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Affordable Housing Solutions from PMHA: Supporting Disabled and Elderly Adults
Finding affordable housing has become increasingly difficult for disabled individuals and seniors. Whether you're figuring out what type of low-income housing is right for you or seeking low-income senior citizen housing in Portage County, Ohio, PMHA has a variety of...
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PMHA provides affordable housing and support services in Northeast Ohio, enhancing quality of life for low-income families, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. Explore our service area.
What Zoning Types Are Used for Commercial Properties
When planning to set up or expand a business, understanding the various zoning types for commercial properties is essential. Zoning regulations govern how land and buildings can be used within a municipality, ensuring orderly development and harmonious community...
Understanding PMHA’s Homeownership Program
Owning a home is a dream for many, and PMHA’s Homeownership Program is dedicated to turning that dream into reality. This program offers Section 8 and Public Housing participants the opportunity to use their vouchers toward monthly mortgage payments, making...
How to Become a Section 8 Landlord
Are you looking for an investment property and wondering how to become a landlord? Ensure regular rent payments and lower vacancy rates by working with the Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority (PMHA) to become a Section 8 Housing Landlord. Originating in the Housing...
PMHA Taking a Stand Against Child Abuse
April is National Child Abuse Prevention month. PMHA staff planted pinwheels in the agency's front lawn to raise awareness of child abuse and prevention. #ProtectPortageChildren
What is the Family Self-Sufficiency Program?
The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program is a vital initiative aimed at empowering families in the low-income voucher program to achieve economic independence and stability. Established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the FSS Program...
A Guide to Using Section 8 Vouchers
The Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) Program, more frequently known as the Section 8 Program, is a wonderful aid for low-income families who are seeking affordable housing. Obtaining a place to live has long been a problem for low-income families in the U.S., and the...
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Benefits of Becoming A Section 8 Landlord
Advantages of Becoming a Section 8 Landlord Have you ever questioned whether to become a Section 8 landlord or what are the advantages of signing a lease agreement with a Section 8 voucher holder? Becoming a Section 8 landlord is an experience that is beneficial for...
Ways Section 8 Can Help Provide Veteran Housing
Considerations for Veterans Applying for Section 8 Every qualifying person who has served in a military branch may be eligible to participate in the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing, better known as VASH, by being eligible for a Section 8 Voucher. However,...
Section 8 Waitlist Process
Section 8 Waitlist Process Section 8 Housing allows those in need to afford basic housing necessities. This is accomplished through vouchers paid to make up the difference in rent for the landlords. Section 8 only benefits specific individuals and families in need....
2024 PMHA Board Meeting Schedule
3 Most Common Section 8 Fraud Violations – Housing Violations & Reporting | PMHA
Signs of Section 8 Housing Fraud & Violations What is Section 8 Housing Fraud? Due to the current state of the economy and the skyrocketing prices of housing and apartments, it is increasingly more challenging for individuals and families to find affordable...
