Rainbow Terrace — Project-Based Section 8 in Cleveland

7304 Carson Ave, Cleveland, OH, 44104

Income-based rent · about 30% of income · 484 units · Managed by Independent Management Services

About this apartment

Rainbow Terrace is a Project-Based Section 8 building at 7304 Carson Ave, Cleveland with 484 apartments (484 subsidized). Rent is income-based, about 30% of household income. Apply directly to the building — call 216-271-2323.

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 Rainbow Terrace

Rainbow Terrace is a Project-Based Section 8 property at 7304 Carson Ave, Cleveland 44104. It has 484 apartments, 484 of which are subsidized (302 two-bedroom, 182 three-bedroom).

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 216-271-2323 (managed by Independent Management Services) 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.