How many low income apartments are in The Plains, OH?

HUD administrative data tracks 7 subsidized properties in The Plains with approximately 240 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in The Plains?

Tenant-paid rents in The Plains's assisted buildings typically range from about $291 to $488 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 The Plains?

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 The Plains?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Athens County: about $907/mo for one-bedroom and $1,092/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in The Plains, OH

There are 7 subsidized and income-restricted properties in The Plains with roughly 240 assisted units — including 3 project-based Section 8 buildings, 1 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $291 to $488 per month.

assisted properties

240

subsidized units

$390

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in The Plains

Complete directory of subsidized housing in The Plains

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Evergreen Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	60	$291	—
Plains Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
Sandstone Apartments LIHTC	50	—	—
First Street Village PB Section 8	39	$341	—
Scattered Sites Public Housing	27	$488	—
Sandstone Apartments LIHTC	4	—	—
Sandstone Family Apartments §811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in The Plains (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
Evergreen Estates LIHTCPB Section 8	60	$291	—
Plains Plaza LIHTCPB Section 8	60	—	—
First Street Village PB Section 8	39	$341	—

Public housing developments in The Plains

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
Scattered Sites Public Housing	27	$488	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in The Plains

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
Sandstone Apartments LIHTC	50	—	—
Sandstone Apartments LIHTC	4	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Athens County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Athens County: studio $902, 1-BR $907, 2-BR $1,092, 3-BR $1,338, 4-BR $1,491.

Full FMR table for Athens County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in The Plains

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.