Program: Combined · Public housing units: 303 · Section 8 vouchers: 1,951 · Households served: 1,861 · Occupancy: 82% · ZIP codes served: 24
The Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority operates 303 public housing units and administers 1,951 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,861 households. With an occupancy rate of 82%, the authority offers a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options to residents of Portage County, Ohio.
The Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority ranks 10th in the state of Ohio by the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 74 authorities. This places it among the larger voucher providers in the state, reflecting its significant role in supporting low-income families and individuals in Portage County.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1,900, with an average of $1,276. This is higher than the state average of $1,169. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 44202 at $1,900, while the lowest is in ZIP code 44444 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44201 | $860 | $930 | $1,200 | $1,450 | $1,580 |
| 44202 | $1,330 | $1,430 | $1,850 | $2,220 | $2,430 |
| 44224 | $1,060 | $1,140 | $1,470 | $1,760 | $1,930 |
| 44231 | $750 | $810 | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,380 |
| 44234 | $800 | $870 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,480 |
| 44236 | $1,330 | $1,430 | $1,850 | $2,220 | $2,430 |
| 44240 | $910 | $970 | $1,260 | $1,510 | $1,660 |
| 44241 | $1,140 | $1,220 | $1,580 | $1,890 | $2,080 |
| 44243 | $910 | $970 | $1,260 | $1,510 | $1,660 |
| 44255 | $900 | $970 | $1,250 | $1,500 | $1,640 |
| 44260 | $840 | $910 | $1,170 | $1,400 | $1,540 |
| 44266 | $810 | $870 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,490 |
| 44272 | $890 | $960 | $1,240 | $1,480 | $1,630 |
| 44278 | $890 | $960 | $1,240 | $1,480 | $1,630 |
| 44285 | $810 | $870 | $1,130 | $1,350 | $1,490 |
| 44288 | $890 | $950 | $1,230 | $1,470 | $1,620 |
| 44312 | $870 | $940 | $1,210 | $1,450 | $1,590 |
| 44411 | $910 | $980 | $1,270 | $1,520 | $1,670 |
| 44412 | $730 | $780 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,330 |
| 44429 | $790 | $840 | $1,050 | $1,350 | $1,440 |
| 44444 | $750 | $800 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,370 |
| 44449 | $740 | $790 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,350 |
| 44491 | $790 | $850 | $1,060 | $1,360 | $1,450 |
| 44632 | $830 | $930 | $1,180 | $1,490 | $1,600 |
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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