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...
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...
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...
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....
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”....
The need for safe, affordable subsidized housing is at an all-time high, making it a focus for communities nationwide. Yet, our ideas about what constitutes a safe, decent place to live have changed. Modern subsidized housing is more than a roof over your head that...
PMHA participates in numerous programs and offers many services which help us maximize funding and resources for participants. This article explores some of our programs and services and how they benefit Portage County residents. Home Ownership Program PMHA is...
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...
