Creative Housing

2233 CityGate Drive, Columbus, OH 43219

Waiting List Forecast: Likely Long or Closed

check_circleVerified for 2019 by Ric Gresia

Rent	Beds	Baths	SqFt
Call for Rents^†	Floorplan Info Upon Request	-	-

Call (614) 464-2743

Waitlist Forecast

Since this property is a Section 811 property and includes rental assistance, it will tend to have a longer waiting list. Sometimes these waiting lists can be months or years long and may or may not be accepting new applicants. You should contact the property to verify.

Note: Affordable Housing Online has not confirmed the waiting list status directly with the property. This waiting list status forecast is based on our housing experts' knowledge of similar properties. You should always confirm this status directly with the property.

Creative Housing rental properties are designed to meet the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities who choose to live with one or two other individuals and share the costs of the home and support services.

Using public and private funding, Creative Housing acquires properties in the Columbus area that are chosen by tenants and then leased them at below-market rents. Creative Housing works with prospective tenants and their families to give them a choice about whom they live with, the houses and neighborhood they’ll be living in and the renovation required to accommodate their particular circumstances.

Eligibility for Housing: To be eligible to lease a Creative Housing home, an individual must qualify for services from the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities (FCBDD) and be referred to Creative Housing by that agency. If you have a question about eligibility or the referral process, call FCBDD Case Management at (614-464-2743).

Dave's Thoughts On Creative Housing

As a Section 811 property, this apartment community only allows persons with disabilities. A person of any age with a disability, and an income at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI), qualifies for residency. In addition, Creative Housing is highly desirable because it offers rent subsidies and will tend to have a longer waiting list. This program was first introduced in 1990, so these younger properties are generally in good condition. Since the property includes a rent subsidy, you would pay no more than 30% of your income toward rent. Most of these properties include a resident services coordinator that organizes and facilitates services like healthcare management, transportation, and social activities. If you are a low-income person with a disability and need some help maintaining independent living, this property might be right for you. Since this property participates in the HUD 811 program and has a property based subsidy, if you have a Section 8 voucher, you would have to give up your voucher to move in.

~ Dave Layfield, Founder of Affordable Housing Online

Income Qualification for Creative Housing

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

AMI*	1 person	2 people	3 people	4 people	5 people	6 people	7 people	8 people
30% AMI for PBRA Units	$20,850 / year	$23,800 / year	$26,800 / year	$30,000 / year	$35,140 / year	$40,280 / year	$45,420 / year	$50,560 / year
50% AMI for LIHTC Units	$34,750 / year	$39,700 / year	$44,650 / year	$49,600 / year	$53,600 / year	$57,550 / year	$61,550 / year	$65,500 / year
50% AMI for PBRA Units	$34,750 / year	$39,700 / year	$44,650 / year	$49,600 / year	$53,600 / year	$57,550 / year	$61,550 / year	$65,500 / year
80% AMI for PBRA Units	$55,550 / year	$63,500 / year	$71,450 / year	$79,350 / year	$85,700 / year	$92,050 / year	$98,400 / year	$104,750 / year

*AMI: Area Median Income. Renters qualify for different housing programs if their income is below a specified percentage of AMI.

FAQs for Creative Housing

Does Creative Housing have a waiting list?

Creative Housing probably has a waiting list. Since our research has shown there is a project-based rental assistance associated with this property, the waiting list would be for the rent-assisted units. We haven't confirmed if this is the case, so you should contact the property to confirm.

Are rents subsidized at Creative Housing?

We believe rents are most likely subsidized at all or some of the units since our research has turned up at least one public housing or rental assistance contract probably associated with this property.

In addition to Creative Housing, how many other affordable housing properties (and units) are there in Columbus?

In addition to Creative Housing, we list 398 other affordable properties in Columbus. Learn about these properties here. Our data research shows that there are a total of 22410 affordable units in Columbus.