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Delaware Metropolitan Housing Authority
Delaware Metropolitan Housing Authority is based in Delaware, Delaware County, OH and administers 447 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code OH079. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 414. Occupancy: 92%. ZIP codes served: 24.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Manufactured Home), effective 2026-07-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $27 | $38 | $48 | $60 | $76 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $66 | $93 | $119 | $146 | $186 |
| Heating (Oil) | $83 | $115 | $148 | $181 | $231 |
| Heating (Electric) | $33 | $47 | $60 | $73 | $93 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $5 | $7 | $9 | $11 | $14 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $12 | $17 | $21 | $26 | $33 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $6 | $8 | $10 | $13 | $16 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $13 | $18 | $23 | $28 | $36 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $31 | $44 | $56 | $69 | $87 |
| Water Heating (Oil) | $38 | $53 | $68 | $83 | $105 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $18 | $25 | $32 | $39 | $50 |
| Other Electric | $13 | $18 | $24 | $29 | $37 |
| Water | $22 | $31 | $39 | $48 | $61 |
| Sewer | $29 | $29 | $29 | $29 | $29 |
| Trash Collection | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 |
| Refrigerator | $4 | $4 | $4 | $4 | $4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43003 | $1,040 | $1,120 | $1,330 | $1,580 | $1,800 |
| 43011 | $760 | $850 | $1,040 | $1,300 | $1,380 |
| 43013 | $1,140 | $1,220 | $1,450 | $1,730 | $1,970 |
| 43015 | $1,260 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $1,920 | $2,180 |
| 43016 | $1,700 | $1,820 | $2,180 | $2,600 | $2,950 |
| 43017 | $1,540 | $1,650 | $1,970 | $2,350 | $2,670 |
| 43021 | $1,330 | $1,430 | $1,700 | $2,030 | $2,300 |
| 43031 | $1,150 | $1,230 | $1,460 | $1,740 | $1,980 |
| 43032 | $1,450 | $1,550 | $1,850 | $2,200 | $2,510 |
| 43035 | $1,590 | $1,700 | $2,020 | $2,410 | $2,740 |
| 43040 | $1,110 | $1,220 | $1,590 | $1,890 | $2,090 |
| 43054 | $1,810 | $1,930 | $2,300 | $2,740 | $3,120 |
| 43061 | $1,030 | $1,110 | $1,340 | $1,600 | $1,810 |
| 43065 | $1,710 | $1,830 | $2,180 | $2,600 | $2,960 |
| 43066 | $1,020 | $1,080 | $1,340 | $1,600 | $1,790 |
| 43074 | $1,600 | $1,710 | $2,040 | $2,430 | $2,770 |
| 43081 | $1,520 | $1,630 | $1,940 | $2,310 | $2,630 |
| 43082 | $1,630 | $1,750 | $2,080 | $2,480 | $2,820 |
| 43235 | $1,490 | $1,600 | $1,900 | $2,260 | $2,580 |
| 43240 | $1,500 | $1,600 | $1,910 | $2,280 | $2,590 |
| 43334 | $1,000 | $1,070 | $1,270 | $1,510 | $1,720 |
| 43342 | $920 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,440 | $1,590 |
| 43344 | $770 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,310 | $1,450 |
| 43356 | $840 | $850 | $1,110 | $1,320 | $1,460 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Delaware Metropolitan Housing Authority
222 Curtis St Rear, Delaware, OH 43015
Phone: (740) 369-1881
Email updates
About Delaware Metropolitan Housing Authority
Overview
The Delaware Metropolitan Housing Authority (DMHA) operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 447 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 414 households, with an occupancy rate of 92%. The DMHA does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Delaware County, Ohio.
Scale and standing
Among the 74 housing authorities in Ohio, the Delaware Metropolitan Housing Authority ranks 44th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. This places it in the middle tier, reflecting its significant role in providing rental assistance within the state. While it is not the largest, it still serves a substantial number of households, contributing to the broader goal of affordable housing in Ohio.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the Delaware Metropolitan Housing Authority ranges from $1,070 to $2,040, with an average of $1,515. This is notably higher than the state average of $1,169. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 43054 at $2,040, while the lowest is in ZIP code 43011 at $1,070.
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.