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Hancock Metropolitian Housing Authority
Hancock Metropolitian Housing Authority is based in Findlay, Hancock County, OH and administers 870 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code OH082. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 572. Occupancy: 65%. ZIP codes served: 24.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-12-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County | $777 | $859 | $1,127 | $1,484 | $1,693 |
| Hardin County | $806 | $811 | $973 | $1,230 | $1,373 |
| Putnam County | $797 | $808 | $1,053 | $1,263 | $1,394 |
| Wyandot County | $736 | $800 | $973 | $1,242 | $1,422 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (WALK UP/ MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT), effective 2026-08-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $18 | $25 | $32 | $39 | $50 |
| Heating (Electric) | $20 | $29 | $37 | $45 | $57 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $28 | $39 | $50 | $62 | $78 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $3 | $4 | $5 | $7 | $8 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $3 | $5 | $6 | $7 | $9 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $5 | $7 | $8 | $13 | $13 |
| Other Electric (Lights & Appliances) | $10 | $14 | $18 | $21 | $27 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $8 | $11 | $14 | $17 | $22 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $10 | $14 | $18 | $22 | $29 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $12 | $17 | $22 | $27 | $34 |
| Water | $15 | $21 | $27 | $33 | $42 |
| Sewer | $15 | $22 | $28 | $34 | $43 |
| Trash Collection | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 | $24 |
| Range | $8 | $8 | $8 | $8 | $8 |
| Refrigerator | $8 | $8 | $8 | $8 | $8 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Opening soon | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Opening soon | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43316 | $790 | $810 | $1,040 | $1,340 | $1,530 |
| 43516 | $850 | $860 | $1,060 | $1,420 | $1,750 |
| 44802 | $790 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,340 | $1,530 |
| 44804 | $710 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,530 |
| 44817 | $780 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,400 | $1,530 |
| 44830 | $750 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,530 |
| 45810 | $880 | $880 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,530 |
| 45814 | $700 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,530 |
| 45816 | $910 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,700 | $1,930 |
| 45817 | $780 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,340 | $1,530 |
| 45836 | $930 | $940 | $1,070 | $1,370 | $1,540 |
| 45840 | $840 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,560 | $1,770 |
| 45841 | $880 | $950 | $1,200 | $1,560 | $1,760 |
| 45843 | $880 | $910 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,550 |
| 45856 | $1,020 | $1,030 | $1,350 | $1,610 | $1,800 |
| 45858 | $840 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,570 | $1,780 |
| 45867 | $750 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,390 | $1,570 |
| 45868 | $950 | $1,050 | $1,370 | $1,780 | $2,020 |
| 45872 | $800 | $850 | $1,110 | $1,420 | $1,530 |
| 45877 | $880 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,380 | $1,540 |
| 45881 | $1,010 | $1,110 | $1,450 | $1,890 | $2,140 |
| 45889 | $810 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,480 | $1,640 |
| 45890 | $700 | $780 | $1,020 | $1,340 | $1,530 |
| 45897 | $890 | $920 | $1,080 | $1,380 | $1,550 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Hancock Metropolitian Housing Authority
1800 N Blanchard St, Findlay, OH 45840
Phone: (419) 424-7848
Official website: hancockmetro.com
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About Hancock Metropolitian Housing Authority
Overview
The Hancock Metropolitian Housing Authority operates in Findlay, Ohio, and is a voucher-only agency. It administers 870 Section 8 vouchers, serving 572 households with an occupancy rate of 65%. The authority does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance through its voucher program.
Scale and standing
Among the 74 housing authorities in Ohio, the Hancock Metropolitian Housing Authority ranks 25th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. With 870 vouchers, it stands out as a significant provider of rental assistance in the region, offering support to a substantial number of families in need.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Hancock County ranges from $970 to $1350, with an average of $1087. This is slightly below the state average of $1169. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 45881 at $1350, while the lowest is in ZIP code 44830 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.