Program: Combined · Public housing units: 643 · Section 8 vouchers: 628 · Households served: 1,203 · Occupancy: 94% · ZIP codes served: 22
The Portsmouth Metropolitan Housing Authority operates 643 public housing units and administers 628 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,203 households. With an occupancy rate of 94%, the authority offers a combined program, providing both rental assistance and affordable housing options to residents of Portsmouth, Ohio.
The Portsmouth Metropolitan Housing Authority ranks 35th in the state of Ohio in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers, out of 74 authorities statewide. This places it in the middle tier of Ohio's housing authorities, reflecting its significant role in providing rental assistance to the community.
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the area ranges from $970 to $1,210, with an average of $1,006. This is lower than the state average of $1,169. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 45684 at $1,210, while the lowest is in ZIP code 45656 at $970.
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45613 | $750 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,230 | $1,340 |
| 45616 | $760 | $850 | $1,000 | $1,250 | $1,320 |
| 45629 | $780 | $850 | $1,020 | $1,350 | $1,480 |
| 45630 | $800 | $930 | $1,130 | $1,510 | $1,660 |
| 45636 | $850 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,390 |
| 45638 | $850 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,290 | $1,390 |
| 45648 | $750 | $850 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,540 |
| 45652 | $710 | $830 | $1,020 | $1,360 | $1,510 |
| 45653 | $740 | $820 | $1,020 | $1,330 | $1,460 |
| 45656 | $770 | $790 | $1,020 | $1,270 | $1,470 |
| 45657 | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,340 | $1,490 |
| 45659 | $860 | $860 | $1,000 | $1,280 | $1,390 |
| 45660 | $790 | $870 | $1,050 | $1,300 | $1,380 |
| 45661 | $760 | $770 | $1,010 | $1,220 | $1,330 |
| 45662 | $700 | $820 | $1,010 | $1,360 | $1,510 |
| 45663 | $700 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| 45671 | $750 | $830 | $1,030 | $1,320 | $1,440 |
| 45677 | $710 | $840 | $1,020 | $1,370 | $1,520 |
| 45682 | $770 | $820 | $1,000 | $1,340 | $1,490 |
| 45684 | $880 | $1,020 | $1,240 | $1,630 | $1,780 |
| 45694 | $720 | $850 | $1,040 | $1,400 | $1,550 |
| 45699 | $750 | $850 | $1,060 | $1,390 | $1,540 |
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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