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Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority
Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority is based in Medina, Medina County, OH and administers 704 Section 8 vouchers.
HUD PHA code OH027. Program type: Section 8. Households served: 628. Occupancy: 89%. ZIP codes served: 24.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Multi-Family (Garden/Apartment/High-Rise/Row House/Townhouse)), effective 2024-07-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas (Columbia)) | $14 | $16 | $18 | $21 | $24 |
| Heating (Natural Gas (Dominion)) | $10 | $12 | $14 | $16 | $18 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $80 | $95 | $109 | $126 | $140 |
| Heating (Electric (Wadsworth)) | $22 | $26 | $36 | $45 | $55 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump (Wadsworth)) | $20 | $23 | $28 | $31 | $35 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas (Columbia)) | $2 | $2 | $3 | $3 | $4 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas (Dominion)) | $1 | $1 | $2 | $2 | $3 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $9 | $9 | $14 | $20 | $26 |
| Cooking (Electric (Wadsworth)) | $5 | $6 | $9 | $11 | $14 |
| Other Electric ((Wadsworth)) | $19 | $23 | $32 | $41 | $50 |
| Air Conditioning ((Wadsworth)) | $3 | $4 | $5 | $6 | $8 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas (Columbia)) | $4 | $4 | $6 | $8 | $10 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas (Dominion)) | $3 | $3 | $5 | $6 | $7 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $23 | $26 | $37 | $46 | $60 |
| Water Heating (Electric (Wadsworth)) | $14 | $16 | $20 | $25 | $29 |
| Water ((Wadsworth)) | $21 | $22 | $30 | $39 | $48 |
Waiting lists
| Program | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) | Closed | Authority's page |
As published on the authority's website when we last checked it. Confirm with the authority before applying.
Latest from Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority
- The Lafayette Public NoticeThe Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority is opening a Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list specifically for The Lafayette property located at 881 Lafayette Road in Medina, Ohio.
- The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners will take place at 5:00pm on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 455 Seville Road, Wadsworth, OH 44281.The Board of Commissioners will hold their next regular meeting on September 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The meeting will take place at 455 Seville Road, Wadsworth, OH 44281.
- Santee Landing Wait List ClosingThe Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority will close the waitlist for two- and three-bedroom apartments at Santee Landing on September 25, 2026.
- Labor Day – Monday, September 7, 2026The Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day.
- Independence Day – Friday, July 4, 2026The Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2026, in observance of Independence Day.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44090 | $730 | $830 | $1,010 | $1,290 | $1,390 |
| 44149 | $1,120 | $1,280 | $1,550 | $1,980 | $2,140 |
| 44203 | $780 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,310 | $1,430 |
| 44212 | $1,050 | $1,200 | $1,450 | $1,850 | $2,000 |
| 44214 | $790 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,370 | $1,590 |
| 44215 | $960 | $1,100 | $1,330 | $1,700 | $1,830 |
| 44217 | $780 | $870 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,560 |
| 44230 | $720 | $810 | $1,030 | $1,250 | $1,460 |
| 44233 | $850 | $960 | $1,170 | $1,500 | $1,610 |
| 44235 | $830 | $940 | $1,150 | $1,460 | $1,610 |
| 44251 | $1,260 | $1,440 | $1,730 | $2,230 | $2,380 |
| 44253 | $910 | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,610 | $1,740 |
| 44254 | $780 | $890 | $1,080 | $1,380 | $1,490 |
| 44256 | $980 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,730 | $1,860 |
| 44270 | $720 | $810 | $1,030 | $1,250 | $1,450 |
| 44273 | $830 | $950 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,590 |
| 44274 | $910 | $1,030 | $1,250 | $1,600 | $1,720 |
| 44275 | $1,010 | $1,150 | $1,390 | $1,780 | $1,920 |
| 44280 | $1,390 | $1,570 | $1,910 | $2,440 | $2,630 |
| 44281 | $910 | $1,030 | $1,250 | $1,600 | $1,720 |
| 44287 | $720 | $810 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,420 |
| 44321 | $1,220 | $1,310 | $1,690 | $2,020 | $2,220 |
| 44333 | $1,000 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,670 | $1,830 |
| 44880 | $810 | $890 | $1,080 | $1,390 | $1,560 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority
120 W Washington St Ste 1L, Medina, OH 44256
Phone: (330) 725-7531
Official website: mmha.org
Email updates
About Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority
Overview
The Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority (MMHA) operates as a voucher-only agency, administering 704 Section 8 vouchers. These vouchers support 628 households, with an occupancy rate of 89%. The MMHA does not manage any public housing units, focusing solely on providing rental assistance to eligible families in Medina County, Ohio.
Scale and standing
Among the 74 housing authorities in Ohio, the Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority ranks 32nd in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. This places it in the middle tier of voucher providers within the state, serving a significant number of households while maintaining a balanced and efficient operation.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area served by the Medina Metropolitan Housing Authority ranges from $990 to $1920, with an average of $1283. This is slightly higher than the state average of $1169. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 44280 at $1920, while the lowest is in ZIP code 44270 at $990.
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.