Program: Combined · Public housing units: 170 · Section 8 vouchers: 15,413 · Households served: 14,488 · Occupancy: 93% · ZIP codes served: 50
The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) operates 170 public housing units and administers 15,413 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 14,488 households. With a 93% occupancy rate, CMHA's combined program type reflects its dual commitment to both direct housing provision and rental assistance.
In Ohio, the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority ranks second among 74 housing authorities in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. This significant scale allows CMHA to provide substantial support to families in need, making it a key player in the state's housing assistance landscape.
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by CMHA ranges from $1,070 to $2,150, with an average of $1,465. This is higher than the state average of $1,169. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 43215 at $2,150, while the lowest is in ZIP code 43210 at $1,070.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43002 | $1,660 | $1,780 | $2,120 | $2,530 | $2,880 |
| 43004 | $1,450 | $1,550 | $1,850 | $2,200 | $2,510 |
| 43016 | $1,700 | $1,820 | $2,180 | $2,600 | $2,950 |
| 43017 | $1,540 | $1,650 | $1,970 | $2,350 | $2,670 |
| 43026 | $1,510 | $1,610 | $1,920 | $2,290 | $2,600 |
| 43054 | $1,810 | $1,930 | $2,300 | $2,740 | $3,120 |
| 43064 | $1,370 | $1,490 | $1,880 | $2,240 | $2,500 |
| 43065 | $1,710 | $1,830 | $2,180 | $2,600 | $2,960 |
| 43068 | $1,320 | $1,410 | $1,680 | $2,000 | $2,280 |
| 43081 | $1,520 | $1,630 | $1,940 | $2,310 | $2,630 |
| 43085 | $1,450 | $1,550 | $1,850 | $2,200 | $2,510 |
| 43109 | $1,150 | $1,240 | $1,470 | $1,750 | $1,990 |
| 43110 | $1,260 | $1,340 | $1,600 | $1,910 | $2,170 |
| 43119 | $1,350 | $1,450 | $1,720 | $2,050 | $2,330 |
| 43123 | $1,270 | $1,360 | $1,620 | $1,930 | $2,200 |
| 43125 | $1,220 | $1,300 | $1,550 | $1,850 | $2,100 |
| 43126 | $950 | $1,020 | $1,210 | $1,450 | $1,640 |
| 43137 | $1,130 | $1,210 | $1,440 | $1,710 | $1,950 |
| 43140 | $990 | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $1,710 |
| 43146 | $1,040 | $1,120 | $1,330 | $1,580 | $1,800 |
| 43147 | $1,600 | $1,710 | $2,040 | $2,430 | $2,770 |
| 43201 | $1,330 | $1,420 | $1,690 | $2,010 | $2,290 |
| 43202 | $1,190 | $1,270 | $1,510 | $1,800 | $2,050 |
| 43203 | $1,020 | $1,090 | $1,300 | $1,550 | $1,760 |
| 43204 | $1,160 | $1,240 | $1,480 | $1,760 | $2,010 |
| 43205 | $1,080 | $1,160 | $1,380 | $1,640 | $1,870 |
| 43206 | $1,310 | $1,400 | $1,670 | $1,990 | $2,260 |
| 43207 | $1,120 | $1,190 | $1,420 | $1,690 | $1,930 |
| 43209 | $1,190 | $1,270 | $1,510 | $1,800 | $2,050 |
| 43210 | $790 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,360 |
| 43211 | $1,050 | $1,130 | $1,340 | $1,600 | $1,820 |
| 43212 | $1,380 | $1,480 | $1,760 | $2,100 | $2,390 |
| 43213 | $1,140 | $1,220 | $1,450 | $1,730 | $1,970 |
| 43214 | $1,300 | $1,390 | $1,650 | $1,970 | $2,240 |
| 43215 | $1,850 | $1,970 | $2,350 | $2,800 | $3,190 |
| 43217 | $1,190 | $1,280 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,060 |
| 43218 | $1,270 | $1,360 | $1,620 | $1,930 | $2,200 |
| 43219 | $1,280 | $1,370 | $1,630 | $1,940 | $2,210 |
| 43220 | $1,300 | $1,390 | $1,650 | $1,970 | $2,240 |
| 43221 | $1,550 | $1,660 | $1,970 | $2,350 | $2,670 |
| 43222 | $990 | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $1,710 |
| 43223 | $1,130 | $1,210 | $1,440 | $1,720 | $1,950 |
| 43224 | $1,060 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $1,830 |
| 43227 | $1,220 | $1,310 | $1,560 | $1,860 | $2,110 |
| 43228 | $1,190 | $1,280 | $1,520 | $1,810 | $2,060 |
| 43229 | $1,160 | $1,240 | $1,480 | $1,760 | $2,010 |
| 43230 | $1,540 | $1,650 | $1,960 | $2,340 | $2,660 |
| 43231 | $1,170 | $1,250 | $1,490 | $1,780 | $2,020 |
| 43232 | $1,120 | $1,190 | $1,420 | $1,690 | $1,930 |
| 43235 | $1,490 | $1,600 | $1,900 | $2,260 | $2,580 |
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.
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