Emeritus House — Project-Based Section 8 in Cleveland

4450 Cedar Ave Ste 2, Cleveland, OH, 44103

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 56 units · Managed by RHM Real Estate Inc

About this apartment

Emeritus House is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 4450 Cedar Ave Ste 2, Cleveland with 56 apartments (56 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 216-391-8221.

The subsidy is attached to this building, not to you. You do not need your own Section 8 voucher to apply here — qualifying households pay about 30% of adjusted income as rent and the federal subsidy covers the rest.

About Emeritus House

Emeritus House is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 4450 Cedar Ave Ste 2, Cleveland 44103. It has 56 apartments, 56 of which are subsidized (42 studio, 14 one-bedroom). Most current residents are 62 or older.

Who can apply

This program serves low-income families and individuals who meet HUD income limits for the Ohio area (generally at or below 50% of area median income; many buildings prioritize 30%).

How to apply

1. Call the building at 216-391-8221 (managed by RHM Real Estate Inc) and ask whether the waiting list is open and how to get an application.
2. Most buildings keep their own waiting list — this is separate from the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Section 8 voucher list.
3. Submit proof of income, ID for every household member, and Social Security numbers where available.
4. When your name comes up, the management office verifies eligibility and offers a unit.

Your rights

Ask the management office about your rights under federal fair housing law.

Nearby

See all subsidized housing and voucher-friendly options on the Cleveland page and read how to apply for Section 8 in Cleveland.

Source: HUD Multifamily Assisted Properties database (Nov 2026). Unit counts and contacts come from HUD and may lag reality — always confirm by phone. This is not an availability listing.