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Jefferson Metropolitan Housing Authority
Jefferson Metropolitan Housing Authority is based in Steubenville, Jefferson County, OH and administers 824 Section 8 vouchers and 545 public housing units.
HUD PHA code OH014. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,133. Occupancy: 83%. ZIP codes served: 23.
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
| Public housing | Closed | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43901 | $890 | $920 | $1,180 | $1,530 | $1,730 |
| 43903 | $730 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,430 |
| 43907 | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,330 | $1,340 |
| 43908 | $760 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,490 |
| 43910 | $1,150 | $1,160 | $1,510 | $1,950 | $2,260 |
| 43913 | $770 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,510 |
| 43917 | $760 | $790 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,510 |
| 43925 | $1,040 | $1,050 | $1,360 | $1,760 | $2,040 |
| 43926 | $770 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,510 |
| 43930 | $830 | $850 | $1,080 | $1,400 | $1,530 |
| 43932 | $840 | $850 | $1,090 | $1,410 | $1,610 |
| 43938 | $900 | $910 | $1,180 | $1,520 | $1,770 |
| 43939 | $770 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,520 |
| 43943 | $770 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,510 |
| 43944 | $870 | $880 | $1,140 | $1,470 | $1,710 |
| 43945 | $830 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,400 | $1,470 |
| 43948 | $920 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,550 | $1,800 |
| 43952 | $790 | $790 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,550 |
| 43953 | $860 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,440 | $1,680 |
| 43961 | $770 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,510 |
| 43963 | $800 | $810 | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,580 |
| 43964 | $770 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,510 |
| 43971 | $740 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,470 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Jefferson Metropolitan Housing Authority
153 N 5th St, Steubenville, OH 43952
Phone: (740) 282-0994
Official website: jeffersonmha.org
Email updates
About Jefferson Metropolitan Housing Authority
Overview
The Jefferson Metropolitan Housing Authority operates 545 public housing units and administers 824 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,133 households. With an occupancy rate of 83%, the authority runs a combined program, offering both public housing and rental assistance to residents in Jefferson County, Ohio.
Scale and standing
Among the 74 housing authorities in Ohio, the Jefferson Metropolitan Housing Authority ranks 28th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state, reflecting its significant role in providing housing assistance to the local community.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1,210, with an average of $1,033. This is below the state average of $1,169. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 43948 at $1,210, while the lowest is in ZIP code 43926 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.