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Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority
Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority is based in Athens, Athens County, OH and administers 840 Section 8 vouchers and 71 public housing units.
HUD PHA code OH041. Program type: Combined. Households served: 740. Occupancy: 81%. ZIP codes served: 19.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43728 | $820 | $890 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,390 |
| 45701 | $1,030 | $1,060 | $1,210 | $1,520 | $1,590 |
| 45710 | $930 | $950 | $1,130 | $1,390 | $1,550 |
| 45711 | $1,030 | $1,090 | $1,240 | $1,540 | $1,660 |
| 45716 | $860 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 45719 | $860 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 45723 | $840 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,400 |
| 45732 | $840 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,240 | $1,350 |
| 45735 | $910 | $930 | $1,070 | $1,350 | $1,440 |
| 45739 | $860 | $870 | $1,030 | $1,290 | $1,390 |
| 45740 | $850 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,350 |
| 45742 | $1,150 | $1,160 | $1,420 | $1,920 | $2,140 |
| 45761 | $860 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 45764 | $850 | $870 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,350 |
| 45766 | $890 | $910 | $1,090 | $1,350 | $1,470 |
| 45776 | $880 | $900 | $1,090 | $1,340 | $1,530 |
| 45778 | $1,020 | $1,070 | $1,220 | $1,520 | $1,630 |
| 45780 | $960 | $980 | $1,120 | $1,400 | $1,470 |
| 45782 | $860 | $880 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority
10 Hope Dr, Athens, OH 45701
Phone: (740) 592-4481
Official website: athensmha.org
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About Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority
Overview
The Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority operates 71 public housing units and administers 840 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 740 households. With an occupancy rate of 81%, the authority offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to support the community's housing needs.
Scale and standing
Among the 74 housing authorities in Ohio, the Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority ranks 26th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. This places it in a significant position within the state, providing substantial housing assistance to a considerable number of families in the Athens area.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the Athens Metropolitan Housing Authority ranges from $970 to $1,370, with an average of $1,053. This is lower than the state average of $1,169. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 45742 at $1,370, while the lowest is in ZIP code 45719 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.