How many low income apartments are in West Chester, OH?

HUD administrative data tracks 5 subsidized properties in West Chester with approximately 842 assisted units across project-based Section 8, public housing, LIHTC and §202/§811 programs.

What is the average rent in subsidized housing in West Chester?

Most assisted households in West Chester pay roughly 30% of adjusted income toward rent under federal programs.

How do I apply for Section 8 in West Chester?

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 West Chester?

Payment standards track HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Butler County: about $1,051/mo for one-bedroom and $1,353/mo for two-bedroom units (gross rent incl. utilities). You pay roughly 30% of income toward the remainder.

Low Income & Subsidized Housing in West Chester, OH

There are 5 subsidized and income-restricted properties in West Chester with roughly 842 assisted units — including 2 project-based Section 8 buildings, 0 public housing developments, and 4 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data.

assisted properties

842

subsidized units

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typical rent

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median wait

Map of subsidized housing in West Chester

Complete directory of subsidized housing in West Chester

Property	Units	Avg rent	Reported wait
Meadow Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	356	—	—
Wyndtree Apts LIHTC	296	—	—
North Pointe Townhomes LIHTC	100	—	—
Crescent Village Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	90	—	—
Riverside Senior Lofts, Llc §811 PRA	0	—	—

Section 8 apartments in West Chester (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
Meadow Ridge Apts LIHTCPB Section 8	356	—	—
Crescent Village Townhomes LIHTCPB Section 8	90	—	—

LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in West Chester

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
Wyndtree Apts LIHTC	296	—	—
North Pointe Townhomes LIHTC	100	—	—

Voucher rent limits: Butler County Fair Market Rents

Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Butler County: studio $958, 1-BR $1,051, 2-BR $1,353, 3-BR $1,785, 4-BR $1,976.

Full FMR table for Butler County →

How to apply for subsidized housing in West Chester

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.