by Amy Bower | Oct 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Amy Bower | Oct 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Amy Bower | Jul 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Amy Bower | Jul 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Amy Bower | Jul 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
by Amy Bower | Apr 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Public housing authorities all work to provide affordable options, but not all programs are the same. Portage County metropolitan housing is dedicated to helping people and families find apartments, townhouses, single-family homes, multi-family units, and group home...
by Amy Bower | Mar 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority in Portage County Ohio can pay new or existing landlords who lease an apartment to a MTW Voucher participant. Learn more about our rental property programs above.
by Amy Bower | Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Section 3 is a HUD initiative that provides employment opportunities to public housing residents served by PMHA. “Low-income” is defined as 80% or below the median income of the area. “Very low-income” is defined as 50% or below the median income of the area. Section...
by Amy Bower | Feb 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
PMHA is proud to partner with Ravenna High School for the Ravenna Civics internship program. Designed for high school seniors, this program fosters civic engagement through hands-on experiences with community leaders and organizations. Students gain opportunities for...
by Amy Bower | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
