Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Springfield, OH
There are 39 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Springfield with roughly 2,758 assisted units — including 19 project-based Section 8 buildings, 7 public housing developments, and 20 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $140 to $530 per month. Median reported wait: about 9 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Springfield
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Springfield
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronez Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 178 | $211 | — |
| Grayhill Homes Public Housing | 177 | $348 | 7 mo |
| Henry - Sherman Homes Public Housing | 166 | $414 | 10 mo |
| Hugh Taylor Homes Public Housing | 162 | $361 | 3 mo |
| Brentwood Square I, Ii & Iii PB Section 8 | 152 | $292 | — |
| Cole - Woodford Public Housing | 152 | $264 | 7 mo |
| Villa Park PB Section 8 | 150 | $382 | — |
| Ashton Meadows LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| Sunset Hills Apartments PB Section 8 | 128 | $140 | — |
| Springfield Towers PB Section 8 | 120 | $394 | — |
| Tubman Towers PB Section 8 | 99 | $342 | — |
| City Forest of Springfield LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Lincoln Park 1-b LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Lincoln Park Phase 1b Public Housing | 68 | $391 | 14 mo |
| North Hill Towers Ii PB Section 8 | 64 | $373 | — |
| Fellows Terrace at Ioof LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Collins Rd Props Dba Jeffrey Place PB Section 8 | 50 | $387 | — |
| Community Gardens, the LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Jeffrey Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Springfield Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Opportunities Gardens PB Section 8 | 45 | $275 | — |
| Hayden House LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Springfield Redevelopment Housing Project LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Ice House Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Lincoln Park 1-a LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Lincoln Park Phase 1a Public Housing | 40 | $430 | — |
| North Hill Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Springfield Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Northpointe Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Mulberry Terrace LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Crossgates Apartments PB Section 8 | 32 | $176 | — |
| City Forest of Clark County LIHTCPB Section 8 | 30 | — | — |
| Lincoln Park Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Lincoln Park Phase 2 Public Housing | 24 | $530 | 14 mo |
| Roosevelt Park Apartments §202 Senior | 23 | $375 | — |
| Limestone Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 20 | — | — |
| Resource Center Apartments PB Section 8 | 16 | $321 | — |
| Shawnee Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 15 | $321 | — |
| Project Woman - Second Stage Housing LIHTC | 9 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Springfield (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronez Manor Apartments PB Section 8 | 178 | $211 | — |
| Brentwood Square I, Ii & Iii PB Section 8 | 152 | $292 | — |
| Villa Park PB Section 8 | 150 | $382 | — |
| Sunset Hills Apartments PB Section 8 | 128 | $140 | — |
| Springfield Towers PB Section 8 | 120 | $394 | — |
| Tubman Towers PB Section 8 | 99 | $342 | — |
| North Hill Towers Ii PB Section 8 | 64 | $373 | — |
| Fellows Terrace at Ioof LIHTCPB Section 8 | 60 | — | — |
| Collins Rd Props Dba Jeffrey Place PB Section 8 | 50 | $387 | — |
| Jeffrey Place LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Springfield Homes LIHTCPB Section 8 | 50 | — | — |
| Opportunities Gardens PB Section 8 | 45 | $275 | — |
| Ice House Building LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Springfield Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 40 | — | — |
| Crossgates Apartments PB Section 8 | 32 | $176 | — |
Public housing developments in Springfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayhill Homes Public Housing | 177 | $348 | 7 mo |
| Henry - Sherman Homes Public Housing | 166 | $414 | 10 mo |
| Hugh Taylor Homes Public Housing | 162 | $361 | 3 mo |
| Cole - Woodford Public Housing | 152 | $264 | 7 mo |
| Lincoln Park Phase 1b Public Housing | 68 | $391 | 14 mo |
| Lincoln Park Phase 1a Public Housing | 40 | $430 | — |
| Lincoln Park Phase 2 Public Housing | 24 | $530 | 14 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Springfield
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Meadows LIHTC | 144 | — | — |
| City Forest of Springfield LIHTC | 75 | — | — |
| Lincoln Park 1-b LIHTC | 68 | — | — |
| Community Gardens, the LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Hayden House LIHTC | 44 | — | — |
| Springfield Redevelopment Housing Project LIHTC | 43 | — | — |
| Lincoln Park 1-a LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| North Hill Apts LIHTC | 40 | — | — |
| Northpointe Apts LIHTC | 36 | — | — |
| Mulberry Terrace LIHTC | 34 | — | — |
| Lincoln Park Ii LIHTC | 24 | — | — |
| Project Woman - Second Stage Housing LIHTC | 9 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Clark County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Clark County: studio $763, 1-BR $843, 2-BR $1,106, 3-BR $1,355, 4-BR $1,572.
Full FMR table for Clark County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Springfield
- 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
- New Carlisle, OH
- South Charleston, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Akron, OH
- Canton, OH
- Youngstown, OH
- Warren, OH
- Euclid, OH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.