PMHA News

The Benefits of Spring Cleaning & Maintenance for Public Housing

When spring arrives in Ohio, it’s a good time to do some maintenance on public housing properties and look around the premises for any issues. It’s a smart strategy for ensuring you’re living up to your section 8 landlord responsibilities and the property remains...

2023 Leadership Portage County Graduates

2023 Leadership Portage County Graduates

Congratulations to PMHA Resident Services staff members Sabrina, Siera and Tiffani on their graduation from Leadership Portage County (LPC). LPC is a non-profit community leadership organization that seeks to facilitate positive changes in Portage County by building a...

Becoming a Homeowner Through the Section 8 Program

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing choice voucher program, also called Section 8, assists participants with monthly rental payments. However, participants in Portage County can also use rental assistance vouchers to become a homeowner....

2023 Moving To Work (MTW) Conference

2023 Moving To Work (MTW) Conference

Trevena Kaminski, PMHA's Section 8 Manager, was a guest speaker at the 2023 MTW Conference in Washington DC. She served on a panel of three practitioners to discuss the topic of "Utilizing MTW Flexibilities to Prevent and Address Homelessness". Trevena presented...

How to Find Public Housing After Obtaining a Housing Choice Voucher

Once you are approved for the Housing Choice Voucher program (also known as Section 8) and receive your voucher, you can begin your search for a housing unit that meets all program requirements. If you’re wondering how to find housing that accepts the voucher, this...

Carbon Monoxide

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 430 people die from accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning each year in the U.S. Plus, another 50,000 Americans end up in the hospital each year due to accidental CO poisoning. With cooler...

Why Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detectors in Public Housing Are Critical

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), at least 430 people die from accidental carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning each year in the U.S. Plus, another 50,000 Americans end up in the hospital each year due to accidental CO poisoning. With cooler...

Section 3 Information

A Guide to Section 3 Housing and Businesses The Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 includes a provision known as Section 3. It specifies that financial assistance will be granted for housing or community development to provide economic opportunities to...

Understanding the Requirements For ADA Compliant Section 8 Housing

Several federal laws require that private and federally-assisted housing is accessible for those with disabilities. The Fair Housing Act and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), along with several other statutes, define the requirements for physical accessibility....

Business Opportunities

Find a Retail Space for Your Business with Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority If you’re a business owner who is looking for a retail space, Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority (PMHA) can help. We have commercial space for lease for retail and professional uses...

Section 8 Housekeeping Inspections

Your Guide to Section 8 Housing Inspection Requirements To be eligible for Section 8, rental property owners must pass a housing inspection to determine if the unit meets the minimum housing standards set by HUD and the local housing authority.  After an initial...