by Amy Bower | Apr 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
April is National Child Abuse Prevention month. PMHA staff planted pinwheels in the agency’s front lawn to raise awareness of child abuse and prevention. #ProtectPortageChildren
by Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority | Apr 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program is a vital initiative aimed at empowering families in the low-income voucher program to achieve economic independence and stability. Established by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the FSS Program...
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 Amy Bower | Mar 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
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 Understanding what are Section 8 violations and how to handle them is key to maintaining the integrity of housing assistance programs in our community. On this page, the Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority team...
