Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Steubenville, OH
There are 10 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Steubenville with roughly 905 assisted units — including 6 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 $134 to $336 per month. Median reported wait: about 6 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Steubenville
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Steubenville
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Apts Public Housing | 213 | $227 | 6 mo |
| Earl F Rodgers Plaza Public Housing | 178 | $336 | 5 mo |
| Gaylord Towers PB Section 8 | 100 | $336 | — |
| Heritage Place PB Section 8 | 100 | $134 | — |
| Market Square Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Fort Steuben Apts PB Section 8 | 87 | $201 | — |
| Heritage Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Steubenville Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| Troy Manor LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
| North Heights Homes Steubenville LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Steubenville (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaylord Towers PB Section 8 | 100 | $336 | — |
| Heritage Place PB Section 8 | 100 | $134 | — |
| Fort Steuben Apts PB Section 8 | 87 | $201 | — |
| Heritage Village Apts LIHTCPB Section 8 | 76 | — | — |
| Steubenville Elderly LIHTCPB Section 8 | 35 | — | — |
| North Heights Homes Steubenville LIHTCPB Section 8 | 6 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Steubenville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F Kennedy Apts Public Housing | 213 | $227 | 6 mo |
| Earl F Rodgers Plaza Public Housing | 178 | $336 | 5 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Steubenville
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Square Apts LIHTC | 100 | — | — |
| Troy Manor LIHTC | 10 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Jefferson County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Jefferson County: studio $752, 1-BR $757, 2-BR $973, 3-BR $1,285, 4-BR $1,482.
Full FMR table for Jefferson County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Steubenville
- 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
- Toronto, OH
- Wintersville, OH
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Akron, OH
- Canton, OH
- Youngstown, OH
- Springfield, OH
- Warren, OH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.