How many low income apartments are in Stow, OH?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in Stow with approximately 309 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Stow?

Tenant-paid rents in Stow's assisted buildings typically range from about $311 to $424 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 Stow?

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 Stow?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Summit County: about $985/mo for one-bedroom and $1,268/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Stow, OH

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Stow with roughly 309 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 0 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $311 to $424 per month. Median reported wait: about 11 months.

assisted properties

309

subsidized units

$368

typical rent

11 mo

median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Stow

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Stow

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Stephanie Keys Building Public Housing	99	$393	11 mo
Stow Kent Gardens PB Section 8	85	$311	—
Lawrence Saltis Plaza PB Section 8	80	$424	—
Alpha Stow Housing Corp §202 Senior	39	$403	—
Peachtree Iii §811	6	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Stow (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
Stow Kent Gardens PB Section 8	85	$311	—
Lawrence Saltis Plaza PB Section 8	80	$424	—

Public housing developments in Stow

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
Stephanie Keys Building Public Housing	99	$393	11 mo

Voucher rent limits: Summit County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Summit County: studio $904, 1-BR $985, 2-BR $1,268, 3-BR $1,547, 4-BR $1,681.

Full FMR table for Summit County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Stow

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.