PMHA News

Landlord Incentive Program

A Guide to Becoming a Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Landlord If you are interested in becoming a Housing Choice Voucher landlord, commonly known by the name Section 8, you start by completing a Request for Tenancy Approval (RFTA) for your prospective tenant. PMHA will...

PMHA Family Self-Sufficiency Program

Goals of PMHA’s Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program PMHA’s Family Self-Sufficiency program is about giving people a path to economic independence. We work with individuals and families who have the desire to achieve self-sufficiency, and we believe financial...

Steps to Become a HCVP Landlord in Portage County

What is an HCVP Landlord? The Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP), also known as Section 8, helps low-income families gain access to safe, affordable housing. In that sense, HCVP landlords provide an important community service. When their rental properties are...

Lead Hazards & Tips for Safety

Lead is a highly toxic material that can be very dangerous to humans. Paint that contains lead was commonly used in homes prior to the 1970s, but it was banned because it can be a serious health hazard. That’s why regulators have put rules in place for disclosing...

RHS Civics Internship Program

RHS Civics Internship Program

PMHA is proud to partner with Ravenna High School for the Ravenna Civics internship program. This program exposes high school seniors to community members, offices and experiences that deepen their understanding of local civic engagement; provides opportunities to...

Responsibilities of Tenant & Owner in Section 8 Housing

The Section 8 Voucher program offers affordable housing options for low-income families. But, if you take the Section 8 Voucher out of the equation, the relationship between tenant and landlord is the same as any other.  As we administer this program, the team at PMHA...

Marketing Section 8 Housing

Even though there is a high demand for Section 8 housing across the nation, landlords still have to let the world know about available properties. The good news is that it’s relatively easy, and there are many free resources available. This guide will point you to...

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 2022 meeting schedule follows. 2022 Schedule February 14, 2022 – 9:00 am to 11:00 am May 17, 2022...

2022 Board Meetings

The PMHA Board meets on the last Tuesday of each month, with the exception of the November and December meetings, at 11:30 a.m. at the PMHA office building located at 2832 State Route 59, Ravenna, Ohio. For more information on how to participate in the meeting, please...

Subsidy Process for Section 8 Housing Assistance

Understand More About the Process for Obtaining Section 8 Housing Assistance The Housing Choice Voucher program, also known as Section 8, is Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority’s (PMHA) largest housing assistance program. The Voucher program is funded by the...

PMHA Collaborates with Local Partners

Community Partners Help PMHA Fulfill its Mission in Portage County PMHA AND ITS PARTNERS STRENGTHEN PORTAGE COUNTY They say it takes a village. That’s why PMHA collaborates with local Portage County agencies and community partners to fulfill the needs of our residents...