Avon, OH Low Income Housing

Avon, OH Low Income Housing Guide

Qualifying For Low Income Housing in Avon, OH

How do I qualify for low income housing in Avon, 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 Avon, OH

There are a variety of low-income housing options available in Avon, 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 Avon, 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 Avon, 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 Avon, OH

Beachpark Tower Apartments - Avon Lake

33687 Lake Rd
Avon Lake, OH - 44012
(440) 933-2233
Lorain County
Listing Location: 3.61 miles from Avon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Meadow Vistas - Avon Lake

371 Lear Road
Avon Lake, OH - 44012
216-231-7221
Lorain County
Listing Location: 3.95 miles from Avon


Lowell Apartments Affordable - Lorain

1833 E 31st Street
Lorain, OH - 44055
(216) 505-1253
Lorain County
Listing Location: 5.19 miles from Avon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

International Plaza - Lorain

1825 Homewood Dr
Lorain, OH - 44055
(440) 288-1600
Lorain County
Listing Location: 5.28 miles from Avon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Sacred Heart Manor - Lorain

4285 Pearl Ave
Lorain, OH - 44055
216-621-6576
Lorain County
Listing Location: 5.35 miles from Avon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Pearl Village - Affordable Community - Lorain

4221 Pearl Ave
Lorain, OH - 44055
(440) 277-4330
Lorain County
Listing Location: 5.49 miles from Avon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Arlington Square - Elyria

150 David Dr
Elyria, OH - 44035
(216) 591-0881
Lorain County
Listing Location: 5.60 miles from Avon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Southside Gardens - Lorain Low Rent Public Housing Apartments - Lorain

3010 Vine Avenue
Lorain, OH - 44055
(440) 288-1600
Lorain County
Listing Location: 5.80 miles from Avon


Sheffield Vistas - Sheffield Township

1480 Lincoln Blvd.
Sheffield Township, OH - 44055
216-231-7221
Lorain County
Listing Location: 6.16 miles from Avon


Kensington Square Ii - Elyria

535 S Abbe Rd
Elyria, OH - 44035
(216) 591-0881
Lorain County
Listing Location: 6.24 miles from Avon

HUD Housing Apartment
Section 8 apartment

Tips for Finding Low-Income Housing in Avon, 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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