Ethel-Forest #1 — Income-Restricted Housing in Cleveland, OH 44120
12515 Forest Ave, Cleveland, OH 44120
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.
At this building
- Opened
- 1988
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Rents and income limits in 44120
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,210/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $48,400/yr
- Renters in 44120 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 53%
Income limits (2026)
Cleveland, OH area · median family income $105,000. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22,050 | $36,750 | $58,800 |
| 2 | $25,200 | $42,000 | $67,200 |
| 3 | $28,350 | $47,250 | $75,600 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $52,500 | $84,000 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $56,700 | $90,750 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $60,900 | $97,450 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $65,100 | $104,200 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $69,300 | $110,900 |
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 | 44120 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $880 | $924 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,000 | $1,050 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,210 | $1,274 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,550 | $1,628 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,670 | $1,756 |
Wider area = Cleveland, OH. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,000 (44104) to $1,850 (44122).
Census figures for 44120 (2020–2024 average): median rent $931. Median household income $47,126. 51% of homes are rented. 53% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 29% 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 44120's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 44120Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Ethel-Forest #1?
No phone is listed for Ethel-Forest #1. Try the city housing office or, for USDA rural properties, USDA's Multifamily Housing search. These records do not show openings.
Is Ethel-Forest #1 Section 8 housing?
Ethel-Forest #1 is listed as income-restricted housing in Cleveland, OH 44120 (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 Ethel-Forest #1?
Public records list 2 units at Ethel-Forest #1 in Cleveland, OH 44120. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Ethel-Forest #1?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 44120 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 Ethel-Forest #1?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Ethel-Forest #1 in Cleveland, OH 44120. 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 Cleveland, OH 44120?
Most income-restricted buildings in Cleveland, OH 44120 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 $36,750, and $52,500 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($58,800 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 Cleveland, OH 44120?
For many programs in Cleveland, OH 44120, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $36,750 a year for 1 person and $52,500 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $58,800 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 Cleveland, OH 44120?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Cleveland, OH 44120, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Cleveland, OH 44120 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 Ethel-Forest #1 take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Ethel-Forest #1 has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Cleveland, OH 44120 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Ethel-Forest #1.
Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, 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.