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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...
Know Your Rights Presentation
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 Understanding what are Section 8 violations and how to handle them is key to maintaining the integrity of housing assistance programs in our community. On this page, the Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority team...
Section 8 Waiting List Closing
Public Hearing for 2024 MTW Plan Amendment
Public Housing & Section 8: Understanding Your Housing Program Options
What is Public Housing? Public housing refers to an affordable housing program that places people and families in housing owned by the government. The program is run by public housing authorities (PHAs). Generally, rent for public housing is extremely low, so that...
Importance of Providing Section 8 & Public Housing For Seniors
According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 6 people worldwide will be aged 60 years or over by 2030. By 2050, the population of people aged 60 years and older will double (2.1 billion). As the number of aging people in our society increases, affordable housing...
Choosing the Best Type of Affordable Housing
What’s the best type of affordable housing? Before we discuss this, let’s first establish what constitutes “affordable.” The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) defines affordable housing as a residence that costs less than 30% of a person’s gross...