How many low income apartments are in Trotwood, OH?

HUD administrative data tracks 6 subsidized properties in Trotwood with approximately 626 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Trotwood?

Tenant-paid rents in Trotwood's assisted buildings typically range from about $161 to $323 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 Trotwood?

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 Trotwood?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Montgomery County: about $1,009/mo for one-bedroom and $1,273/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Trotwood, OH

There are 6 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Trotwood with roughly 626 assisted units — including 5 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 5 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $161 to $323 per month.

assisted properties

626

subsidized units

$242

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Trotwood

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Trotwood

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Wingate at Belle Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8	240	—	—
Fieldstone Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	144	—	—
Pinewood Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	80	$161	—
Shilo Vilas Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Trotwood Senior Lofts LIHTC	50	—	—
Ml Gabriel-nbgc Trotwood PB Section 8	40	$323	—

Section 8 apartments in Trotwood (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
Wingate at Belle Meadows LIHTCPB Section 8	240	—	—
Fieldstone Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	144	—	—
Pinewood Gardens LIHTCPB Section 8	80	$161	—
Shilo Vilas Ii LIHTCPB Section 8	72	—	—
Ml Gabriel-nbgc Trotwood PB Section 8	40	$323	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Trotwood

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
Trotwood Senior Lofts LIHTC	50	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Montgomery County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Montgomery County: studio $928, 1-BR $1,009, 2-BR $1,273, 3-BR $1,651, 4-BR $1,817.

Full FMR table for Montgomery County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Trotwood

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.