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Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority
Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority is based in Toledo, Lucas County, OH and administers 4,745 Section 8 vouchers and 2,669 public housing units.
HUD PHA code OH006. Program type: Combined. Households served: 6,191. Occupancy: 84%. ZIP codes served: 30.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Bedrooms | Payment standard |
|---|---|
| Studio | $845 |
| 1 bedroom | $902 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,183 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,518 |
| 4 bedroom | $1,599 |
| 5 bedroom | $1,839 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Apartment). Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $16 | $18 | $22 | $24 | $27 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas/Propane) | $53 | $63 | $73 | $82 | $94 |
| Heating (Electric) | $21 | $25 | $34 | $43 | $52 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $19 | $22 | $26 | $30 | $33 |
| Heating (Oil) | $63 | $72 | $84 | $96 | $108 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $2 | $2 | $3 | $4 | $5 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas/Propane) | $6 | $6 | $10 | $14 | $18 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $6 | $9 | $12 | $15 |
| Other Electric (Electric) | $20 | $24 | $33 | $42 | $52 |
| Air Conditioning (Electric) | $6 | $7 | $9 | $12 | $15 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $5 | $5 | $7 | $10 | $12 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas/Propane) | $16 | $18 | $24 | $33 | $43 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $14 | $16 | $21 | $25 | $30 |
| Water Heating (Oil) | $18 | $21 | $30 | $39 | $48 |
| Water, Sewer, Trash Collection | $21 | $21 | $27 | $33 | $39 |
| Water | $52 | $53 | $64 | $75 | $85 |
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.
Latest from Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority
- 08/20/2026 - City of Toledo 2025-2026 Draft CAPERThe Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority has released the draft CAPER for the City of Toledo for the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
- City of Toledo 2025-2026 Draft CAPERThis announcement is about the City of Toledo's draft Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for 2025-2026.
- City of Toledo Final 2026-2027 Action PlanThis announcement concerns the City of Toledo's final action plan for the 2026-2027 period.
- 06/22/2026 - City of Toledo Final 2026-2027 Action PlanThe City of Toledo has finalized its 2026-2027 Action Plan for housing programs and initiatives.
- City of Toledo: 2026 - 2027 Draft Action PlanThis announcement is about the City of Toledo's draft action plan for 2026-2027.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43412 | $860 | $900 | $1,190 | $1,480 | $1,710 |
| 43434 | $790 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| 43445 | $860 | $920 | $1,200 | $1,450 | $1,870 |
| 43504 | $750 | $810 | $1,060 | $1,350 | $1,450 |
| 43522 | $870 | $930 | $1,210 | $1,540 | $1,650 |
| 43528 | $960 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,700 | $1,810 |
| 43532 | $930 | $940 | $1,160 | $1,550 | $1,920 |
| 43537 | $950 | $1,010 | $1,320 | $1,680 | $1,800 |
| 43542 | $1,030 | $1,100 | $1,440 | $1,840 | $1,960 |
| 43547 | $870 | $910 | $1,160 | $1,500 | $1,690 |
| 43558 | $800 | $850 | $1,110 | $1,420 | $1,510 |
| 43560 | $940 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,670 | $1,780 |
| 43566 | $1,130 | $1,210 | $1,580 | $2,020 | $2,150 |
| 43571 | $780 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,380 | $1,470 |
| 43604 | $720 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,360 |
| 43605 | $830 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,480 | $1,580 |
| 43606 | $840 | $890 | $1,170 | $1,490 | $1,590 |
| 43607 | $780 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,380 | $1,470 |
| 43608 | $750 | $800 | $1,040 | $1,330 | $1,410 |
| 43609 | $830 | $880 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,560 |
| 43610 | $820 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,460 | $1,550 |
| 43611 | $790 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| 43612 | $870 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,540 | $1,650 |
| 43613 | $800 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,430 | $1,520 |
| 43614 | $770 | $820 | $1,070 | $1,370 | $1,460 |
| 43615 | $930 | $990 | $1,300 | $1,660 | $1,770 |
| 43616 | $790 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
| 43617 | $940 | $1,000 | $1,310 | $1,670 | $1,780 |
| 43620 | $720 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,360 |
| 43623 | $820 | $870 | $1,140 | $1,460 | $1,550 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority
424 Jackson St, Toledo, OH 43604
Phone: (419) 259-9439
Official website: lucasmha.org
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About Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority
Overview
The Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) manages 2,669 public housing units and administers 4,745 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 6,191 households. With an occupancy rate of 84%, LMHA operates a combined program, offering both public housing and voucher assistance to residents in Toledo, Ohio.
Scale and standing
Among the 74 housing authorities in Ohio, the Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority ranks 6th in the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it among the larger authorities in the state, reflecting its significant role in providing housing assistance to a substantial number of families in Lucas County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent (FMR) for a two-bedroom unit in the area served by the Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority ranges from $970 to $1,510, with an average of $1,113. This is slightly below the state average of $1,169. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 43566 at $1,510, while the lowest is in ZIP code 43604 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.