Housing Choice Voucher (section 8) Rental Assistance | Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority
Administers subsidized rental program for low-income residents. Eligible applicant who is selected from the waiting list pays approximately 30-40% of adjusted gross family income in rent and the subsidy makes up the balance of market rent. The subsidy moves with the participant, and it can be used in any unit in the private market which passes an inspection, as long as the participant remains eligible and the landlord agrees to participate in the program. There is a waiting list for this program. Provides those with vouchers with lists of available housing that accepts vouchers. No assistance is provided with paying a rental deposit through this program.
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Physical Address
178 W 4th St., Chillicothe, OH 45601
Hours
M-F: 8:00am-12:00noon and 1:00pm-4:00pm. Appointments are preferred.
Voice
Fax
(740) 775-7896
Website
Application process
Housing voucher waiting list is currently closed. When the waiting list is open, those who are interested in applying for the program must submit an application through an online application portal that can only be accessed via the agency's website. Applicants will need to have an email address. Once application is accepted, client will be placed on a waiting list (waiting list may be up to a year or more).
Fee
Client pays 30%-40% of the family's monthly adjusted gross income, with a subsidy making up the difference between this amount and the market rent of the unit. There is an upper limit on acceptable rental price.
Eligibility
Must meet federally established limits for adjusted gross family income, according to the guidelines of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Must be a US citizen or eligible immigrant, pass a criminal background check, and meet other eligibility criteria. Only one adult per household may apply, and only one application may be submitted. For persons convicted of a felony, must be at least three years after being convicted, and other eligibility criteria may apply.
Service area
Ross County, Ohio
Agency info
Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority
Provides for the housing needs of low-income families and individuals of Ross County by developing, managing and supporting decent, affordable housing in partnership with community agencies.