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Jackson County Metropolitan Housing Authority

Wellston, Jackson County, OH · HUD PHA code OH040

Program: Combined · Public housing units: 165 · Section 8 vouchers: 334 · Households served: 354 · Occupancy: 70% · ZIP codes served: 11

Jackson County Metropolitan Housing Authority
249 W 13th St, Wellston, OH 45692
(740) 384-5627

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.

Fair Market Rent by ZIP code (FY2027)

ZIPStudio1BR2BR3BR4BR
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: 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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