Low Income & Subsidized Housing in Wooster, OH
There are 21 subsidized and income-restricted properties in Wooster with roughly 651 assisted units — including 4 project-based Section 8 buildings, 2 public housing developments, and 11 LIHTC tax-credit communities, according to HUD administrative data. Reported tenant-paid rents across these buildings range from about $228 to $429 per month. Median reported wait: about 3 months.
Map of subsidized housing in Wooster
Complete directory of subsidized housing in Wooster
| Property | Units | Avg rent | Reported wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hi-rises Public Housing | 120 | $377 | 2 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 104 | $409 | 3 mo |
| Summit Place Apts LIHTC | 71 | — | — |
| Palm House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | $228 | — |
| College Hills Retirement Village PB Section 8 | 60 | $333 | — |
| Wooster Family Housing LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Secrest Village PB Section 8 | 45 | $347 | — |
| Wooster Elderly Housing §202 Senior | 39 | $429 | — |
| Pigeon Creek §202 Senior | 26 | $408 | — |
| Wooster Interfaith Project I PB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
| Wrens Way §811 | 14 | $342 | — |
| Beth LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Pelican Place §811 | 12 | $339 | — |
| Bever Street LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Lucc/pittsburg LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Nold LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Spink Street Project LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Colar Project LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Palmer Street Project LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Palmer Street LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
| Wooster Lofts, Llc §811 PRA | 0 | — | — |
Section 8 apartments in Wooster (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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm House LIHTCPB Section 8 | 62 | $228 | — |
| College Hills Retirement Village PB Section 8 | 60 | $333 | — |
| Secrest Village PB Section 8 | 45 | $347 | — |
| Wooster Interfaith Project I PB Section 8 | 16 | — | — |
Public housing developments in Wooster
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hi-rises Public Housing | 120 | $377 | 2 mo |
| Scattered Sites Public Housing | 104 | $409 | 3 mo |
LIHTC & affordable tax-credit apartments in Wooster
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit Place Apts LIHTC | 71 | — | — |
| Wooster Family Housing LIHTC | 50 | — | — |
| Beth LIHTC | 12 | — | — |
| Bever Street LIHTC | 6 | — | — |
| Lucc/pittsburg LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Nold LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Spink Street Project LIHTC | 3 | — | — |
| Colar Project LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Palmer Street Project LIHTC | 2 | — | — |
| Palmer Street LIHTC | 1 | — | — |
Voucher rent limits: Wayne County Fair Market Rents
Housing Choice Voucher payment standards in this area derive from HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rents for Wayne County: studio $718, 1-BR $816, 2-BR $1,041, 3-BR $1,269, 4-BR $1,491.
Full FMR table for Wayne County →
How to apply for subsidized housing in Wooster
- 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
- Cleveland, OH
- Columbus, OH
- Cincinnati, OH
- Toledo, OH
- Dayton, OH
- Akron, OH
- Canton, OH
- Youngstown, OH
- Springfield, OH
- Warren, OH
- Euclid, OH
- East Cleveland, OH
Data: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households & LIHTC database (2024 vintage). Figures are administrative averages — confirm current availability with each property.