Programs

Affordable Housing

Since 1995, Clinton County Community Action Program has been committed to ensuring that families and individuals have access to affordable housing.

Stone monument sign for Clinton Commons, a development of Clinton County Community Action, with the apartments phone number 937-382-8886, a wheelchair-accessible symbol, and small American flags planted in the mulch.

Community Action develops apartment complexes designed specifically to support low- to moderate-income households—those who don’t qualify for subsidized housing but may find market-rate rentals out of reach.Community Action is here to help families build a stable foundation in a home they can afford.

Our family apartment complexes

Currently, we operate two complexes in Clinton County, providing a total of 84 units, divided into two and three-bedroom options. Our complexes offer affordable rent and essential amenities, making it easier for families to find a place they can truly call home.

Rent for a unit is as follows:

Clinton Glen Apartments

Wooden Clinton Glen sign in front of a brick apartment building, with a Now Leasing banner above it, wheelchair-accessible and house symbols, and the line A Development of Clinton Co. Community Action.

505 Vine Street, Wilmington, OH

  • 2 Bedroom (1.5 Bath) – $575/month
  • 3 Bedroom (2 Bath) – $625/month

Wilmington Apartments

Green roadside sign reading Wilmington Apartments, with house and wheelchair-accessible symbols and a plaque that says Contact: Clinton County Community Action, (937) 382-8886.

501 Howard Street, Wilmington, OH

  • 2 Bedroom (1.5 Bath) – $575/month
  • 3 Bedroom (1.5 Bath) – $625/month

Included amenities: Each unit includes water, trash, and sewage. Washer and dryer hookups are available in every apartment. Each unit also has a storage shed, large rooms, lots of closet space, a refrigerator, a stove, and a garbage disposal.

Pets are permitted. There is a $100 pet deposit and a signed pet policy with strict requirements.

Senior housing

Community Action provides affordable senior housing at three different complexes in Wilmington, Ohio, and one in Blanchester, Ohio. These communities offer comfortable living arrangements and are designed specifically for seniors looking for affordable, well-maintained housing with convenient amenities. Applications are currently being accepted.

Community Commons

Stone monument carved with Community Commons, set in a mulched bed under trees in front of a black metal fence.

116 Community Drive, Wilmington, OH

2 and 3-bedroom units for seniors 62 and older.

  • 2 Bedroom – $575/month
  • 3 Bedroom – $625/month

Each unit has one bath, a garage, and washer/dryer hook-up.

Clinton Commons I

Stone monument sign reading Clinton Commons, a development of Clinton Co. Community Action, with the apartments phone number 937-382-8886, flanked by stone pillars, ornamental grasses, and small American flags.

100 Commons Lane, Wilmington, OH

3-bedroom units for seniors 55 and older. Rent is $650/month.

Each unit has two full baths (one with a tub, one with a step-in shower), a garage, and washer/dryer hook-up. A community room is available for resident use.

Clinton Commons II

Stone monument sign reading Clinton Commons Phase II, a development of Clinton County Community Action, with Equal Housing Opportunity symbols and a Community Action plaque showing phone number 937-382-8886.

202 Jeanie Wilson Way, Wilmington, OH

2-bedroom units for seniors 55 and older. Rent is $650/month.

Each unit has two full baths (one with a tub, one with a step-in shower), a garage, and washer/dryer hook-up. A community room is available for resident use.

Blanchester Senior Villas

Light gray villa-style apartment with a covered stone porch, attached white garage numbered 108, dark green shutters, and landscaped beds at Blanchester Senior Villas.

100 Madalyn Loftin Drive, Blanchester, OH (formerly 344 Pansy Pike)

This 40-unit complex offers two-bedroom units with garages, built-in microwaves, dishwashers, and medical alert systems for residents 55 and older. Rent is $650/month. Each unit has two bathrooms and washer/dryer hook-up. A spacious community center features a kitchen, TV, computers, and an exercise room, perfect for gatherings and family events.

Included amenities for Wilmington complexes: Each unit includes water, trash, and sewage, with in-unit washer/dryer hookups.

Am I eligible?

These properties are Section 42 / tax credit housing. They follow income guidelines, a limit of 2 individuals per bedroom, and a rule of no full-time students unless an eligible exception is met.

We do a credit check and a police check on all applicants 18 and over. Evictions are looked at, but we cannot guarantee acceptance.

There is a minimum monthly income unless the applicant has a voucher.

Income limits

Rents and income limits effective September 1, 2026.

Income limits for Wilmington Apartments and Clinton Glen

Yearly income limits for Wilmington Apartments and Clinton Glen
Household sizeYearly income limit
1$42,360
2$48,420
3$54,480
4$60,480
5$65,340
6$70,200

Income limits for Community Commons and Clinton Commons I

Yearly income limits for Community Commons and Clinton Commons I
Household sizeYearly income limit
1$42,360
2$48,420

Income limits for Clinton Commons II and Blanchester Senior Villas

Yearly income limits for Clinton Commons II and Blanchester Senior Villas
Household sizeYearly income limit
1$39,060
2$44,640

Minimum monthly income

Unless the applicant has a voucher, the flyers list these minimum monthly income amounts:

Minimum monthly income by community and bedroom size, unless the applicant has a voucher
CommunityUnitMinimum monthly income
Wilmington Apartments2 bedroom$1,150
Wilmington Apartments3 bedroom$1,250
Clinton Glen2 bedroom$1,150
Clinton Glen3 bedroom$1,250
Community Commons2 bedroom$1,150
Community Commons3 bedroom$1,250
Clinton Commons I3 bedroom$1,300
Clinton Commons II2 bedroom$1,300
Blanchester Senior Villas2 bedroom$1,300

What to bring

Must bring with you:

  • Driver’s license (for any drivers in household)
  • Birth certificates (for everyone in household)
  • Social Security cards (for everyone in household)
  • Bank account information (if any), including bank name, account number, and approximate balance
  • Addresses of prior landlords
  • Character references (excluding friends and relatives)
  • Divorce decree (if anyone in household has been divorced)

Applications

For more details or to schedule an appointment, please contact Carol Ewing or Melissa Pierce at 937-382-8886. TDD: 1-800-750-7050.

  1. Call to ask questions or set up an appointment at 937-382-8886.
  2. Fill in the application on your computer, or print it and fill it in by hand. Download the Housing Application (fillable PDF).
  3. Deliver or mail the completed application to 789 North Nelson Avenue, Wilmington, Ohio 45177. Do not email a completed application.

Fair housing

We provide housing without discrimination, in keeping with the Fair Housing Act.

Equal Housing Opportunity

This institution is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; by fax: (202) 690-7442; or by email: program.intake@usda.gov.