Grafton, OH Low Income Housing

Grafton, OH Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Grafton, OH

How do I qualify for low income housing in Grafton, OH?
To qualify for low income housing in Ohio, you must meet the following income requirements:

Your household income must be below 80% of the area median income (AMI). The AMI is updated annually by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and varies by county.

You must have a valid Social Security number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN).

You must be a U.S. citizen or a legal immigrant.

In addition to the income requirements, you may also need to meet other eligibility requirements, such as:

- You must not have been evicted from any public housing or Section 8 housing in the past three years.
- You must not have any outstanding felony convictions for drug-related offenses.
- You must not be a registered sex offender.

Types of Low Income Housing in Grafton, OH

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Grafton, OH, including:
  • Public Housing: Public housing is owned and operated by your area Housing Authority. Public housing units are rented to low-income households at below-market rates.
  • Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households. Vouchers can be used to rent apartments, townhouses, or single-family homes from private landlords.
  • Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC): LIHTC is a federal program that provides tax credits to developers who build or renovate affordable housing units. LIHTC units are typically rented at below-market rates.
  • Project-Based Section 8: Project-based Section 8 is a federal program that provides rental assistance to low-income households who live in specific apartment buildings or housing developments.
  • Very Low Income Housing Development (VLID): VLID is a federal program that provides grants to states and local governments to fund the development of affordable housing for low-income households.


In addition to these federal programs, there are also a number of state and local programs that provide low-income housing assistance in Grafton, OH. These programs may offer rental assistance, down payment assistance, or other forms of financial assistance to help low-income households afford housing.

PublicHousing.com puts together our list of properties using the above program listings all on one website.



We display monthly rates for the apartments when possible. Most of subsidized apartments base the rent on income, therefore, you will need to contact the apartment directly for rates. We list all pertinent contact information.

HUD Fair Market Rent For Grafton, Ohio - Lorain County

Studio Apartments $820
One Bedroom Apartments $998
Two Bedroom Apartments $1,296
Three Bedroom Apartments $1,369

List of Low Income Housing in or near Grafton, OH

Wilkes Villa - Lorain Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Elyria

104 Louden Court
Elyria, OH - 44035
(440) 288-1600
Wilkes Villa is a Low Rent Public Housing Community operated by the Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority. The property consists of 182 rentals that range in size from 1 - 6 bedrooms. They offer a Community Room, a Playground and an on site Laundry Facility. These rentals are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are interested in renting at Wilkes Villa please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Lorain County
Listing Location: 5.47 miles from Grafton


R J Gordon Manor - Elyria

511 Fuller Rd
Elyria, OH - 44035
(615) 259-4332
R J Gordon Manor is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact R J Gordon Manor for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lorain County
Listing Location: 5.64 miles from Grafton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Midview Crossing Apartments - Elyria

1864 Middle Avenue
Elyria, OH - 44035
440-323-2080
NEWLY RENOVATED 1 and 2 bedroom Garden apartments 3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom TownhomesAll apartments feature new carpeting, new appliances, resident controlled heat/ AC.Onsite laundry, on site computer lab and more. ...see full details
Lorain County
Listing Location: 5.81 miles from Grafton


South Park Apartments - Elyria

1864-c Middle Ave
Elyria, OH - 44035
440-323-2080
South Park Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact South Park Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lorain County
Listing Location: 5.81 miles from Grafton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Kensington Square Apartments - Elyria

555 S Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH - 44035
(216) 591-0881
Kensington Square Apartments is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Kensington Square Apartments for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lorain County
Listing Location: 6.60 miles from Grafton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Kensington Square Ii - Elyria

535 S Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH - 44035
(216) 591-0881
Kensington Square Ii is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Kensington Square Ii for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lorain County
Listing Location: 6.65 miles from Grafton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Westway Gardens - Elyria

731 Infirmary Rd
Elyria, OH - 44035
(440) 322-4881
Westway Gardens is a Family low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Westway Gardens for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lorain County
Listing Location: 6.67 miles from Grafton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Riverview Plaza - Lorain Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Elyria

310 East Avenue
Elyria, OH - 44035
(440) 288-1600
Riverview Plaza is a Low Rent Public Housing Community operated by the Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority. The property consists of 181 One Bedroom rentals. They offer a Community Room, an exercise room and on site Laundry Facilities. These rentals are income based and the eligibility guidelines are set by HUD. There may be waiting lists for these rentals and at times the lists may close to new applicants based on the size of and length of wait on the lists. If you are interested in renting at Riverview Plaza please contact the Housing Authority directly to obtain more information about eligibility requirements, availability of rentals, the status of any waiting lists and their application procedures. ...see full details
Lorain County
Listing Location: 6.87 miles from Grafton


Lorain County Urban League - Elyria

401 Broad Street, Suite B
Elyria, OH - 44035
440-323-3364-22
This is a HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. Contact them for assistance for the following: Financial Management Budget Counseling Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling Non-Delinquency Post Purchase Workshops for Homeowners Pre-purchase Counseling Pre-purchase Homebuyer Education Workshops Languages Spoken at Housing Agency: English Spanish...see full details
Lorain County
Listing Location: 7.12 miles from Grafton


Harr Plaza - Elyria

15 Chestnut St
Elyria, OH - 44035
(440) 288-1600
Harr Plaza is a senior low income housing apartment subsidized by the federal governments HUD (Housing and Urban Development Division). Contact Harr Plaza for complete details on the current vacancies and housing applications....see full details
Lorain County
Listing Location: 7.41 miles from Grafton

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Grafton, OH

  • 1. Check with local social service agencies. Many social service agencies offer affordable housing programs or can provide you with information on affordable housing resources in your area.
  • 2. HUD Exchange: The HUD Exchange website provides information on a variety of federal housing programs, including Section 8 and HOME.
  • 3. National Low Income Housing Coalition: The NLIHC website provides information on affordable housing programs and policies at the national and state levels.

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