Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority

1627 Western Ave, Cincinnati, OH, 45214 · ~16,137 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Cincinnati, OH (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.

Who this agency serves

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority served 13,452 households across 16,153 units (83% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.3 people, an average annual income of $14,578, and pays an average of $390 per month toward rent.

Households served
13,452 of 16,153 units
Avg. household income
$14,578
Avg. rent paid by household
$390
Avg. household size
2.3 people
Households with children
49%
Head of household 62+
20%
Head of household with a disability
32%
Avg. wait to move in
17 months

Unit mix: 31% 1-bedroom, 32% 2-bedroom, 37% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 27 developments with an average score of 80 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
West Union SquareCincinnati97 High PerformerNSPIREApr 2025
Bennett PointCincinnati96 High PerformerNSPIREApr 2025
Central YMCACincinnati94 High PerformerNSPIREApr 2025
Cary CrossingCincinnati93 High PerformerNSPIREApr 2025
ACQUISITION-REHABCincinnati92 High PerformerNSPIREAug 2024
ACQUISITION-REHABCincinnati91 High PerformerNSPIREMay 2025
Laurel Homes Phase VCincinnati91 High PerformerNSPIRENov 2024
BEECHWOODCincinnati90 High PerformerNSPIREJun 2025
Hope VI, Phase 1 - Lincoln CourtCincinnati89 StandardNSPIREApr 2025
ACQUISITION-REHABCincinnati87 StandardNSPIREOct 2024
ACQUISITION-REHABCincinnati85 StandardNSPIREMay 2025
RHF-Scattered Sites (ACQ)Cincinnati85 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
ACQUISITION-REHABCincinnati84 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
FINDLATER GARDENSCincinnati82 StandardNSPIREJun 2025
WINTON TERRACECincinnati82 StandardNSPIRESep 2024
Hope VI, Phase 1 - Laurel HomesCincinnati82 StandardNSPIREOct 2024
STANLEY ROWE MULTIFAMILYCincinnati81 StandardNSPIREMar 2025
HOPE VI, Phase 4 - LINCOLN COURTCincinnati81 StandardNSPIREOct 2024
PARK EDENCincinnati80 StandardNSPIREJul 2025
STANLEY ROWE HI-RISE TOWERSCincinnati79 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
Hope VI, Phase 2 - Lincoln CourtCincinnati77 StandardNSPIREOct 2024
HOPE VI, PHASE 3 - LINCOLN COURTCincinnati75 StandardNSPIREApr 2025
ACQUISITION-REHABCincinnati74 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
MILLVALE - NORTHCincinnati59 TroubledNSPIREJun 2025
ACQUISITION-REHABCincinnati55 TroubledNSPIREAug 2025
HOPE VI - LAUREL IVCincinnati48 TroubledNSPIREOct 2024
HOPE VI, Phase 2 - LAUREL HOMESCincinnati35 TroubledNSPIREOct 2024

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.