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- Bennett Point Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Asset Management Public Housing is open.
- The Summit PHS Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Baldwin Grove Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
- Cary Crossing Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is open.
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There are 7,035 low-income apartments in Cincinnati that offer reduced rents to eligible households. Low-income rents in Cincinnati, Ohio can range from $456 to $924 depending on the number of bedrooms.
Rental assistance programs support 14,005 low-income homes in Cincinnati where households pay rent based on how much they earn. For 2024, elgible households participating in federally assisted housing pay an average of $304 towards rent each month.
Affordable rent data for some communities last confirmed on July 2nd, 2024. Subdsidized rents typically change once a year based on federal guidance.
Public Housing Agencies Serving Cincinnati, Ohio
Public Housing Agencies operate federally assisted affordable housing programs at local levels on behalf of HUD. Notably, housing agencies are responsible for managing Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, Public Housing, and Project-Based Voucher waiting lists within their jurisdiction.
| Housing Authority | Programs |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority | Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV); Public Housing; Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing (VASH); Section 8 Project-Based Voucher (PBV); Mainstream Voucher |
Cincinnati, Ohio Affordable Housing Data
Income Based Apartments in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati features 14,005 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Cincinnati, Ohio
There are 7,035 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Cincinnati.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Cincinnati, Ohio
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Cincinnati landlords $600 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $300 towards rent in Cincinnati.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Cincinnati, Ohio for a two-bedroom apartment is between $1,076 and $1,315.
2024 Cincinnati, Ohio Fair Market Rents and Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standards
Fair Market Rents can be used to better understand the average housing costs of an area. Fair Market Rents are used by HUD to establish payment and rent standards for federal rental assistance programs like the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program.
| Studio | One BR | Two BR | Three BR | Four BR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati, Ohio Fair Market Rent | $810 | $919 | $1,195 | $1,588 | $1,766 |
| Cincinnati, Ohio Payment Standard Range | $729 to $891 | $827 to $1,011 | $1,076 to $1,315 | $1,429 to $1,747 | $1,589 to $1,943 |
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
Cincinnati, OH Affordable Housing Snapshot
| Total Affordable Apartment Properties | 390 |
|---|---|
| Total Low Income Apartments | 21,541 |
| Total Housing Units with Rental Assistance | 14,005 |
| Percentage of Housing Units Occupied By Renters | 61.48% |
| Average Renter Household Size | 2.02 |
| Average Household Size | 2.14 |
| Median Household Income | $33,604 ±$839 |
| Median Rent | $649 ±$8 |
| Percentage Of Renters Overburdened | 49.11% ± 1.44pp |
| Total Population | 297,397 |
Population and Household Demographics
Cincinnati is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio with a population of 297,397. There are 133,039 households in the city with an average household size of 2.14 persons. 61.48% of households in Cincinnati are renters.
Income and Rent Overburden in Cincinnati
The median gross income for households in Cincinnati is $33,604 a year, or $2,800 a month. The median rent for the city is $649 a month.
Households who pay more than thirty percent of their gross income are considered to be Rent Overburdened. In Cincinnati, a household making less than $2,163 a month would be considered overburdened when renting an apartment at or above the median rent. 49.11% of households who rent are overburdened in Cincinnati.
Area Median Income In Cincinnati
Affordable housing program eligibility is always determined by one's income. Each household's income is compared to the incomes of all other households in the area. This is accomplished through a statistic established by the government called the Area Median Income, most often referred to as AMI. The AMI is calculated and published each year by HUD.
HUD often uses an area larger than a city to determine the AMI because HUD anticipates those searching for housing will look beyond individual cities during their housing search. For Cincinnati, the AMI is calculated from all households within Hamilton County.
In Cincinnati, HUD calculates the Area Median Income for a family of four as $103,600
Most affordable housing programs determine eligibility based on the percent of AMI a given household's income is. Among the programs that determine eligibility based on the AMI are Section 8, HOME, LIHTC, Section 515, 202 and 811.
Rental Assistance in Cincinnati
Rental assistance is a type of housing subsidy that pays for a portion of a renter’s monthly housing costs, including rent and tenant paid utilities. This housing assistance can come in the form of Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, project-based Section 8 contracts, public housing, USDA Rental Assistance (in Section 515 properties) as well as HUD Section 202 and 811 properties for elderly and disabled households.
Income Qualifications for HUD Rental Assistance in Cincinnati
| 1 Person | 2 Person | 3 Person | 4 Person | 5 Person | 6 Person | 7 Person | 8 Person | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 30% of the Cincinnati AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Extremely Low Income households. |
$21,250 | $24,300 | $27,350 | $30,350 | $35,140 | $40,280 | $45,420 | $50,560 |
| 50% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 50% of the Cincinnati AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Very Low Income households. |
$35,400 | $40,450 | $45,500 | $50,550 | $54,600 | $58,650 | $62,700 | $66,750 |
| 80% AMI Income Limits Renters earning up to 80% of the Cincinnati AMI may qualify for rental assistance programs that target Low Income households. |
$56,650 | $64,750 | $72,850 | $80,900 | $87,400 | $93,850 | $100,350 | $106,800 |
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