Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority (BMHA)

Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority (BMHA) is a non profit (pseudo-governmental) entity established primarily for the purpose of developing and /or operating affordable housing according to rules established by the state and HUD. As a public housing authority BMHA is established under state law and is eligible to develop and operate public housing.

Public housing made available through BMHA provides affordable shelter for low income families either citizens or eligible immigrants.  BMHA Public housing serves mostly very low-income tenants who pay no more than 30 percent of their adjusted income for rent.

BMHA also administers the tenant-based Section 8 program currently known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Section 8 vouchers helps very low income individuals and families rent safe and decent housing on the open market. This program pays the landlord the difference between what the individual/family can afford and the actual rent for the unit. In this program payment is made to the landlord on behalf of the qualified person and is not tied to a subsidized housing project. This form of assistance is portable and stays with the qualified person in the form of a Section 8 certificate or voucher.

BMHA Public Housing Program

The Butler Metropolitan Housing Authority owns and maintains apartments within the cities of Hamilton and Middletown. The units range in size from efficiencies to two bedrooms in their high rise communities and two to five bedrooms in their family communities. BMHA also has handicapped accessible units in varying sizes as well as single family homes scattered through out both cities.

The application process typically takes about 3 to 4 weeks.

The applicant is contacted when BMHA has a unit available to schedule an offering appointment, the applicant can accept or refuse the unit. If the applicant accepts the unit then an appointment is made to view the unit with a BMHA inspector. Then another appointment is made to come in and rent the unit, if the applicant in fact chooses to rent the unit.

Any missed appointment is automatically counted as a refusal, which means that the applicant is dropped to the bottom of the waiting list  

Rent is calculated based upon the income of the house hold and cannot exceed 30% of the adjusted gross income. Utilities are provided in some units and utility allowances are provided elsewhere.

All applicants must wait 1 year before reapplying if they were evicted and/or abandoned their BMHA unit.

All applicants currently on parole or probation for any crime are denied housing.

BMHA enforces defined criminal related housing denials some which result in a 5 year wait, a 10 year wait or a denial for life.

BMHA receives funding from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to maintain and administer the Public Housing Program.

BMHA Housing Choice Voucher Program

Funded by HUD, and formerly known as Section 8, the Housing Choice Voucher Program helps very low income individuals/families rent safe and decent housing on the open market. Individuals/Families find their own housing and pay a portion (not more than 40%) of their own adjust income toward the rent.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program assistance makes up the difference between the Individual /family's contribution and the actual cost of the unit.

Individuals/families can take full advantage of the wide range of housing available choosing the housing that best meets their needs.  Individuals and families can take their subsidies with them should they move. This feature allows low income individuals/families the opportunity to move into healthy, safe and economically stable neighborhoods and to move closer to family and friends.

Waiting List

Typically a waiting list exists for this program. BMHA provides public notice when the waiting list is open, or applicants can contact BMHA at any time to obtain current information about the Housing Choice Voucher Waiting list.

Voucher Allocation

BMHA Housing Choice Voucher Allocation is 996 

Other Types of Housing Voucher Availability:

Non Elderly Disabled Vouchers: BMHA was just recently granted 100 non elderly disable vouchers there intent is to provide these vouchers to those applicants already on their current waiting list.

Tenant Protection Vouchers: BMHA currently has six (6) tenant protection vouchers which are all filled.

BMHA Senior Adult Housing

BMHA does not have housing units specifically designated for senior adults rather interested parties are provided with a listing of available housing in their Hamilton or Middletown locations that are deemed more senior adult oriented because of the units size, typically one bedrooms unit as well as units that are considered handicapped accessible.

BMHA does not have a Home Ownership Program.

(CMHA) is a non profit (pseudo-governmental) entity established primarily for the purpose of developing and / or operating affordable housing according to rules established by the state and HUD. CMHA as a public housing authority is established under state law and is eligible to develop and operate public housing.

CMHA public housing provides affordable shelter for low income families either citizens or eligible immigrants. CMHA's public housing serves mostly very low-income tenants who pay no more than 30 percent of their adjusted income for rent.

CMHA also administers the tenant-based Section 8 program known also as the Housing Choice Voucher Program. This section 8 voucher program helps very low income individuals and families rent safe and decent housing on the open market. This program pays the landlord the difference between what the individual/family can afford and the actual rent for the unit. In this program payment is made to the landlord on behalf of the qualified person and is not tied to a subsidized housing project. This form of assistance is portable and stays with the qualified person in the form of a Section 8 certificate or voucher.

Public Housing Leasing Office

1635 Western Ave.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45214
Phone Number: 513 421-CMHA (2642)

Housing Choice Voucher

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority
16 West Central Parkway
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Phone Number 513 977-5800

Hamilton County Subsidized Housing Information

CMHA Senior Housing Options

Baldwin Grove

11111 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati Ohio 45246

CMHA opened its newest senior community in 2007 with the goal of providing new affordable apartments to senior adult residents in the northern part of Hamilton County. About half of the apartments are categorized as public housing. The remaining apartments are either subsidized through site based vouchers or tax credits. . Residents still only pay 30% percent of their adjusted gross monthly income for rent, plus making this new community very affordable for seniors living on fixed income.

Other CMHA Senior Communities

• Riverview, O'Byanville Community, 2538 Hackberry Street   
• Park Eden,    Cincinnati Community, 2610 Park Avenue
• The President, Avondale Community, 784 Greenwood Avenue
• The Redding, Avondale Community, 3700 Reading Road
• The Evanston, Cincinnati Community, 1820 Rutland Ave
• Maple Tower, Cincinnati Community, 601 Maple Avenue
• San Marco, Walnut Hills Community, 1601 Madison Road
• Pinecrest, Price Hill Community, 3951 West 8th Street
• The Beechwood, Avondale Community, 330 Forest Avenue
• Stanley Row Towers, Downtown Cincinnati Community, 1609 Linn Street

Handicapped Accessible Housing

Handicapped accessible housing may be available within CMHA designated senior housing communities.

Additional handicapped-accessible housing is available in CMHA apartments, townhomes and other multi family homes including but not limited to;

• Findlater Gardens, Winton Hills Community 595 Strand Lane
• Winton Terrace, Winton Hills Community, 4848 Winneste Avenue
• Liberty Apartments, West End Community

CMHA Public Housing Program

• CMHA is reportedly the 17th largest housing authority in the United States.
• CMHA owns and manages a portfolio of properties. CMHA has the responsibility of maintaining the properties, screening residents for eligibility and oversees lease enforcement
• CMHA operates throughout Hamilton County:

• • 12 High Rise Buildingg
  • 3 large Family Communities in Winton Hills (Winton Terrace and Findlater Gardens) and South Cumminsville (Millvale)
  • Numerous Small Family Communities
  • Many Single Family Homes

•  With CMHA a resident typically pays no more than 30% of their adjusted gross income in rent. 
• Social Workers are available to help any CMHA housing resident in need. CMHA Social Workers are available to refer residents to local social service agencies for various types of support
• CMHA provides housekeeping classes and assistance.
• The Tri-Health Senior Link Program is located at Park Eden, and offers on site health and day care programs for seniors. The program is open to all CMHA residents, as well as other seniors living in the Walnut Hills area.

Applications for public housing are accepted at the CMHA leasing office at 1635 Western Avenue.

CMHA Public Housing Eligibility Requirements

Public housing is limited to income qualified families and individuals CMHA uses income limits developed by HUD. The income limits for CMHA are available on their web site at www.cintimha.com. 

First Preference is given to:

• Head or Co-Head of Household employed full time (avg. 30 hours/week) and has been continuously employed for at least 12 months
• Elderly and Disabled families, regardless of employment status
• Head or Co Head of Household continuously employed full time (avg. at least 30 hours/week) for at least six months

CMHA applies the working Family Preference to both new admissions and current residents seeking an Incentive Transfer.

CMHA reviews rental history for at least the past 3 years. All previous subsidized landlords are reportedly reviewed.

CMHA also reviews all criminal activity for at least the past 3 years.

How Long Can a Resident Remain in Public Housing?

• In general as long as they comply with the lease
• As long as their family income is not sufficient to obtain housing on the private market

How is Rent Determined?

 Rent which is referred to as the Total Tenant Payment (TTP) in this program would be based on the family's anticipated gross annual less deductions, if any

HUD regulations allow CMHA to exclude the following allowances from annual income:

• $480 for each dependent
• $400 for any elderly family, or a person with a disability
• Some medical deductions for families headed by an elderly person or a person with disabilities.

A CMHA representative determines if any of the allowable deductions should be subtracted from the applicant's annual income

Annual Income is the anticipated total income from all sources received from the:

• Family Head
• Spouse
• Each member of the family 19 years of age or older

Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is a non profit (pseudo-governmental) entity established primarily for the purpose of developing and / or operating affordable housing according to rules established by the state and HUD. CMHA as a public housing authority is established under state law and is eligible to develop and operate public housing.

CMHA public housing provides affordable shelter for low income families either citizens or eligible immigrants.  CMHA’public housing serves mostly very low-income tenants who pay no more than 30 percent of their adjusted income for rent.

CMHA also administers the tenant-based Section 8 program known also as the Housing Choice Voucher Program. This section 8 voucher program helps very low income individuals and families rent safe and decent housing on the open market. This program pays the landlord the difference between what the individual/family can afford and the actual rent for the unit. In this program payment is made to the landlord on behalf of the qualified person and is not tied to a subsidized housing project. This form of assistance is portable and stays with the qualified person in the form of a Section 8 certificate or voucher.

CMHA Public Housing Program

CMHA reportedly has 218 projects based assisted housing units which it owns and maintains of which, 82 of such units have been designated for the elderly and disable.

CMHA Senior Housing Options

 CMHA has two complexes in which they own and operated that are designated for senior adults these complexes are:

1. Bethel Woods in Bethany Ohio
2. Luewellan Court in Felicity Ohio

 There are a reported total of 13 complexes in Clermont County providing senior housing

CMHA Housing Choice Voucher Program

This is a tenant-based Section 8 program. In this program the qualified household has the responsibility of finding their own housing to rent .Which may include single family homes, townhouses, apartments, duplexes and mobile homes. The program participant can choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program. Such housing is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.

 A housing subsidy is paid to the landlord directly by the public housing authority on behalf of the participating individual or family. The individual or family then pays the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program. This form of assistance is portable and stays with the qualified person in the form of a Section 8 certificate or voucher allowing the qualified person to move without loss of housing assistance.

Where to Apply

On line at www.clermontmha.org or in person at CMHA.

Waiting List

Interested applicants can contact CMHA to check the current status of the waiting list at any time.

When the waiting list is open county residences are notified of such through various means of public notice such as advertisements in local /regional newspapers including the Community Journal and Clermont Sun. Additionally, pubic and community agencies are also provided notice when the Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is open.

Voucher Allocation

Clermont County reportedly receives an allocation of 890 vouchers.

Non Elderly Disable Voucher/ or Other Types of Housing Vouchers Available through CMHA:

Of the reported 890 vouchers allotted to Clermont County 75 are designated as “Mainstream” and are specifically available for individuals with ongoing physical or mental disabilities.

No other types of housing vouchers are reportedly available through the CMHA.

Homeownership Programs

Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority does not administer any home ownership programs.

Clinton County Community Action Program is a contracted service provider for Council on Aging offering the following services:

• home-delivered meals
• independent living assistance
• medical transportation
• homemaking
• congregate meals
• recreation
• supportive services,
• transportation

Food Pantry

The Community Action Food Pantry is a free service to help families/individuals that are struggling to put food on the table. The service provides applicants with a three day supply of food including, meats, vegetables, and fruits. Each household is eligible one time per month for this service and must be a resident of Clinton County.

Here are the Items needed to apply:

• Picture ID
• Proof of income for the entire household
• Proof of address (something that has been mailed to you within the last 30 days that has your name and address on it, ie. current bill.)

Clients must bring these three items every time they apply for the service.

Congregate Meal Information

Congregate Meals are provided at the Wilmington Senior Center located at 717 N. Nelson Road.  Meals are offered Monday thru Friday at 11:30 am.  Please call 937-382-7170 for more information.

Weatherization

Weatherization is a free service to those who qualify. It is a program designed to make homes more energy efficient. The goal is to create an energy efficient environment that not only is conserving energy, but doing so with health and safety being top priority.

HEAP

A household applying for HEAP must report total gross household income for the past 12 months for all members, except wage or salary income earned by dependent minors under 18 years old.  Both homeowners and renters are eligible for assistance.

For more information on Heating Assistance please call Debbie Schalk at 937-382-1234.

Housing

The Clinton Community Action Agency (CCAA) helps to ensure individuals/families are given the opportunity to live in affordable housing. Since 1995 CCAA has been involved in building housing designed to help lower income individuals/families have affordable places to live. Such housing is geared toward people who do not make enough money for market rate rent but make too much for subsidized housing.

Senior Housing

Senior Housing is available in three different complexes.

• Community Commons
  Is off of Nelson Ave in Wilmington and has two and three bedrooms for seniors age 62 and older.
• Clinton Commons I
  Is off Thorne Avenue in Wilmington and has all three bedrooms units for seniors age 55 and older
• Clinton Commons II
  Is also off Nunn Ave in Wilmington all of which are two bedroom units for senior adults age 55 and older

Rent includes water, trash and sewage and washer /dryer hook ups are available in every unit.

For more information contact Clinton County Community Action Agency at (937)-382-8886.

Clinton Metropolitan Housing Authority (CHMA) is a non profit (pseudo-governmental) entity established primarily for the purpose of developing and / or operating affordable housing according to rules established by the state and HUD. CMHA as a public housing authority is established under state law and is eligible to develop and operate public housing.

CMHA public housing provides affordable shelter for low income families either citizens or eligible immigrants.  CMHA public housing serves mostly very low-income tenants who pay no more than 30 percent of their adjusted income for rent.

Clinton Metropolitan Housing Authority: reports however that as a public entity CMHA currently does not own or maintain any public housing units .This Metropolitan Housing Authority reports it sold its properties to the Clinton County Community Action Agency several years ago.

CMHA however does administer the tenant-based Section 8 program currently known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program. This section 8 voucher helps individuals and families by paying the landlord the difference between what the individual/family can afford and the actual rent for the unit. In this program payment is made to the qualified person and is not tied to a facility. This form of assistance is portable and stays with the qualified person in the form of a Section 8 certificate or voucher.

The CMHA Housing Choice Voucher Program

Clinton Metropolitan Housing Authority administers the Housing Choice Voucher program in Clinton County.   Clinton County receives an allocation of 293 Housing Choice Vouchers. 

This is a tenant-based Section 8 program. In this program the qualified household has the responsibility of finding their own housing to rent .Which may include single family homes, townhouses, apartments, duplexes and mobile homes. The program participant can choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program. Such housing is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.

A housing subsidy is paid to the landlord directly by the public housing authority on behalf of the participating individual or family. The individual or family then pays the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program. This form of assistance is portable and stays with the qualified person in the form of a Section 8 certificate or voucher allowing the qualified person to move without loss of housing assistance.

The CMHA Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program

The Tenant Based Rental Assistance Program (TBRA) provides rent and security deposit assistance. Recipients are enrolled in TBRA and then go on to be enrolled in the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The TBRA assisted approximately 20 to 25 individuals/families. The program is county funded and comes through the county commissioners office.

HUD Glossary of Terms and Other Housing Definitions

Aging in Place: A term used to describe elderly residents who have lived in their homes or apartments for years who often require more supportive services than when they moved in.

AAHSA: The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging: the national association for non profit aging service providers. AAHSA currently represents over 5,000 not for profit facilities providing elderly housing and other living arrangements for the elderly. Seventy-five percent of AAHSA member facilities are affiliated with religious organizations. Most of the AAHSA'ss not for profit sponsors of elderly housing are involved in various federal housing programs.

ADA: The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) says no individual shall be discriminated against on the basis of disability in the full and equal enjoyment of the goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages and accommodations of any place of public accommodation.

Assisted Housing: Refers to a stock of privately owned and/or operated housing projects. Most assisted housing for the elderly falls under the following programs: Section 202, Section221 (d) 3, Section236, Section 231 or Section 232

The term Assisted refers to the portfolio of HUD facilities having either FHA-mortgage insurance, or a federal mortgage interest subsidy helps to keep rents affordable to low-or very-low income persons, The projects receive project-based rental assistance.

Assisted Living Conversion Program: Refers to Section 202 owners interested in converting facilities or portions of facilities (no less than 5 units) to licensed assisted living. The grant would cover facility modification and upgrades, including the creation of an office, common areas and/or dining/kitchen facilities needed to operate the program, but the services component must be paid for by other (non-HUD) funds.

At-Risk Elderly Person: In accordance with HUD regulations this is an individual 62 years of age or older who is unable to perform one or two ADLs.

Capital Advance: Created in 1990 a HUD program that assist private, nonprofit corporations to finance the acquisition, construction or rehabilitation of housing for the elderly (Section 202/Prac) or disable (Section811/PRAC). It has a 40 year term and does not have to be paid back, provided the project continues to serve the low-income population for which it was initially intended.

Certification also "Recertification": The documentation and verification process required of HUD managers in order to determine initial income and eligibility during the application process.  The initial certification is used for applicants/new tenants to establish the amount of Rental Assistance Subsidy which the applicant or tenant is eligible to receive. Recertification is required at least once each year. Residents receiving federal rental assistance usually pay 30 percent of their annual adjusted income, and the rental assistance payment (i.e. section 8 or PRAC) makes up the difference between the resident payment and the unit rent level.

Congregate Housing: Apartments or cottages in which residents pay a monthly fee that included rent, utilities, one to three congregate meals daily and including one or more of housekeeping/chore services, 24-hour emergency response, and essential transportation. Personal care services are individually contracted between residents and private vendors.

Congregate Housing Services Program: Began in 1981,CHSP is a program designed to provide meals, expanded services and funding for retrofit and certain modernization activities in housing projects for the frail elderly and non-elderly disabled. Congress renews CHSP existing grantees annually. New competitive grants have not been funded since 1995.

Disabled Family: A family whose head, spouse, or sole member is a person with disabilities; or two or more persons with disabilities living together, or one or more persons with disabilities living with one or more live-in aides.

Elderly Person:  In accordance with HUD regulations this is a person who is at least 62 years of age.

Elderly Family: A family whose head,spouse,or sole member is a person who is at least 62 years of age; or two or more persons who are at least 62 years of age living together; or one or more persons who are at least 62 years of age living with one or more live in aids.

Elderly Housing:  Elderly Housing is a loose term indicating intended target group, for which the sponsor developed the housing.  The needs and concerns for elderly housing programs are often distinguishable from those impacting family housing. Elderly housing programs however, need to be distinguished from within multifamily housing as having a unique position in long term care concerning Medicare and Medicaid.
Enhanced Vouchers: As some for profit owners began to opt-out of the Section 8 program, congress authorized enhanced vouchers for residents currently residing in formerly assisted (section 8 project-based) properties. This was done to prevent forced displacement of residents for whom often times the rent would be beyond the tenant's means when the property was converted to market rate. So at Opt Out, qualified low income residents are issued tenant based vouchers. If they elect to remain at their current location, enhanced vouchers are issued to make up the difference between previously subsidized and new market rent levels. If the resident elects to leave the property, the voucher reverts to the normal payment standard for the area.

Fair Housing Act and Fair Housing Amendments (FHAA): Legislation first enacted in 1968 and expanded by amendments in1974 and 1988, which provides the Secretary of HUD with investigation and enforcement responsibilities for fair housing practices.

The Fair Housing Act (FHA) is a national policy to protect against violations of housing rights. FHA prohibits discrimination in housing based on race, color, national orgin, religion, sex, disability, and familial status. Some states include three additional protected classes to the above: age, sexual orientation and marital status.

It is unlawful to discriminate in housing (treat people differently) based on the above factors. FHA covers most housing with very few exceptions. It prohibits discrimination in the sale and rental of housing and in mortgage lending. Fair Housing means equal opportunity to housing for all. It means equal access to rental housing and homeowner opportunities.
Farmer Home Administration (FmHA): The Farmers Home Administration was the part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture whose purpose was to administer loans, grants, and related assistance for housing and community facilities for low-income rural persons and their communities, AAHSA members with projects funded through FmHA are usually Section 515 projects.

Federal Housing Administration (FHA) The Federal Housing Administration is a division of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). FHA

Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re- Housing Program (HPRP)

Is a formula grant from HUD made available to state and local governments participating in Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Program.

Program budget is $6735, 809 in HPRP funding allocated to the city of Cincinnati and to Hamilton County. 

Program Services:

• 70% of funds used for homeless prevention program that is designed to provide short term (up to 3 months) of financial assistance to eligible households.
• Assistance provided through case management at one of 6 different agencies: The Free Store, the Salvation Army, Mercy Franciscan, St Vincent de Paul, the Cincinnati       Hamilton County Community Action Agency and Santa Maria Community Services.
• All participants screened to assess:
  • That homelessness is imminent without assistance
  • To ensure that they are cases that with the limited direct assistance will prevent homeless; and
  • That the households the 50% AMI criteria.
• The participating agency will be required to provide on going case management and support to the participating household for the 3 month period
• Assistance may be provided no more than twice during the three year grant period.
• The average level of assistance is estimated at $2,000.00 not to exceed $2,500 per case.

 Rapid Re-Housing activities

• Are restricted to single person household
• This component of the program will provide medium-term rental assistance for no more than twelve months.
• Eligible participants are single individuals from emergency shelters.
• The free store will provide the coordination among the shelters involved.
• Participants will receive intensive case management to assist in stabilizing housing, maintaining housing, increasing skills and income as well as providing attention to any other special needs.

 Financial assistance may be provided to cover:

• Security deposits
• Rent
• Utility Assistance

 And as needed:

• Past due utility or rental payments to the extent that such prohibits a participant from being re-housed within 6 months of the current date.
• Rapid Re Housing program will also include employment of a Benefits Specialist to assist participants in accessing benefits from Social Security and Medicaid that facilitate movement from shelters to permanent housing more rapid.
• The Rapid Re-Housing program will also include a Housing Specialist to assist participants in accessing affordable housing and to arrange for inspections of such units to ensure habitability.
• A final part of the Rapid Re-Housing Program is funding for limited assistance for participants by Legal Aid as appropriate.
• Over the three year grant period of the Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP) is anticipated that 2240 clients will receive homeless prevention services and that the Repaid Re-Housing Program will assist 522 individuals.

Click here for more information.

The Tenant Based Assistance Program:

The Tenant Based Assistance Program (TBA) is a rental assistance program funded through a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Hamilton County Community Development Department.

• The TBA program is exclusively targeted to persons or families who have physical or mental disabilities.
• The TBA waiting list is established through referrals from agencies which assist persons/families with disabilities.
• Persons/Families are selected from the waiting list and offered Tenant Based Assistance Grants.
• Persons receiving Tenant Based Assistance Grants must follow procedures and regulations similar to the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
• The areas in which persons can look for units are limited to Hamilton County excluding the City of Cincinnati, Amberly Village, Evendale, Indian Hill, Maderia, Mariemont, Milford, Newtown, Symmes Township, and Terrace Park.
• Grant holders must select a unit that is the same number of bedrooms or 1 bedroom smaller than their grant size.
• Grant holders must pay 30% of the person/family’s monthly adjusted income. The grant holder pays the difference between the rental subsidy of the contract rent. The subsidy pays the remaining 70% of the contracted rent.
• Grant holders must pay a minimum of 10% of their monthly unadjusted income toward rent and utilities.
• Grant holders must pay 30% of their adjusted monthly income toward a security deposit with the balance of the security deposit (equal to 1 month’s contract rent ) to be paid by the Tenant Based Assistance Program.
• The Landlord and the grant holder will be required to sign a lease and contract for a minimum of 1 year. The lease and contract or very similar to those used for the Section 8 program.
• The obligations of the tenant, family and landlord are spelled out in the Tenant Based Assistance Grant and in the Lease and contract. The regulations of the program are much the same as the Section 8 Program.

 For more information about the Hamilton County Tenant Based Assistance Program call (513) 946-8230 or click here.

HIP Property Improvement Program

HIP enables property owner in Hamilton County to obtain bank loans at an interest rate 3% below normal .Loans can be used for most types of upgrades including additions, siding, windows or room remodeling. Click here for more information.

Sewer and Water Grants

Grants of up to $6500 based on a sliding scale depending on family income, are available to low to moderate income homeowners. Grants are limited to on site disposal systems or sewer or water taps. Homeowners must be at or below 80% of median income.

For more information Phone: (513) 946-8232

People Working Cooperatively:

People Working Cooperatively (PWC) offers home repair and emergency repair services to low income homeowners, for more information contact PWC at 513 351-7921 or www.pwchomerepairs.org

The Warren Metropolitan Housing Authority (WMHA) is a non profit (pseudo-governmental) entity established primarily for the purpose of developing and / or operating affordable housing according to rules established by the state and HUD. WMHA as a public housing authority is established under state law and is eligible to develop and operate public housing.

WMHA public housing provides affordable shelter for low income families either citizens or eligible immigrants. WMHA public housing serves mostly very low-income tenants who pay no more than 30 percent of their adjusted income for rent.

WMHA also administers the tenant-based Section 8 program also known as the Housing Choice Voucher Program. This section 8 voucher program helps individuals and families by paying the landlord the difference between what the individual/family can afford and the actual rent for the unit. In this program payment is made to the landlord on behalf of the qualified person and is not tied to a specific subsidized housing project. This form of assistance is portable and stays with the qualified person in the form of a Section 8 certificate or voucher.

The Public Housing Program

A waiting list is often in place at WMHA for public housing therefore applicants are encouraged to check the waiting list status on a regular basis.

There are a reported 207 units owned and operated by Warren Metropolitan Housing Authority. Sites for such public housing include locations in Middletown, Franklin, Lebanon, and South Lebanon Ohio.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program

This is a tenant-based Section 8 program. The section 8 rental voucher helps individuals and families by paying the landlord the difference between what the individual/family can afford and the actual rent for the unit.

In this program the qualified household has the responsibility of finding their own housing to rent .Which may include single family homes, townhouses, apartments, duplexes and mobile homes. The program participant can choose any housing that meets the requirements of the program. Such housing is not limited to units located in subsidized housing projects.

A housing subsidy is paid to the landlord directly by the public housing authority on behalf of the participating individual or family. The individual or family then pays the difference between the actual rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by the program. This form of assistance is portable and stays with the qualified person in the form of a Section 8 certificate or voucher allowing the qualified person to move without loss of housing assistance.

Where to Apply:

990 E Ridge Lebanon Ohio 45036
Telephone Number: (513) 695-3380

Waiting List:

Call or go to website to check current status of waiting list.

Voucher Allocation: 

Warren Metro Housing Authority is reportedly allotted 448 vouchers

Local Preferences:

Warren Metro Housing Authority does not maintain local preferences to move special populations to the top of the waiting list.

WMHA Transitions Program

The WMHA Transition Program assists homeless families. The goal is for Transition families to successfully obtain and maintain decent, safe, sanitary and affordable housing while coordinating the provision of supportive and social services to encourage self-growth.

It is a two year program with the goal for each family that participates to become self-sufficient and a valuable asset to the community.

The program works closely with local shelters to provide housing, rent assistance and supportive services.

Services Include:

• Subsidized Housing
• Case Management
• Life Skills Classes (Advocacy)
• Educational Training
• Money Management
• Employment Skills (Referrals)
• Campfire and 4-H