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Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority
Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority is based in Lima, Allen County, OH and administers 1,058 Section 8 vouchers and 244 public housing units.
HUD PHA code OH044. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,253. Occupancy: 96%. ZIP codes served: 20.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)
HUD Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code this authority serves. Each ZIP code links to its own rent page.
| ZIP code | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45801 | $870 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,380 | $1,530 |
| 45804 | $910 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,440 | $1,600 |
| 45805 | $920 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,460 | $1,610 |
| 45806 | $970 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,580 | $1,760 |
| 45807 | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,480 | $1,640 |
| 45808 | $960 | $960 | $1,260 | $1,520 | $1,680 |
| 45809 | $930 | $940 | $1,230 | $1,480 | $1,640 |
| 45810 | $880 | $880 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,530 |
| 45812 | $950 | $950 | $1,090 | $1,400 | $1,570 |
| 45817 | $780 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,340 | $1,530 |
| 45820 | $900 | $910 | $1,190 | $1,430 | $1,590 |
| 45830 | $910 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,440 | $1,600 |
| 45833 | $830 | $840 | $1,080 | $1,320 | $1,450 |
| 45844 | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,350 |
| 45850 | $960 | $970 | $1,250 | $1,520 | $1,690 |
| 45854 | $810 | $810 | $1,070 | $1,280 | $1,440 |
| 45877 | $880 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,380 | $1,540 |
| 45887 | $870 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,550 |
| 45895 | $810 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,480 | $1,690 |
| 45896 | $900 | $900 | $1,170 | $1,470 | $1,650 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority
600 S Main St, Lima, OH 45804
Phone: (419) 228-6065
Official website: allenmha.com
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About Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority
Overview
The Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority operates 244 public housing units and administers 1,058 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,253 households. With an occupancy rate of 96%, the authority runs a combined program, providing both public housing and rental assistance to residents in Allen County, Ohio.
Scale and standing
Among the 74 housing authorities in Ohio, the Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority ranks 20th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. This places it in the top third of the state's authorities by voucher count, highlighting its significant role in providing housing assistance to the community.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area ranges from $970 to $1,180, with an average of $1,090. This is slightly below the state average of $1,169. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is found in ZIP code 45809 at $1,180, while the lowest is in ZIP code 45844 at $970.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.