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Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority
Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority is based in Ravenna, Portage County, OH and administers 1,951 Section 8 vouchers and 303 public housing units.
HUD PHA code OH031. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,861. Occupancy: 82%. ZIP codes served: 24.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2025-10-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atwater | $940 | $1,030 | $1,320 | $1,610 | $1,750 | $2,013 |
| Aurora | $1,360 | $1,480 | $1,900 | $2,320 | $2,520 | $2,898 |
| Brady Lake | $930 | $1,010 | $1,300 | $1,590 | $1,720 | $1,978 |
| Deerfield | $980 | $1,070 | $1,380 | $1,680 | $1,830 | $2,105 |
| Diamond | $740 | $800 | $1,020 | $1,260 | $1,370 | $1,576 |
| Garrettsville | $780 | $850 | $1,090 | $1,340 | $1,450 | $1,668 |
| Hiram | $820 | $900 | $1,140 | $1,410 | $1,530 | $1,760 |
| Kent | $910 | $990 | $1,280 | $1,560 | $1,700 | $1,955 |
| Mantua/Shalersville | $900 | $980 | $1,260 | $1,540 | $1,670 | $1,921 |
| Mogadore/Suffield | $880 | $960 | $1,240 | $1,510 | $1,640 | $1,886 |
| Newton Falls | $730 | $770 | $970 | $1,260 | $1,340 | $1,541 |
| North Benton | $720 | $760 | $970 | $1,230 | $1,320 | $1,518 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Waiting lists
Not published. We have not found a waiting list status on this authority's website. Contact the authority to ask whether its lists are open.
Latest from Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority
- PARTA Hiring EventThe Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority is promoting a hiring event with PARTA.
- Portage County Wellness Conversation EventPMHA staff participated in a Portage County wellness event focused on minority health disparities and healthy eating.
- Portage County Board of Commissioners Notice of Public HearingA notice about a public hearing by the Portage County Board of Commissioners has been posted.
- Ohio Means Jobs 4th Annual Reentry Resource FairThe Ohio Means Jobs 4th Annual Reentry Resource Fair is being promoted by PMHA.
- 2026 Board Meeting ScheduleThe 2026 board meeting schedule has been released by the Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority
2832 State Route 59, Ravenna, OH 44266
Phone: (330) 297-1489
Official website: portagehousing.org
Email updates
About Portage Metropolitan Housing Authority
Overview
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.
Scale and standing
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.
Rent standards in the area it covers
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.
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.