Section 8 Housing

The Section 8 Voucher program with PMHA increases affordable housing for low-income households in Portage County.

Housing Choice Voucher

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), or Section 8, is PMHA’s largest housing assistance program. Funded by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Housing Choice Vouchers assist low-income, eligible households with rent and utilities. Participants are free to rent virtually any unit that meets program standards for cost and housing quality.

How Section 8 Housing Works

Participating households receive a voucher and must find a qualifying rental unit owned by a landlord. The housing unit must pass a housing inspection to assure PMHA it is safe and sanitary. This unit must also have reasonable rent for the housing market.

Already have a voucher? Explore our available properties.

2023 Payment Standards

2024 Payment Standards

Utility Allowance Breakdowns

Section 8 Administrative Plan

Available Section 8 Units

3 Bd Apt, 871 Silver Meadows Blvd, Kent- $1431/Month

2 Bd Apt, 871 Silver Meadows, Kent -$1143/month

1 Bd Apt, 818 1/2 S Diamond St, Ravenna -$850/month

1 Bd Apt, 124 Elm St #2, Ravenna -$950/month

2 Bd Apt, Walter St/ Kent – $1000/monthly

2 Bd Apt, 4514 Coe Rd, Ravenna -$739/month

2 Bd Apt. -6050 ST RT 14/Ravenna – $975/Month

2 Bd Apt, 6736 Sumner Rd, Ravenna -$600/month

2 Bd Apt, 262 Cedar St, Ravenna – $800/ Monthly

2 Bd Apt, 243 W Riddle Ave, Ravenna – $850/ Monthly

2 Bd Apt, 406 S Meridian St #2, Ravenna -$700/month

2 Bd Apt, 1128 Lake St, Kent -$795/month

2 Bd Apt, 966 Silver Meadows, Kent – $800/monthly

1 Bd Apt, 114.5 Main St, Ravenna – Call for Information

1 Bd Apt, 120 N Chestnut St – $898/month

1 Bd Apt, 966 Silver Meadows, Kent- $800/Monthly

2 Bd Apt, 243 W Riddle Ave, Ravenna – $850/monthly

2 Bd Apt, 604 Walter St/ Kent – $1000

2 Bd Apt, 219 S Prospect St/ Kent – $925/monthly

2 Bd Apt, 458 Lincoln St/ Ravenna – $775/ Monthly

3 Bd Apt, 6038 ST RT 14, Ravenna – $1450/Month

3 Bd Apt, 249 S Sycamore St, Ravenna – $950/Month

1 Bd Apt, 1128 Lake St, Kent -$675/month

1 Bd Apt, 6050 State Route 14, Ravenna – $900/month

2 Bd Apt, Seniors 55 +, 360 E Summit/ Kent – $750.00/ Monthly

2 Bd Apt, 10775 Main St A2/ Mantua – $970

2 Bd Apt, 10775 Main St A4/ Mantua – $970

Efficiency- 230 W. Highland, Ravenna – $540.00/monthly

Efficiency- 230 W. Highland, Ravenna – $590.00/monthly

Efficiency- 417 South Walnut St, Ravenna – $764.00

3 Bd Apt, 264 W Harris Ave, Ravenna – $1295/Month

3 Bd Apt, 4568 Hayes Rd, Ravenna – $1250/Month

2 Bd Apt. -6014 St Rt 14/Ravenna – $1200/Month

2 Bd Apt. – 645 Hazen Rd/Ravenna – $900/Month

2 Bd Apt. – 4835 E Highland, Ravenna – $1300/Month

2 Bd Apt. – 1300 Brimfield Dr, Kent – $900/Month

3 Bd Apt, 1685 Tallmadge Rd, Kent – $1297/Month

1 Bd Apt, 9584 Green Meadow Rd, Windham – $650/Month without appliances/ $750 with appliances

2 Bd Apt. – 901 Silver Meadow Blvd, Kent – $1000/Month

3 Bd Apt, 1172 Lake St. Kent – $1100/Month

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How to Get a Voucher

It’s important to know that there are more people who need vouchers than there are available. Typically, you are put on a waitlist. If you’d like to pursue getting a voucher, follow these steps:

Submit Your Application

In Portage County, you can apply for the Section 8 Voucher program by applying via our online portal. If you need assistance completing the online application a staff member can assist you. Once your application is approved, you are placed on the waiting list.

Monitor Your Waiting List Status

You can monitor your status through the waiting list portal. When your name reaches the top of the waiting list you will be notified via email of the next steps.

Find Qualified Housing

Once you are issued a voucher, you can search for a housing unit that accepts it and meets all program requirements. The housing unit must pass a Housing Quality Standards (HQS) Inspection to ensure it is safe and sanitary.

How Your Share of Rent Is Determined

The household’s share of the rent is determined by a formula. The housing authority then pays the landlord directly for the difference between the household’s rental share and the market rent.

Learn more about PMHA’s housing options or contact us with any questions, comments, or requests.