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Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority
Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority is based in Springfield, Clark County, OH and administers 1,378 Section 8 vouchers and 789 public housing units.
HUD PHA code OH021. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,476. Occupancy: 68%. ZIP codes served: 23.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-05-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMPAIGN COUNTY | $811 | $900 | $1,151 | $1,466 | $1,617 |
| CLARK COUNTY | $839 | $927 | $1,217 | $1,491 | $1,729 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
Utility allowances
Monthly allowances for tenant-paid utilities (Single-Family (Detached House/Mobile Home/Manufactured Home) Energy Efficient), effective 2026-01-01. Rent plus these must fit under the payment standard.
| Utility | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heating (Natural Gas) | $24 | $29 | $33 | $38 | $42 |
| Heating (Bottle Gas) | $76 | $91 | $106 | $120 | $135 |
| Heating (Electric) | $46 | $54 | $63 | $72 | $81 |
| Heating (Electric Heat Pump) | $25 | $29 | $34 | $39 | $43 |
| Heating (Fuel Oil) | $91 | $109 | $125 | $143 | $162 |
| Cooking (Natural Gas) | $2 | $3 | $3 | $4 | $5 |
| Cooking (Bottle Gas) | $5 | $7 | $10 | $12 | $17 |
| Cooking (Electric) | $5 | $6 | $8 | $11 | $13 |
| Other Electric (Electric) | $27 | $31 | $43 | $56 | $68 |
| Air Conditioning (Electric) | $3 | $4 | $8 | $12 | $17 |
| Water Heating (Natural Gas) | $6 | $7 | $10 | $13 | $16 |
| Water Heating (Bottle Gas) | $20 | $22 | $32 | $39 | $52 |
| Water Heating (Electric) | $16 | $18 | $23 | $28 | $33 |
| Water Heating (Fuel Oil) | $23 | $26 | $38 | $49 | $60 |
| Water | $16 | $19 | $24 | $30 | $36 |
| Sewer | $38 | $44 | $55 | $66 | $77 |
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 Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority
- SMHA Special Board Meeting – Wednesday, January 28, 2026The Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority has scheduled a special board meeting for January 28, 2026.
- SMHA Special Board Meeting – November 5, 2025The Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority will hold a special board meeting on November 5, 2025.
- Housing Choice Voucher Update 11/1/2025The Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority has provided an update on Housing Choice Voucher program changes effective November 1, 2025.
- Public Notice Comment Period – 2025 Designated Housing PlanThe Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority is accepting public comments on the 2025 Designated Housing Plan.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43010 | $1,090 | $1,200 | $1,570 | $1,940 | $2,230 |
| 43044 | $720 | $810 | $1,030 | $1,330 | $1,450 |
| 43078 | $750 | $850 | $1,070 | $1,390 | $1,510 |
| 43140 | $990 | $1,060 | $1,260 | $1,500 | $1,710 |
| 43153 | $1,120 | $1,210 | $1,470 | $1,770 | $2,020 |
| 45314 | $820 | $900 | $1,120 | $1,460 | $1,590 |
| 45316 | $760 | $840 | $1,080 | $1,360 | $1,530 |
| 45319 | $730 | $800 | $1,050 | $1,300 | $1,490 |
| 45323 | $770 | $840 | $1,100 | $1,360 | $1,560 |
| 45324 | $960 | $1,060 | $1,320 | $1,710 | $1,880 |
| 45341 | $750 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,330 | $1,530 |
| 45344 | $760 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,360 | $1,550 |
| 45349 | $1,210 | $1,330 | $1,740 | $2,150 | $2,470 |
| 45368 | $700 | $770 | $1,000 | $1,240 | $1,430 |
| 45369 | $810 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,430 | $1,650 |
| 45372 | $810 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,430 | $1,650 |
| 45387 | $790 | $880 | $1,090 | $1,420 | $1,550 |
| 45501 | $810 | $890 | $1,160 | $1,430 | $1,650 |
| 45502 | $890 | $980 | $1,280 | $1,580 | $1,810 |
| 45503 | $860 | $950 | $1,240 | $1,530 | $1,760 |
| 45504 | $840 | $920 | $1,210 | $1,500 | $1,720 |
| 45505 | $780 | $860 | $1,120 | $1,380 | $1,590 |
| 45506 | $850 | $930 | $1,220 | $1,510 | $1,730 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority
2026 W Main St, Springfield, OH 45504
Phone: (937) 325-7331
Official website: smhaohio.gov
Email updates
About Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority
Overview
The Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority (SMHA) operates 789 public housing units and administers 1,378 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,476 households. With an occupancy rate of 68%, SMHA runs a combined program, offering both housing units and rental assistance to residents in Clark County, Ohio.
Scale and standing
Among the 74 housing authorities in Ohio, the Springfield Metropolitan Housing Authority ranks 15th in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers administered. This places it in a significant position within the state, reflecting its substantial role in providing rental assistance to a large number of families in the Springfield area.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The two-bedroom Fair Market Rent (FMR) in the Springfield area ranges from $970 to $1,660, with an average of $1,150. This is slightly below the state average of $1,169. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom unit is found in ZIP code 45349 at $1,660, while the lowest is in ZIP code 45368 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.