Affordable & Low-Income Housing in Big Prairie, OH 44611

No income-restricted buildings are listed in 44611 — here are the closest ones.

No income-restricted buildings are listed in Big Prairie, OH 44611. 8 income-restricted buildings are listed nearby (within about 9 miles). These lists don't show openings — call to ask about vacancies and waiting lists.

Closest to 44611

  • Shreve Manor Apts

    208 E South Street, Shreve, OH 44676

    5.6 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA ruralSeniors

    46 units · 1–2 BR

    • 2 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Market Street Project

    397 N Market St, Shreve, OH 44676

    5.8 mi away

    Tax credit

    2 units

    • Affordability period may have ended — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Woodwind Apt

    743 E Campbell St, Loudonville, OH 44842

    8.1 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA rural

    16 units · 1–2 BR

    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Lockwood Station

    506 Kettering Drive, Loudonville, OH 44842

    8.5 mi away

    USDA rural

    6 units · 2 BR

    • 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Loudon Bluffs

    803-a S Mt Vernon Ave, Loudonville, OH 44842

    8.9 mi away

    Section 8USDA ruralSeniors

    40 units · 1–2 BR · People with disabilities

    • 1 vacant unit reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
  • Killbuck Creek Apt

    132 Mullet Dr, Killbuck, OH 44637

    9 mi away

    USDA rural

    20 units · 1–2 BR

    • 6 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Buck Creek Apts

    366 S Railroad St, Killbuck, OH 44637

    9.6 mi away

    Tax creditUSDA ruralSeniors

    24 units · 1–2 BR

    • 3 vacant units reported (Oct 2026) — call to confirm
    No phone listedDetailsDirections
  • Lockwood Housing

    301 Chartwell Street, Loudonville, OH 44842

    10.7 mi away

    Tax credit

    72 units

    No phone listedDetailsDirections

Rents and income limits in 44611

Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,100/mo
Income needed to pay it at 30% of income
$44,000/yr
Renters in 44611 paying 30% or more of income on rent
100%

Income limits (2026)

Holmes County, OH area · median family income $97,100. Your household's yearly income before taxes must be at or below the limit.

PeopleExtremely 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.

Size44611Wider area
Studio$810$758
1 bedroom$860$767
2 bedrooms$1,100$1,003
3 bedrooms$1,370$1,250
4 bedrooms$1,490$1,318

Wider area = Holmes County, OH. Two-bedroom fair market rents in 7 nearby ZIPs range from $1,000 (44661) to $1,320 (44633).

Census figures for 44611 (2020–2024 average): Median household income $68,809. 7% of homes are rented. 100% of renters pay 30% or more of their income on rent, and 100% pay half or more.

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 44611's fair market rent.

Estimate your Section 8 rent share for 44611

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there Section 8 housing in Big Prairie, OH 44611?

Yes — this directory lists income-restricted buildings in Big Prairie, OH 44611, 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 Big Prairie, OH 44611 have openings?

These lists for Big Prairie, OH 44611 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 Big Prairie, OH 44611?

Use the phone number on each building card in Big Prairie, OH 44611. 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 Big Prairie, OH 44611?

In Big Prairie, OH 44611, 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 44611?

No income-restricted buildings are listed in ZIP 44611 right now. 8 nearby buildings are shown on this page. Call to confirm openings.

Is there affordable housing near 44611?

Yes — this page also lists 8 income-restricted buildings in ZIP codes near Big Prairie, OH 44611 (within about 9 miles). Pick a nearby ZIP to see every building there.

People Also Ask

How do I qualify for affordable housing in Big Prairie, OH 44611?

Most income-restricted buildings in Big Prairie, OH 44611 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 Big Prairie, OH 44611?

For many programs in Big Prairie, OH 44611, 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 Big Prairie, OH 44611?

There is no single waiting list for Big Prairie, OH 44611. 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 Big Prairie, OH 44611?

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. Estimate voucher rent share with the Section 8 calculator.

How much rent do you pay for low-income housing in Big Prairie, OH 44611?

In public housing and most Section 8 in Big Prairie, OH 44611, tenants typically pay about 30% of adjusted income. HUD's 2027 fair market rent for a 2-bedroom near Big Prairie, OH 44611 is $1,100 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 Big Prairie, OH 44611?

A Housing Choice Voucher is not automatically accepted at every building in Big Prairie, OH 44611. 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 Big Prairie, OH 44611?

This page may still list buildings in Big Prairie, OH 44611 that accept seniors without being senior-only. Use the filters and call to ask about age set-asides.

Nearby ZIP codes

Sources: HUD LIHTC database, 2024 (released Apr 2026); HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties, Oct 2026; USDA Rural Development multifamily, Oct 2026. Not affiliated with HUD or USDA. Details can be out of date — confirm with the property before applying.

Map loads here…

This ZIPNearbyOpen a pin for the building name.