Program: Combined · Public housing units: 913 · Section 8 vouchers: 3,168 · Households served: 3,663 · Occupancy: 89% · ZIP codes served: 24
The Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority manages 913 public housing units and administers 3,168 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 3,663 households. The authority has an occupancy rate of 89% and operates a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in Lorain County.
The Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority ranks 7th in Ohio by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 74 authorities in the state. This places it among the larger providers of housing assistance in Ohio, reflecting its significant role in supporting low-income families within Lorain County.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1,920, with an average of $1,305. This is higher than the state average of $1,169. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is in ZIP code 44280 at $1,920, while the lowest is in ZIP code 44851 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44001 | $860 | $980 | $1,190 | $1,520 | $1,640 |
| 44011 | $1,330 | $1,520 | $1,840 | $2,350 | $2,540 |
| 44012 | $1,340 | $1,530 | $1,850 | $2,360 | $2,550 |
| 44028 | $1,360 | $1,540 | $1,870 | $2,390 | $2,580 |
| 44035 | $830 | $950 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,580 |
| 44039 | $950 | $1,080 | $1,310 | $1,670 | $1,810 |
| 44044 | $930 | $1,060 | $1,280 | $1,640 | $1,760 |
| 44049 | $830 | $940 | $1,140 | $1,460 | $1,570 |
| 44050 | $920 | $1,050 | $1,270 | $1,620 | $1,750 |
| 44052 | $820 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,440 | $1,560 |
| 44053 | $770 | $870 | $1,060 | $1,350 | $1,460 |
| 44054 | $950 | $1,080 | $1,310 | $1,670 | $1,810 |
| 44055 | $810 | $920 | $1,110 | $1,420 | $1,530 |
| 44074 | $830 | $940 | $1,140 | $1,460 | $1,570 |
| 44089 | $1,040 | $1,130 | $1,390 | $1,760 | $1,930 |
| 44090 | $730 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,390 |
| 44253 | $910 | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,610 | $1,740 |
| 44256 | $980 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,730 | $1,860 |
| 44275 | $1,010 | $1,150 | $1,390 | $1,780 | $1,920 |
| 44280 | $1,390 | $1,570 | $1,910 | $2,440 | $2,630 |
| 44851 | $780 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,520 |
| 44859 | $780 | $820 | $1,020 | $1,320 | $1,520 |
| 44880 | $810 | $890 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,560 |
| 44889 | $970 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,580 | $1,860 |
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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