PMHA News
Section 8 Benefits for Landlords
Are you considering becoming a Section 8 landlord? Then you’re probably wondering: how does Section 8 housing work for landlords? The Housing Choice Voucher, commonly known as "Section 8", is funded by the federal government through the Department of Housing and...
2021 MTW Annual Plan
Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority’s 2021 Moving to Work (MTW) Annual Plan was approved by HUD on December 3, 2020, and it is available for viewing. Click HERE to access the PMHA MTW 2021 Annual Plan. Questions and comments should be directed to Carolyn Budd,...
Landlord & Tenant Portals
The Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority launched a new web-based information center for our tenants and landlords in July, 2020. This new portal is designed to make the process easier and more efficient for our participants and landlords. With the portal, tenants...
Care Package Giveaway
PMHA Care Package Giveaway Curbside Pick-up Schedule Please do not get out of your vehicle and please wear a mask. PMHA staff will be wearing a mask as well. DATES AND TIME: FEBRUARY 8, 2021 TO FEBRUARY 25, 2021 MONDAY – THURSDAY ONLY 8:00 A.M.– 4:00 P.M. PMHA IS...
Quarterly Landlord Meetings
PMHA holds quarterly meetings on topics aimed to keep property owners and managers up-to-date on the rules, regulations and policies governing the Section 8 program. The 2021 meeting schedule follows. Click on the link to access a printable meeting schedule. 2021...
Landlords Needed
The Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority is seeking new landlords to participate in the Section 8 Voucher Program. Landlords who are interested in participating in the program should contact PMHA at (330) 297-1489.
2021 Board Meetings
Due to COVID-19, effective March 31, 2020 and until further notice, Board Meetings will be held via video conferencing (online meeting/teleconference) at the regularly scheduled time. For more information on how to participate in the meeting, please contact our...
COVID-19 Update
PMHA Update on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) January 25, 2021 The Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority (PMHA) cares about the health and wellness of our residents, staff, and partners. To ensure that we are taking the necessary precautions regarding the Coronavirus...
Activities – Farmers Market, Winter Coats, School Supplies, & More
Learn More About the Other Side of Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority At the Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority (PMHA), we are dedicated to meeting the housing needs of low-income families and individuals of Portage County by developing, managing and...
Smoke-Free Policy
On December 6, 2016, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published the Final Rule “Instituting Smoke-Free Public Housing.” The Final Rule requires housing authorities to implement a policy that prohibits the use of prohibited tobacco products...