Section 8 apartments in Downtown, Cincinnati
Downtown is in the Downtown/Basin area, primarily within ZIP code 45202. Cincinnati is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro, so the Housing Choice Voucher payment standards below are specific to this ZIP.
No source-of-income protection in effect
No statewide SOI protection in Ohio. Some cities (Cincinnati, Cleveland) have local ordinances.
Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 45202
Small-Area FMR · 2026| Bedrooms | Payment standard / mo |
|---|---|
| Studio | $1,440 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,580 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,030 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,680 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,960 |
Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.
Payment standards by ZIP code in Downtown: 45202
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Governing PHA
Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority
HUD PHA code OH004 · 12,006 HCV vouchers
Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.
- Address
- 1627 Western Ave , Cincinnati , OH
- Phone
- 5139775661
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