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Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority

Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority is based in Lorain, Lorain County, OH and administers 3,168 Section 8 vouchers and 913 public housing units.

HUD PHA code OH012. Program type: Combined. Households served: 3,663. Occupancy: 89%. ZIP codes served: 24.

Payment standards

The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.

Area	Studio	1 bedroom	2 bedroom	3 bedroom	4 bedroom	5 bedroom
44001	$870	$980	$1,190	$1,530	$1,640	$1,886
44011	$1,170	$1,323	$1,602	$2,061	$2,205	$2,536
44012	$1,224	$1,386	$1,674	$2,151	$2,304	$2,650
44035	$840	$950	$1,150	$1,480	$1,580	$1,817
44039	$922	$1,046	$1,267	$1,632	$1,747	$2,009
44044	$920	$1,040	$1,260	$1,620	$1,730	$1,990
44050	$960	$1,085	$1,315	$1,690	$1,805	$2,076
44052	$830	$940	$1,140	$1,470	$1,570	$1,806
44053	$790	$890	$1,080	$1,390	$1,490	$1,714
44054	$950	$1,085	$1,306	$1,680	$1,795	$2,064
44055	$820	$940	$1,130	$1,450	$1,550	$1,783
44074	$860	$980	$1,180	$1,520	$1,620	$1,863

Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.

Utility allowances

Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multi-Family), effective 2024-11-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.

Utility	Studio	1 bedroom	2 bedroom	3 bedroom	4 bedroom
Heating (Natural Gas)	$13	$16	$18	$21	$24
Heating (Bottle Gas)	$64	$78	$88	$100	$115
Heating (Electric)	$27	$31	$42	$53	$64
Heating (Electric Heat Pump)	$23	$27	$33	$37	$41
Heating (Fuel Oil)	$71	$82	$95	$109	$122
Cooking (Natural Gas)	$2	$2	$3	$3	$4
Cooking (Bottle Gas)	$7	$7	$12	$17	$22
Cooking (Electric)	$7	$8	$11	$15	$18
Other Electric	$25	$29	$41	$52	$64
Air Conditioning	$5	$5	$8	$10	$12
Water Heating (Natural Gas)	$4	$4	$7	$8	$10
Water Heating (Bottle Gas)	$20	$22	$32	$39	$51
Water Heating (Electric)	$17	$20	$26	$31	$37
Water Heating (Fuel Oil)	$20	$24	$34	$44	$54
Water	$24	$25	$36	$47	$58
Sewer	$28	$28	$29	$37	$45

Source: authority's utility allowance schedule.

Waiting lists

Program	Status	Source
Project-based vouchers	Open	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.

Latest from Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority

2026-10-23RAD’ Renovation Preserves 353 Units in Ohio
A $144 million rehabilitation project will renovate three 1950s-era public housing communities in Ohio, preserving 353 units through one of the state's largest Low Income Housing Tax Credit investments.
2026-10-23Refurbished units, revitalized community at Wilkes Villa as renovations progress
Wilkes Villa public housing development is undergoing its first major renovations in 54 years, with residents moving back into refinished units as the project progresses.
2026-10-23South Lorain community unveils mural by local artists
A mural created by local artists was unveiled at South Lorain Community Park through a partnership between Raise Up and FireFish.
2026-07-22Foster Senior Lofts
Applications are now being accepted for two-bedroom project-based voucher units at Foster Senior Lofts in Elyria.
2026-07-22Foster Senior Lofts Waiting List Opening
The Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority is opening a waiting list for the Foster Senior Lofts.

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
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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.

Contact

Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority

1600 Kansas Ave, Lorain, OH 44052

Phone: (440) 288-1600

Official website: rupartners.org

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About Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority

Overview

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.

Scale and standing

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.

Rent standards in the area it covers

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.

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.