Good News Properties I (Athens) — Income-Restricted Housing in Athens, OH 45701
14077 E Scatter Rdg, Athens, OH 45701
2 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
How to apply
- No phone is listed. Try visiting the property or asking the city housing office how to apply.
- These records do not show openings — call to confirm vacancies and waiting lists.
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- Opened
- 1991
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Rents and income limits in 45701
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,210/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $48,400/yr
- Renters in 45701 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 65%
Income limits (2026)
Athens County, OH area · median family income $88,900. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18,700 | $31,150 | $49,800 |
| 2 | $21,640 | $35,600 | $56,900 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $40,050 | $64,000 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $44,450 | $71,100 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $48,050 | $76,800 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $51,600 | $82,500 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $55,150 | $88,200 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $58,700 | $93,900 |
Section 8 vouchers: up to the 50% limit, and most go to households under 30%. Public housing: up to 80%. Tax-credit apartments: usually up to 60% of median income, between the 50% and 80% columns.
Fair market rents (2027)
HUD's estimate of rent plus utilities for a modest home. Housing authorities set Section 8 voucher limits from it.
| Size | 45701 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,030 | $965 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,060 | $992 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,129 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,520 | $1,415 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,590 | $1,484 |
Wider area = Athens County, OH. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 5 nearby ZIPs range from $1,000 (45719) to $1,120 (45780).
Census figures for 45701 (2020–2024 average): median rent $996. Median household income $53,075. 50% of homes are rented. 65% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 40% pay half or more.
Census median rent is what renters here actually pay, including long-term leases. Fair market rent is HUD's estimate for a modest apartment available now.
Sources: HUD income limits FY2026; HUD Fair Market Rents FY2027 (Small Area FMR for ZIP figures); U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year 2020–2024. Each program and building can set its own limits — confirm with the property.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share
Project-based Section 8 is on the buildings above. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority, then find a landlord who takes it. Your share of rent is based on income — not always 30%. The calculator uses 45701's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 45701Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Good News Properties I (Athens)?
No phone is listed for Good News Properties I (Athens). Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Good News Properties I (Athens) Section 8 housing?
Good News Properties I (Athens) is listed as income-restricted housing in Athens, OH 45701 (lihtc). It is not labeled as project-based Section 8 in this file. Call to ask which programs they run.
How many units are at Good News Properties I (Athens)?
Public records list 2 units at Good News Properties I (Athens) in Athens, OH 45701. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Good News Properties I (Athens)?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 45701 and nearby ZIP codes. Open a nearby card for the address and phone. Lists still do not show vacancies.
People Also Ask
How do I get into Good News Properties I (Athens)?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Good News Properties I (Athens) in Athens, OH 45701. Public housing is through the housing authority. Bring ID and income documents when they tell you to. This site cannot submit an application for you.
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Athens, OH 45701?
Most income-restricted buildings in Athens, OH 45701 serve households at or below 50% or 80% of area median income. HUD's 2026 very low-income (50%) limit for a 1-person household is $31,150, and $44,450 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($49,800 for 1 person). Each building sets its own cap — call to confirm before you apply. Citizenship, household size, and local preferences can also apply.
What is the income limit for low-income housing in Athens, OH 45701?
For many programs in Athens, OH 45701, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $31,150 a year for 1 person and $44,450 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $49,800 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Athens, OH 45701?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Athens, OH 45701, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Athens, OH 45701 is $1,210 a month (rent plus utilities for a modest unit). Tax-credit apartments use set rents below market, not always 30% of income. Call the building for the actual rent; this site is not a vacancy or price list.
Does Good News Properties I (Athens) take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Good News Properties I (Athens) has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Athens, OH 45701 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Good News Properties I (Athens).
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; HUD Public Housing Developments, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying. Report a correction. To add a different building, use the suggestion rubric.