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Jackson County Metropolitan Housing Authority
Jackson County Metropolitan Housing Authority is based in Wellston, Jackson County, OH and administers 334 Section 8 vouchers and 165 public housing units.
HUD PHA code OH040. Program type: Combined. Households served: 354. Occupancy: 70%. ZIP codes served: 11.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45601 | $900 | $950 | $1,130 | $1,450 | $1,490 |
| 45613 | $750 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,230 | $1,340 |
| 45621 | $760 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,260 | $1,340 |
| 45634 | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,200 | $1,400 |
| 45640 | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,330 |
| 45653 | $740 | $820 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,460 |
| 45656 | $770 | $790 | $1,020 | $1,270 | $1,470 |
| 45672 | $810 | $820 | $1,050 | $1,300 | $1,420 |
| 45682 | $770 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,340 | $1,490 |
| 45685 | $760 | $810 | $1,000 | $1,270 | $1,470 |
| 45692 | $820 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,340 | $1,440 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Jackson County Metropolitan Housing Authority
249 W 13th St, Wellston, OH 45692
Phone: (740) 384-5627
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About Jackson County Metropolitan Housing Authority
Overview
The Jackson County Metropolitan Housing Authority operates 165 public housing units and administers 334 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 354 households. With an occupancy rate of 70%, the authority offers a combined program, integrating both public housing and voucher assistance to support local families in need.
Scale and standing
The Jackson County Metropolitan Housing Authority ranks 48th in Ohio by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 74 authorities in the state. This places it in the middle tier, providing significant housing assistance to residents of Jackson County. The authority's voucher count is comparable to other mid-sized agencies in the region, ensuring a substantial impact on local housing stability.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1,080, with an average of $989. This is lower than the state average of $1,169. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 45601 at $1,080, while the lowest is in ZIP code 45656 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.