?

Tenant-paid rents in Sandusky's assisted buildings typically range from about $267 to $433 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 Sandusky?

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 Sandusky?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Erie County: about $886/mo for one-bedroom and $1,106/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Sandusky, OH

There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Sandusky with roughly 723 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $267 to $433 per month. Median reported wait: about 14 months.

assisted properties

723

subsidized units

$350

typical rent

14 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Sandusky

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Sandusky

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Bay Shore Towers Public Housing	134	$318	4 mo
Sandusky Apts LIHTC	104	—	—
Harborview LIHTCPB Section 8	100	$379	—
Muirwood Phase I LIHTC	96	—	—
Scattered Sites Public Housing	93	$352	24 mo
Viewpoint Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	54	$388	—
Rieger Hotel LIHTC	37	—	—
Sunnyside Acres PB Section 8	30	$370	—
Erie Community Plaza, Inc. Tracs §202 Senior	29	$365	—
Sandusky Voa Living Center §811	20	$267	—
Nw Ohio Voa Living Center, Inc. §811	14	$433	—
Erie County Housing Opportunities, §811	12	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Sandusky (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
Harborview LIHTCPB Section 8	100	$379	—
Viewpoint Apartments LIHTCPB Section 8	54	$388	—
Sunnyside Acres PB Section 8	30	$370	—

Public housing developments in Sandusky

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
Bay Shore Towers Public Housing	134	$318	4 mo
Scattered Sites Public Housing	93	$352	24 mo

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Sandusky

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
Sandusky Apts LIHTC	104	—	—
Muirwood Phase I LIHTC	96	—	—
Rieger Hotel LIHTC	37	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Erie County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Erie County: studio $854, 1-BR $886, 2-BR $1,106, 3-BR $1,384, 4-BR $1,557.

Full FMR table for Erie County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Sandusky

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.