Housing Authorities | Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority

Provides information about eligibility for and vacancies in the subsidized housing properties that are under their jurisdiction. Accepts applications for and provides Housing Choice Vouchers. Makes approved Housing Choice Voucher rental payments and administers public housing communities.

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211 Summit

Physical Address

1600 Kansas Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052

Hours

Same as site hours.

Voice

(440) 288-7400

voice | Work Order Center

Voice

(440) 288-7484

voice | Admissions Department/Waiting List

Application process

- Visit the website for updates on open waiting lists. - When accepting pre-applications, pre-applications can be downloaded the website. Paper forms are available outside the front entrance of Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority's (LMHA) main office. Call the office or visit the website for more information. - Completed pre-applications may be mailed or submitted to LMHA'S document drop box, located in front of their main office. - Applications submitted by any other means will not be eligible. - Only one pre-application accepted per household. - Only one pre-application per envelope.

Fee

Varies according to household income.

Eligibility

Serves individuals and families who meet income eligibility and other eligibility criteria. Visit the website for specific eligibility criteria.

Languages

- Spanish. - Other languages available upon request.

Service area

Lorain County, Ohio

Agency info

Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority

Provides housing to low and moderate income citizens living in Lorain County. Federally subsidized through the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Housing Authority's Public Housing Program and the Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) Program provide housing subsidy in a variety of apartments giving low income individuals the opportunity to live in dignity while paying an affordable rent.