Program: Combined · Public housing units: 260 · Section 8 vouchers: 88 · Households served: 298 · Occupancy: 88% · ZIP codes served: 14
The Ironton Metropolitan Housing Authority operates 260 public housing units and administers 88 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 298 households. With an occupancy rate of 88%, the authority offers both public housing and voucher programs, making it a combined housing assistance provider in Lawrence County, Ohio.
The Ironton Metropolitan Housing Authority ranks 72nd in the state of Ohio in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered, out of 74 authorities that offer vouchers. This places it in the lower tier of voucher providers within the state, reflecting its focus on serving a smaller, more localized community.
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the Ironton Metropolitan Housing Authority ranges from $970 to $1,100, with an average of $1,001. This is below the state average of $1,169. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is $1,100 in ZIP code 45623, while the lowest is $970 in ZIP code 45656.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45619 | $860 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,390 |
| 45623 | $800 | $920 | $1,040 | $1,360 | $1,690 |
| 45629 | $780 | $850 | $1,020 | $1,350 | $1,480 |
| 45638 | $850 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,390 |
| 45645 | $900 | $900 | $1,050 | $1,340 | $1,450 |
| 45656 | $770 | $790 | $1,020 | $1,270 | $1,470 |
| 45658 | $770 | $860 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,570 |
| 45659 | $860 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,390 |
| 45669 | $860 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,390 |
| 45678 | $830 | $890 | $1,020 | $1,320 | $1,550 |
| 45680 | $860 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,390 |
| 45682 | $770 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,340 | $1,490 |
| 45688 | $830 | $840 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,470 |
| 45696 | $880 | $880 | $1,030 | $1,320 | $1,430 |
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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