How many low income apartments are in Urbana, OH?

HUD administrative data tracks 12 subsidized properties in Urbana with approximately 392 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in Urbana?

Tenant-paid rents in Urbana's assisted buildings typically range from about $230 to $388 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 Urbana?

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 Urbana?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Champaign County: about $818/mo for one-bedroom and $1,046/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Urbana, OH

There are 12 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Urbana with roughly 392 assisted units — including 7 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 7 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $230 to $388 per month.

assisted properties

392

subsidized units

$309

typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in Urbana

Complete directory of subsidized housing in Urbana

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Settlers Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Urbana Village PB Section 8	45	$248	—
Rotary Manor PB Section 8	40	$366	—
Gwynne Village PB Section 8	38	$230	—
Urbana Village North LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
Messiah Community PB Section 8	36	$388	—
South Urbana Retirement LIHTC	36	—	—
Edgewood Hill Apts LIHTC	30	—	—
Stoney Ridge LIHTC	30	—	—
Hattie Greene LIHTCPB Section 8	27	—	—
Ccris Apts LIHTC	8	—	—
Legacy Place §811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in Urbana (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
Settlers Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	64	—	—
Urbana Village PB Section 8	45	$248	—
Rotary Manor PB Section 8	40	$366	—
Gwynne Village PB Section 8	38	$230	—
Urbana Village North LIHTCPB Section 8	38	—	—
Messiah Community PB Section 8	36	$388	—
Hattie Greene LIHTCPB Section 8	27	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Urbana

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
South Urbana Retirement LIHTC	36	—	—
Edgewood Hill Apts LIHTC	30	—	—
Stoney Ridge LIHTC	30	—	—
Ccris Apts LIHTC	8	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Champaign County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Champaign County: studio $737, 1-BR $818, 2-BR $1,046, 3-BR $1,333, 4-BR $1,470.

Full FMR table for Champaign County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in Urbana

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.