Affordable housing in Ohio: open lotteries and waitlists

Ohio has 11 open affordable housing listings on Fair Shot Housing right now: 5 lotteries and 2 first come listings. Homes for sale are posted from $179,000 to $199,000. None of the open listings here posts a fixed deadline.

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Open now in Ohio

These listings do not post a fixed deadline, so apply while they are open.

Open nowFor sale

Central Ohio CLT - 2026 Hilltop homes

Columbus, OH

Home for sale · First come

Price not posted

5 homes

Open nowFor sale

Central Ohio CLT - South Side Cline Street homes (514 and 516 Cline St)

Columbus, OH

Home for sale · First come

$199,000

2 homes · 2 bedrooms

OpenFor sale

Central Ohio CLT development queue - 2026 Franklinton

Columbus, OH · Franklinton

Home for sale · Lottery

Price not posted

Homes and sizes not posted

OpenFor sale

Central Ohio CLT development queue - 2026 Hilltop Oakley

Columbus, OH · Hilltop Oakley

Home for sale · Lottery

Price not posted

Homes and sizes not posted

OpenFor sale

Central Ohio CLT development queue - 2026 Near East

Columbus, OH

Home for sale · Lottery

Price not posted

Homes and sizes not posted

OpenFor sale

Central Ohio CLT development queue - 2026 South Side

Columbus, OH

Home for sale · Lottery

Price not posted

Homes and sizes not posted

Quick facts for Ohio

Open listings: 115 lotteries, 2 first come listings
Price range for homes: $179,000 to $199,000Homes for sale that post a price (11 for sale in total).
Online applications: 0 of 11Listings with an online application.
Where applications are posted: coclt.org, nearwestlandtrust.orgThe sites most listings here link to.
Next deadline: None postedWaitlists and first come listings stay open until closed.
Data last checked: Oct 6, 2026

Every figure is worked out from the open listings above and changes as listings open and close. Each program sets its own income limit, often as a share of the area median income (the middle income in the area), so limits differ from listing to listing.

Apply-direct buildings in Ohio

Besides the open listings above, Ohio has 3,116 apply-direct buildings. There is no lottery to enter: you call the building (or the local housing office, for public housing) and ask if its waitlist is open. What is an apply-direct building?

986
Section 8 building: 211
Public housing: 1,829
Tax-credit building: 741
Senior building: 263
Building for people with disabilities

See these buildings by city

We count every building in the state. A building can be in more than one group, so the groups add up to more than 3,116. The list comes from HUD, the federal housing department (public housing, Section 8, senior and disability buildings, and tax-credit buildings), downloaded October 5, 2026. It does not say whether a waitlist is open, and some waitlists are closed or years long.

Questions about affordable housing in Ohio

What kinds of affordable housing listings are open in Ohio?

Ohio has 5 lotteries and 2 first come listings open right now. Each listing says whether it is a lottery, a waitlist or first come.

How much does affordable housing cost in Ohio?

Homes for sale are posted from $179,000 to $199,000. Rents in income-restricted rentals are usually set by a program formula tied to the middle income in the area (the area median income) instead of the market, so they are often lower than similar homes nearby.

What income do I need to qualify for affordable housing in Ohio?

The listings in Ohio mostly do not post income limits by household size, so the program tells applicants on its own page or application. We never guess a limit. Some programs also set a minimum income, and limits are higher for larger households. Both differ from listing to listing. The free qualify check compares your household with the income limit and rules on each open listing.

Can I apply online for affordable housing in Ohio?

None of the 11 open listings in Ohio that we track has an online application; they use paper, email or in-person steps. Listings here link to coclt.org (7 listings) and nearwestlandtrust.org (4 listings). Check each listing for any application fee the program states, and be careful with anyone who asks you to pay to enter a lottery.

When is the next housing deadline in Ohio?

None of the open listings in Ohio posts a deadline that is still ahead. Waitlists and first come listings stay open until the program closes them, so the listing page is the place to check the latest status.

How lotteries, waitlists and first come work

All 11 open listings in Ohio

The open listings we have here, with their kind of housing and how you get in. Open one to see its deadline, rent or price, income limits and how to apply.

Keep looking

Fair Shot Housing is not a government agency. Listing details come from public agency sources; always confirm them with the program before you apply.