Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
7 affordable buildings in 44221 · 60 more within 5 mi
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 has 7 income-restricted buildings: 1 tax credit, 1 public housing, 6 Section 8, and 3 senior. 60 more are listed within 5 miles. These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
In 44221
Sutliff II Apartments
1860 2nd ST, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
185 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities
- Apply through Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 36 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Hudson Drive Group Home I
3447 Hudson Dr, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
4 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
Hudson Drive Group Home II
3457 Hudson Dr, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
4 units · 1 BR · People with disabilities
No buildings in 44221 match this filter.
Nearby
The 20 closest of 60 in nearby ZIPs. Pick a ZIP below to see all of them.
Honey Locust Garden
3391 Prange Dr, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
1.8 mi away
137 units · 2–3 BR
- Apply through Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 75 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Friendship Terrace Apartments
3350 Prange Dr, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
1.8 mi away
40 units · 39 income-restricted · 1 BR · People with disabilities
International House at San Tomasso
Block Bordered by Main Mosser Schiller and Olive, Akron, OH 44310
2 mi away
40 units · 3–4+ BR
Pleasant Meadows Village
324 Pleasant Meadow Blvd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224
2.1 mi away
72 units · 2–3 BR
Saxon Village
265 North Thomas Road, Tallmadge, OH 44278
2.2 mi away
168 units · 167 income-restricted · 1–3 BR
Fred W Nimmer Place
1600 Brittain Rd, Akron, OH 44310
2.3 mi away
237 units · 1–2 BR
- Apply through Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 25 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Colonial Hills
1 Colonial Hills Dr, Akron, OH 44310
2.7 mi away
149 units · 1–3 BR
- Apply through Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 15 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
Mildred
73 W Mildred Ave, Akron, OH 44310
2.9 mi away
1 unit
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Valley View
1010 Springdale St, Akron, OH 44310
3.1 mi away
100 units · 2–3 BR
- Apply through Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 76 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
- Several buildings — call for addresses
Peachtree III
4229 Wyoga Lake Rd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224
3.2 mi away
6 units · 2–3 BR · People with disabilities
Lauer Apts
666 N Howard St, Akron, OH 44310
3.2 mi away
94 units · 1 BR
- Apply through Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority
- Residents waited about 31 months to move in (HUD, Oct 2026)
E J Grinder Apts
468 Julien Ave, Akron, OH 44310
3.3 mi away
34 units
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
Carpenter Street
632 Carpenter St, Akron, OH 44310
3.4 mi away
1 unit
- Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
No nearby buildings match this filter.
Rents and income limits in 44221
- Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
- $1,360/mo
- Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
- $54,400/yr
- Renters in 44221 paying 30% or more of income on rent
- 39%
Income limits (2026)
Akron, OH area · median family income $97,100. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.
| People | Extremely low 30% | Very low 50% | Low 80% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,450 | $34,000 | $54,400 |
| 2 | $23,350 | $38,850 | $62,200 |
| 3 | $27,320 | $43,700 | $69,950 |
| 4 | $33,000 | $48,550 | $77,700 |
| 5 | $38,680 | $52,450 | $83,950 |
| 6 | $44,360 | $56,350 | $90,150 |
| 7 | $50,040 | $60,250 | $96,350 |
| 8 | $55,720 | $64,100 | $102,600 |
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 | 44221 | Wider area |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $980 | $886 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,050 | $952 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,360 | $1,231 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,630 | $1,474 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,790 | $1,618 |
Wider area = Akron, OH. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 12 nearby ZIPs range from $1,000 (44262) to $1,560 (44308).
Census figures for 44221 (2020–2024 average): median rent $1,028. Median household income $63,342. 39% of homes are rented. 39% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 22% 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 44221's fair market rent.
Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 44221Frequently Asked Questions
Is there Section 8 housing in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221?
Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221, including project-based Section 8 apartments (the subsidy stays with the unit), public housing, tax-credit, and USDA rural rentals. Housing Choice Vouchers are different: you apply with the local housing authority and can use them at a private landlord. Estimate your voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
Do affordable housing buildings in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 have openings?
These lists for Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 don't show openings. Call the property (or the housing authority, for public housing) to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.
How do I apply for affordable housing in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221?
Use the phone number on each building card in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. Public housing is run by the local housing authority — apply with them, not at the building. USDA rural rentals can also be found through USDA's property search.
What counts as affordable housing in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221?
In Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221, this directory lists income-restricted rentals from HUD tax-credit (LIHTC) records, public housing, HUD-assisted buildings (including project-based Section 8, 202, and 811), and USDA Rural Development.
How many affordable housing buildings are in ZIP 44221?
This directory lists 7 income-restricted buildings in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. The list does not show vacancies — call each property or the housing authority to ask about openings and waiting lists.
Is there affordable housing near 44221?
Yes — this page also lists 60 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 (within about 5 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.
People Also Ask
How do I qualify for affordable housing in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221?
Most income-restricted buildings in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 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 $34,000, and $48,550 for a 4-person household. Public housing can go up to 80% ($54,400 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 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221?
For many programs in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221, the 2026 HUD very low-income (50%) limit is $34,000 a year for 1 person and $48,550 for 4 people. The low-income (80%) limit is $54,400 for 1 person. Tax-credit buildings often use 60% of median income. Confirm with the property — they can be stricter.
How long is the waiting list for Section 8 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221?
There is no single waiting list for Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. Public housing, project-based Section 8, and tax-credit buildings each keep their own list. Housing Choice Voucher lists at the housing authority open only sometimes and can stay closed for years. This directory does not show which lists are open — call the number on each card. Some public housing cards show HUD's reported wait in months.
What is the difference between Section 8 and public housing in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221?
Public housing is owned by a housing authority — you apply with that agency, not at the building. Project-based Section 8 is a HUD contract on a private building; the subsidy stays with the apartment. A Housing Choice Voucher is different: you apply with the housing authority and can use it at a landlord who takes it. This page lists public housing, project-based Section 8, tax-credit apartments in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.
How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221?
In public housing and most Section 8 in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221 is $1,360 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.
Can I use a Section 8 voucher at affordable apartments in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221?
A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. Project-based Section 8 units already have a subsidy on the apartment — you apply there, not with a tenant voucher. For a voucher, apply with the housing authority, then ask each landlord. Estimate your share with the Section 8 calculator.
Is there senior affordable housing in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221?
Yes — this directory flags senior (often 62+) buildings in Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221. Use the Seniors filter on the list. Age rules vary; call to confirm.
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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.
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