Section 8 & Voucher Housing in 44104 — Central
ZIP code 44104 covers the Central neighborhood on Cleveland's east side, the historic heart of the city's public housing. It includes several CMHA developments — King Kennedy, Outhwaite, and the Heritage Homes communities — along with other affordable buildings. Served by RTA bus routes and the Euclid Avenue HealthLine near the Cleveland Clinic, it is a long-established affordable-housing area for voucher holders.
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Voucher-Friendly Buildings in Ohio
About This Program in Ohio
In Cleveland, the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program and public housing are run by the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA). Rent in public housing and with a voucher is income-based — generally about 30% of adjusted household income.
How to Apply in Ohio
Apply through CMHA at cmha.net when waitlists are open. Ohio has no statewide source-of-income protection, though some Cuyahoga County suburbs have local ordinances — check the rules for the specific municipality.