Housing Choice Voucher (section 8) Rental Assistance | Tuscarawas Metropolitan Housing Authority
Administers subsidized rental program for low-income residents. Eligible applicants who are selected from the waiting list pay 30 to 40% of adjusted gross family income in rent and the subsidy makes up the balance of market rent. The subsidy moves with participants and it can be used in any unit in the private market which passes a Tuscarawas Metropolitan Housing Authority (TMHA) inspection, as long as participants remain eligible and the landlord agrees to participate in the program.
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Physical Address
134 Second Street Southwest, New Philadelphia, OH 44663
Hours
The online application at www.waitlistcheck.com/OH704 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Voice
Fax
(330) 339-0115
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Application process
- When the waiting list is open, the application must be submitted online at www.waitlistcheck.com/OH704. - The agency posts a sign in their office that states that they are currently serving applicants who signed up on the waiting list before a specific date. (Month/Day/Year) This information can also be obtained by re-accessing the application on the website above.
Fee
- No fee to apply. - Rental cost to participant is 30 to 40% of monthly family income, with subsidy making up the difference between this and the market rent of unit. There is an upper limit on the unit rental price that is acceptable.
Eligibility
- Serves Tuscarawas County residents age 18 and over who meet income eligibility guidelines. - Applicants must also pass other eligibility criteria and are screened for recent violent or drug related criminal activity. - Must be an adult United States citizen or eligible immigrant, and have the legal capacity to enter into a lease under state and local law. Preference is given to Veterans. The Very Low Income (HCVP - Section 8) Eligibility Guidelines (updated April 1st, 2024): - Family of 1 = $28,000. - Family of 2 = $32,000. - Family of 3 = $36,000. - Family of 4 = $40,000. - Family of 5 = $43,200. - Family of 6 = $46,400. - Family of 7 = $49,600. - Family of 8 = $52,800.
Languages
None.
Service area
Tuscarawas County, Ohio
Agency info
Tuscarawas Metropolitan Housing Authority
Provides oversight of a Housing Choice Voucher Program (formerly Section 8) in Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Administers rent subsidy programs to provide safe, affordable housing for eligible low-income persons.