Housing Authorities | Raise Up
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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Physical Address
1600 Kansas Avenue, Lorain, OH 44052
Hours
Same as site hours.
Voice
Website
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 Raise Up's 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. The Low Income (Public Housing) Eligibility Guidelines (updated April 1st, 2025): - Family of 1 = $55,650. - Family of 2 = $63,600. - Family of 3 = $71,550. - Family of 4 = $79,500. - Family of 5 = $85,900. - Family of 6 = $92,250. - Family of 7 = $98,600. - Family of 8 = $104,950. The Very Low Income (HCVP - Section 8) Eligibility Guidelines (updated April 1st, 2025): - Family of 1 = $34,800. - Family of 2 = $39,800. - Family of 3 = $44,750. - Family of 4 = $49,700. - Family of 5 = $53,700. - Family of 6 = $57,700. - Family of 7 = $61,650. - Family of 8 = $65,650.
Languages
- Spanish. - Other languages available upon request.
Service area
Lorain County, Ohio
Agency info
Raise Up
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.