by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority | Mar 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority | Feb 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
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...
by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority | Feb 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
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,...
by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority | Dec 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
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....
by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority | Dec 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority | Oct 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority | Sep 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority | Aug 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
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...
by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority | Jul 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
One of Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority’s (PMHA) goals is to give Section 8 participants access to the housing they need to overcome obstacles. Achieving that objective means working hard to support Section 8 landlords, so we can work productively together and...
by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority | Jul 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
The business of being a landlord isn’t always easy, but Section 8 landlords in Portage County have an ally in the Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority (PMHA). We work together with landlords to ensure that low-income populations have access to clean, affordable...
