Good News Properties I (Columbus) — Income-Restricted Housing in Columbus, OH 43205
1420 Kent St, Columbus, OH 43205
6 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
- 1992
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Rents and income limits in 43205
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,380/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $55,200/yr
- Renters in 43205 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 49%
Income limits (2026)
Columbus, OH area · median family income $111,500. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23,450 | $39,050 | $62,450 |
| 2 | $26,800 | $44,600 | $71,400 |
| 3 | $30,150 | $50,200 | $80,300 |
| 4 | $33,450 | $55,750 | $89,200 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $60,250 | $96,350 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $64,700 | $103,500 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $69,150 | $110,650 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $73,600 | $117,750 |
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 | 43205 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,080 | $1,258 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,160 | $1,346 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,380 | $1,602 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,640 | $1,909 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,870 | $2,172 |
Wider area = Columbus, OH. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,260 (43222) to $2,350 (43215).
Census figures for 43205 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,084. Median household income $60,181. 63% of homes are rented. 49% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 23% 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 43205's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 43205Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply to Good News Properties I (Columbus)?
No phone is listed for Good News Properties I (Columbus). 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 (Columbus) Section 8 housing?
Good News Properties I (Columbus) is listed as income-restricted housing in Columbus, OH 43205 (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 (Columbus)?
Public records list 6 units at Good News Properties I (Columbus) in Columbus, OH 43205. That is a building size, not a count of open apartments.
Are there other affordable apartments near Good News Properties I (Columbus)?
Yes — this page lists other income-restricted buildings in 43205 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 (Columbus)?
Call the number on this page and ask about the waiting list or how to apply at Good News Properties I (Columbus) in Columbus, OH 43205. 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 Columbus, OH 43205?
Most income-restricted buildings in Columbus, OH 43205 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 $39,050, and $55,750 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($62,450 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 Columbus, OH 43205?
For many programs in Columbus, OH 43205, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $39,050 a year for 1 person and $55,750 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $62,450 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 Columbus, OH 43205?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Columbus, OH 43205, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Columbus, OH 43205 is $1,380 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 (Columbus) take Section 8 vouchers?
This file does not say that Good News Properties I (Columbus) has a project-based Section 8 contract. Some landlords in Columbus, OH 43205 accept Housing Choice Vouchers; you have to ask. Apply for a voucher with the housing authority, then call Good News Properties I (Columbus).
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.