HOUSING AUTHORITIES | PORTAGE 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

2832 State Route 59, Ravenna, OH 44266

Hours

Same as site hours.

Application process

Visit the website to apply for Section 8 and Public Housing.

Fee

Approximately 30% of their adjusted gross income for rent.

Eligibility

Serves Portage County residents age 18 and over who meet income and other eligibility guidelines. The Very Low Income (HCVP - Section 8) Eligibility Guidelines (updated April 1, 2024): - Family of 1 = $33,400. - Family of 2 = $38,200. - Family of 3 = $42,950. - Family of 4 = $47,700. - Family of 5 = $51,550. - Family of 6 = $55,350. - Family of 7 = $59,150. - Family of 8 = $63,000. The Low Income (Public Housing) Eligibility Guidelines (updated April 1st, 2024): - Family of 1: $53,450. - Family of 2: $61,050. - Family of 3: $68,700. - Family of 4: $76,300. - Family of 5: $82,450. - Family of 6: $88,550. - Family of 7: $94,650. - Family of 8: $100,750.

Languages

None.

Agency info

PORTAGE METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY

Provides housing to low and moderate income individuals and families living in Portage County. Administers public housing programs, the Housing Choice Voucher program and single family home programs. Owns 303 public housing units located throughout the county consisting of apartments, duplexes, and single family homes (70 are designated for older adults and disabled individuals and the remaining 233 units are for families). Offers resources for self-sufficiency - adult education, construction job training, and homeownership programs to agency tenants.