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Cincinnati Section 8 2026

Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in Cincinnati are administered by Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority. Income limits are based on the Hamilton County Area Median Income of $88,000. Waiting list status: Status unknown.

✓ Verified April 2026 Waitlist: Status unknown AMI-based limits

Cincinnati Section 8 Waiting List Status

Waiting list status is unknown

We could not verify the current status as of April 2026. Contact Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority directly at 513-977-5600 to check current availability.

Waitlist status changes frequently. Always verify current status directly with Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority at 513-977-5600 or https://www.cintimha.com. This page was last verified April 2026.

Cincinnati Section 8 Income Limits 2026

Income limits below are official HUD FY2025 figures for the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN HUD Metro FMR Area (AMI: $111,800). Source: HUD Income Limits API, effective April 1, 2025. Most Section 8 vouchers go to households at or below 50% AMI, with priority for households at or below 30% AMI.

Household size 30% AMI (priority) 50% AMI (standard limit) 80% AMI (low income)
1 person $23,500/yr $39,150/yr $62,650/yr
2 people $26,850/yr $44,750/yr $71,600/yr
3 people $30,200/yr $50,350/yr $80,550/yr
4 people $33,550/yr $55,900/yr $89,450/yr
5 people $37,650/yr $60,400/yr $96,650/yr
6 people $43,150/yr $64,850/yr $103,800/yr
7 people $48,650/yr $69,350/yr $110,950/yr
8 people $54,150/yr $73,800/yr $118,100/yr
✓ Official HUD data. These are official HUD FY2025 income limits from the HUD Income Limits API, effective April 1, 2025.

Source: HUD Income Limits API FY2025. Area: Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN HUD Metro FMR Area.

How to Apply for Section 8 in Cincinnati

Step 1
Check if the waitlist is open

Call Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority at 513-977-5600 or visit https://www.cintimha.com to check current status.

Step 2
Apply to nearby PHAs too

You can be on multiple waiting lists. Use HUD's PHA directory to find nearby housing authorities also accepting applications.

Step 3
Gather documents

Photo ID, Social Security numbers, proof of income, rental history, and information about all household members.

Step 4
Check for priority preferences

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority may give priority to veterans, domestic violence survivors, people experiencing homelessness, or working families. Ask about preference categories when you apply.

Other Housing Authorities Near Cincinnati

Section 8 waiting lists open and close independently. If Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority is not currently accepting applications, check these nearby housing authorities in Ohio — they may have open lists:

Columbus
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
Status unknown — call to check
614-421-6000
View Columbus details →
Cleveland
Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority
Status unknown — call to check
216-348-5000
View Cleveland details →

Waitlist status last verified April 2026. Always contact each PHA directly to confirm current availability.

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