Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA)
Lorain County -1600 Kansas Ave., Lorain, OH, 44052
Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA)
Section 8 Wait List in Lorain, OH
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(440) 288-1600
Program Types
Section 8 Voucher, Low Rent Units
Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) Program Summary
Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) administered a total of 329 Section 8 Vouchers. Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) is located at 1600 Kansas Ave., Lorain, OH, 44052 and serves the city of Lorain. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) at, (440) 288-1600 for more information about coverage area and program availability.
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Total Number of Communities
329
Total Number of Administered Section 8 Vouchers
1376
Total subsidized units for Rental Assistance Availability
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Total Number of Administered Public Housing Units
Income Limits for Lorain, OH
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Lorain County, OH:
$76,000
Median Income Limits of Lorain County, OH
Income Limits for Lorain, OH
HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Lorain County, OH:
$76,000
Median Income Limits of Lorain County, OH
| Persons in Family | 80%Low Income Limit  | 50%Low Income Limit | 30%Low Income Limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $42,600 | $26,600 | $16,000 |
| 2 Person | $48,650 | $30,400 | $18,250 |
| 3 Person | $54,750 | $34,200 | $21,720 |
| 4 Person | $60,800 | $38,000 | $26,200 |
| 5 Person | $65,700 | $41,050 | $30,680 |
Know More About The Fair Market Rents in Lorain, OH
Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Lorain County, OH:
Efficiency
$524
One-Bedroom
$626
Two-Bedroom
$781
Three-Bedroom
$1,027
Four-Bedroom
$1,088
Efficiency
$524
One-Bedroom
$626
Two-Bedroom
$781
Three-Bedroom
$1,027
Four-Bedroom
$1,088
Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) Location in OH
Lorain County -1600 Kansas Ave., Lorain, OH, 44052
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Housing Authorities near Lorain, OH
| Agency | Section 8 Vouchers | Housing Units | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Emerald Development and Economic Network, Inc. (EDEN)Cleveland, OH - 21.68 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Parma Public Housing AgencyParma, OH - 24.6 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
 Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority (MMHA)Medina, OH - 26.57 Miles | 530 | 85 | Open | Contact |
 Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA)Cleveland, OH - 27.26 Miles | 15,199 | 10,236 | Open | Contact |
 Erie Metropolitan Housing Authority (EMHA)Sandusky, OH - 28.31 Miles | 1,047 | 227 | Open | Contact |
 New Avenues to Independence, Inc.Cleveland, OH - 31.64 Miles | N/A | N/A | Open | Contact |
Cleveland, OH
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Section 8 Vouchers
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Housing Units
Cleveland, OH
15,199
Section 8 Vouchers
10,236
Housing Units
Local Information for Lorain, OH
Lorain is located in the northernmost region of the state of Ohio, along Lake Erie, at the mouth of the Black River. One of the two largest bascule bridges in the world, the Charles Berry Bridge, is found in the city of Lorain.
Surrounded by scenic parks and magnificent beaches, some parts of the city offer the perfect location for trail hiking, biking, bird watching, camping, and beach combing. Residents who love the arts and culture can go through the city’s museums, art galleries, and antique shops. There are also several lighthouses within the city that are open to the public.
Lorain plays host to a wide array of outdoor activities, cultural events, and sports.
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Population
304,216Persons per household
2.5Persons per household structure
17.8%Homeownership Rate
71.6%Housing Units
127,951Yearly Income per Person
$26,030Median Household Income
$51,816
