Are you searching for a 2 bedroom Section 8 or HUD-assisted rental in Kent, Ohio? This page lists properties first, then explains how renting a 2 bedroom section 8 house in Kent, Ohio works.
Our listing data shows about 1203 assisted 2-bedroom units at 37 properties in or near Kent, Ohio. That counts units at each property, not current openings, so ask each property what is available.
Also see 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom listings, or all Section 8 and HUD-assisted listings for Kent, Ohio.
2 Bedroom Section 8 and HUD-Assisted Rentals List
We list 37 Section 8 or HUD-assisted properties in or near Kent, Ohio for this bedroom size. A listing isn't a current vacancy or a house for rent, and our data doesn't show whether a property accepts vouchers. Ask each property whether it has openings, how to apply, and whether it accepts vouchers. Your share of the rent usually depends on your income. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Callis Tower
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 191
Address :
730 CALLIS DRIVE,
Akron, OH 44311.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 179
- 2 Bedroom: 12
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Callis Tower LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: tfuller@alphahomes.org
- Phone: 330-376-8787
Akron 73
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 73
Address :
616 DARROW RD,
Akron, OH 44305.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 48
- 3 Bedroom: 19
- 4 Bedroom: 6
Owner Name :
- Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: TOLeary@AkronHousing.org
- Phone: 330-376-9824
Briarwood Estates
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 124
Address :
3969 MAYFAIR ROAD,
Uniontown, OH 44685.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 104
- 3 Bedroom: 20
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Briarwood Estates, LTD.
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: Fred@transconbuilders.com
- Phone: 440-439-3800
Cherry Estates
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 48
Address :
418 CHERRY ST,
Kent, OH 44240.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 12
- 2 Bedroom: 30
- 3 Bedroom: 6
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Cherry Estates Limited Partnership
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: ssinito@mhmltd.com
- Phone: 216-520-1250
Nela Manor
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 35
Address :
608 W MARKET STREET,
Akron, OH 44303.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 9
- 2 Bedroom: 20
- 3 Bedroom: 6
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- ACIP Nela Manor LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: jr@greatlakesfg.com
- Phone: 4408404919
Ellet Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 100
Address :
2525 WEDGEWOOD DRIVE,
Akron, OH 44312.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 96
- 2 Bedroom: 4
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Ellet Senior Housing, LTD
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: Bworden@KandD.com
- Phone: 440-946-3600
Collinson Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 100
Address :
1010 ROSEMARY BOULEVARD,
Akron, OH 44306.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 89
- 2 Bedroom: 11
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- New Hillwood I Associates, LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: dlakari@renewalhousing.com
- Phone: 216-591-0881
Lawrence Saltis Plaza
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 80
Address :
3000 GRAHAM RD,
Stow, OH 44224.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 72
- 2 Bedroom: 8
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Stow Plaza Apartments LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: bsvenson@hollandmgmt.com
- Phone: 3302394474
Harmony Place
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 15
Address :
1950 McTaggart Drive,
Akron, OH 44320.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 9
- 2 Bedroom: 4
- 3 Bedroom: 2
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- SAHC DEVELOPMENT INC
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: rcallahan@canapi.org
- Phone: (330) 252-1559
Kentway Apts
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 58
Address :
360 E SUMMIT ST,
Kent, OH 44240.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 50
- 2 Bedroom: 8
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Family & Community Services, Inc
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: mfrison@fcsohio.org
- Phone: 330-297-7027
Mel Myers-Highland Square
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 22
Address :
1653 MERRIMAN AVE,
Akron, OH 44313.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 3
- 2 Bedroom: 12
- 3 Bedroom: 7
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Steven Botnick
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: Sbotnick@aol.com
- Phone: 330-867-4836
The Ericsson Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 240
Address :
1380 DAHLGREN DRIVE,
Akron, OH 44306.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 120
- 3 Bedroom: 80
- 4 Bedroom: 40
Owner Name :
- The Ericsson Apartments LP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: assetmgmt@redwoodhousing.com
- Phone: 512-717-3938
Mayflower Manor
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 233
Address :
263 SOUTH MAIN ST,
Akron, OH 44308.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 25
- 1 Bedroom: 181
- 2 Bedroom: 27
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Mayflower Manor Apartments Ohio LP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: sam@thecapitalrealty.com
- Phone: 845-356-7773 ex 112
Newton Woods
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 42
Address :
1197 LAFFER AVE,
Akron, OH 44305.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 42
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- NEWTON WOODS
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: hnewman@smsiliving.com
- Phone: 330-762-4011
Newman Highland Square
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 46
Address :
264 W MARKET STREET,
Akron, OH 44303.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 1
- 1 Bedroom: 44
- 2 Bedroom: 1
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- ONTARIO INVESTMENTS
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: hnewman@smsiliving.com
- Phone: 330-762-4011
Villages At Franklin Crossing
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 129
Address :
900 Bart Ln,
Kent, OH 44240.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 115
- 3 Bedroom: 14
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Franklin Crossing OH, LP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: fsinito@mhmltd.com
- Phone: 2165201250
Suncrest Place
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 14
Address :
2388-2392 SUNCREST DR,
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 14
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- SUNCREST PLACE
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: hnewman@smsiliving.com
- Phone: 330-762-4011
Thornton Terrace
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 36
Address :
125 BOWDOIN LANE,
Akron, OH 44311.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 6
- 3 Bedroom: 26
- 4 Bedroom: 4
Owner Name :
- Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: TOLeary@AkronHousing.org
- Phone: 330-376-9824
Sutliff Ii Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 185
Address :
1860 SECOND ST,
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 164
- 2 Bedroom: 21
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Sutliff Senior Housing LTD
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: billworden@KandD.com
- Phone: 440-946-3600
Twinsburg Seniors Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 100
Address :
9209 DARROW RD,
Twinsburg, OH 44087.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 96
- 2 Bedroom: 4
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Twinsburg Senior Housing LTD
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: billworden@KandD.com
- Phone: (440) 946-3600
Streetsboro Green
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 40
Address :
1482 RUSSELL DR,
Streetsboro, OH 44241.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 24
- 3 Bedroom: 16
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Streetsboro Green, L.P.
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: ashowe@showemgmt.com
- Phone: (614) 481-8106
Summit Gardens
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 80
Address :
1101 SUMMIT GARDENS BLVD,
Kent, OH 44240.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 40
- 2 Bedroom: 10
- 3 Bedroom: 30
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Summit Gardens Associates
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: summitgardens1@gmail.com
- Phone: (216) 831-8830
Tallmadge Acres
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 125
Address :
429 SOUTH AVENUE,
Tallmadge, OH 44278.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 121
- 2 Bedroom: 4
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Tallmadge Senior Housing Ltd
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: billworden@KandD.com
- Phone: (440) 946-3600
William Presser Tower
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 100
Address :
480 SOUTH CANTON ROAD,
Akron, OH 44312.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 96
- 2 Bedroom: 4
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Joyce Ellet Limited Partnership
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: jjoycesr@rhmrealestategroup.com
- Phone: 216-360-8333
West High Apts
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 68
Address :
315 SOUTH MAPLE STREET,
Akron, OH 44302.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 5
- 1 Bedroom: 56
- 2 Bedroom: 7
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- West high Senior Housing, LTD.
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: mstempihar@kandd.com
- Phone: 440-946-3600
State Road Apartments
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 72
Address :
2490 STATE RD,
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 72
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- State Road Family Housing LTD
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: BWorden@KandD.com
- Phone: 440-946-3600
Stow Kent Gardens
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 85
Address :
3555 MARSH ROAD,
Stow, OH 44224.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 45
- 2 Bedroom: 34
- 3 Bedroom: 3
- 4 Bedroom: 3
Owner Name :
- STOW KENT NONPROFIT HOUSING LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: davejo@wrnphc.org
- Phone: 801-503-3028
Saxon Village
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 167
Address :
265 NORTH THOMAS ROAD,
Tallmadge, OH 44278.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 68
- 2 Bedroom: 83
- 3 Bedroom: 16
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- SAXON VILLAGE LTD
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: fred@transconbuilders.com
- Phone: 440-439-3800
Terrill Commons
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 65
Address :
218 W. MAIN ST.,
Ravenna, OH 44266.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 40
- 3 Bedroom: 20
- 4 Bedroom: 5
Owner Name :
- Ravenna Family Houisng Limited Partnership
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: SBrown@ndsohio.org
- Phone: 3309422001
Spring Hill Apartments Phase Iii
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 72
Address :
1221 EVERTON DRIVE,
Akron, OH 44307.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 24
- 3 Bedroom: 48
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Spring Hill III 2017 LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: jerry@acdmail.com
- Phone: 313-881-8150
White Pond Villa
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 68
Address :
477 WHITE POND DRIVE,
Akron, OH 44320.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 61
- 2 Bedroom: 7
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Apex White Pond LP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: aronzarum@gmail.com
- Phone: 718-925-4111
Wilbeth Arlington Homes
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 328
Address :
910 ELLER AVENUE,
Akron, OH 44306.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 8
- 2 Bedroom: 102
- 3 Bedroom: 167
- 4 Bedroom: 51
Owner Name :
- Wilbeth Arlington Homes LP
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: nick@redwoodhousing.com
- Phone: 512-717-3938
William E. Fowler, Sr. Apts. Ii
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 100
Address :
37 BYERS AVENUE,
Akron, OH 44302.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 99
- 2 Bedroom: 1
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- BYERS AVENUE DEVELOPMENT CO.
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: HNewman@SummitManagementServices.net
- Phone: 330-762-4011
Cwv Family Housing
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 176
Address :
731 Dunbar Dr,
Akron, OH 44311.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 4
- 2 Bedroom: 98
- 3 Bedroom: 61
- 4 Bedroom: 13
Owner Name :
- CWV Family Housing, LTD
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: tfuller@alphahomes.org
- Phone: 330-376-8787
Peachtree Iii
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 6
Address :
4229 Wyoga Lake Rd,
Stow, OH 44224.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 0
- 2 Bedroom: 4
- 3 Bedroom: 2
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Peachtree III, Inc.
- Non-Profit
Owner Contact:
- Email: janet.wagner@chcaddiction.org
- Phone: 330-315-3711
Spring Hill Apartments Phase I
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 70
Address :
1180 Rentar Lane,
Akron, OH 44307.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 16
- 2 Bedroom: 54
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Spring Hill I 2014 LLC
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: jerry@acdmail.com
- Phone: 313-881-8150
Spring Hill Apartments Phase Ii
Features :
- Nursing Home: No
- Assisted Living: No
- Assisted Units: 209
Address :
1221 Everton,
Akron, OH 44307.
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Assisted Units by Size :
- Studio: 0
- 1 Bedroom: 185
- 2 Bedroom: 24
- 3 Bedroom: 0
- 4 Bedroom: 0
Owner Name :
- Spring Hill II 2015 L.L.C.
- Profit Motivated
Owner Contact:
- Email: jerry@acdmail.com
- Phone: 313-881-8150
What Is Section 8?
Section 8 is a government program that helps low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled pay for housing. It gives them vouchers that they can use to rent apartments or houses from private landlords. The amount of rent that the family pays depends on their income. The government pays the rest.
Public housing agencies (PHAs) are local organizations that help people find affordable housing. They get money from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help people pay their rent.
Who is eligible for 2 Bedroom Section 8 House?
To be eligible for a Section 8 house:
- You must be a U.S. citizen or have eligible immigration status.
- In general, your family's income may not exceed 50% of the median income for your county or metro area in Ohio. Some low-income families may qualify in limited cases.
- If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, ask your housing agency in Kent, Ohio whether it gives a preference on its waiting list. You must still meet its income limits.
2 Bedroom Section 8 Housing Income Guidelines
HUD Income Limits for 2026
HUD publishes three tiers of income limits each year. They are based on the median income for your county or metro area and your household size:
- 1. Extremely Low: generally the greater of 30% of area median income or the federal poverty level
- 2. Very Low: 50% of area median income
- 3. Low: 80% of area median income
Housing Choice Vouchers generally serve very low-income households, and at least 75% of the families a housing agency admits each year must be extremely low-income unless HUD approves a lower share. Low-income families may qualify only in limited cases.
Find the current limits for your area on HUD's income limits page, or ask your local housing agency.
How does Section 8 work?
Here is a step-by-step guide on how Section 8 works:
- Contact your Portage County housing authority to find out if you are eligible for Section 8.
- Complete an application and provide the required documentation.
- You will be placed on a waiting list.
How to Apply for a 2 Bedroom Section 8 House in Kent, Ohio?
To apply for a 2 bedroom section 8 house for rent in Kent, Ohio, you need to follow these steps:
1. Contact your local Housing Authority directly or visit their website to fill out an application.
2. Provide documentation of your income, citizenship or immigration status, and personal information. Make sure to have all the required documents ready before starting the application process.
3. Attend an interview with the Housing Authority. Once you submit your application, you will be scheduled for an interview with a housing specialist.
4. Wait for your application to be reviewed and approved. After your interview, your application will be reviewed by the Housing Authority. The review process can take several weeks or months depending on the demand for section 8 housing in the area.
5. Go through a home inspection. If your application is approved, a housing inspector will visit your home to ensure it meets the program's standards. The inspection will cover areas such as safety, cleanliness, and basic utilities.
6. Sign your lease and move in. Once your home passes the inspection, you will be able to sign your lease and move in. Keep in mind that you will be responsible for paying your portion of the rent on time each month and following the rules outlined in your lease agreement.
Rent Payment for 2 Bedroom Apartment
As a tenant, you are responsible for paying your portion of the rent on time each month. This amount is determined based on your income and the rent amount for the property in Kent, Ohio.
The Housing Authority will provide rental assistance to cover the difference between your portion of the rent and the total rent amount.
You will need to sign a lease agreement that outlines your rent payment responsibilities, including the due date, late fees, and acceptable payment methods.
It is important to communicate with your landlord and the Housing Authority if you are unable to make a rent payment on time or if you have any questions or concerns about your rent payments.
Maintenance Responsibilities
As a tenant, you are responsible for keeping your 2 bedroom section 8 house in Kent, Ohio clean and in good condition.
You are responsible for reporting any necessary repairs to your landlord or property manager as soon as possible.
Your landlord or property manager is responsible for making necessary repairs and ensuring that the property meets the program's safety and habitability standards.
If you cause damage to the property beyond normal wear and tear, you may be responsible for paying for the repairs or damages.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is section 8 housing?
The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
The participant is free to choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program and is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.
2. What is a housing voucher?
A housing choice voucher is provided by the federal government's major program to help very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market.
3. What is the most section 8 will pay?
It depends on your housing agency's payment standard, which is usually set between 90% and 110% of HUD's Fair Market Rent for your area. You typically pay about 30% of your adjusted monthly income. When you first move in, your share can't be more than 40% of adjusted monthly income if the rent is above the payment standard.
4. What is counted as income for Section 8?
HUD defines income to include:
- The full amount, before any payroll deductions, of wages and salaries, overtime pay, commissions, fees, tips and bonuses, and other compensation for personal services;
- The net income from the operation of a business or profession.
- Under HUD's 2023 income and asset rule, IRS-recognized retirement accounts such as a 401(k) generally do not count as assets, but payments you receive from them may count as income. Ask your housing agency how it applies this rule.
5. How to get Section 8 immediately?
Due to limited funding from the federal government and a shortage of low-income housing units, there is no guaranteed way to receive Section 8 immediately. The application process can be long and time consuming.
6. How long does it take to get a Section 8 voucher after the interview?
When a PHA in Kent, Ohio issues a voucher, it gives the assisted family at least 60 days to obtain housing. A PHA can extend the time it allots to a family based on various factors.