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Wayne Metropolitian Housing Authority
Wayne Metropolitian Housing Authority is based in Wooster, Wayne County, OH and administers 961 Section 8 vouchers and 225 public housing units.
HUD PHA code OH036. Program type: Combined. Households served: 1,003. Occupancy: 84%. ZIP codes served: 25.
Payment standards
The maximum subsidy this authority uses for Housing Choice Vouchers, effective 2026-01-01.
| Area | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom | 3 bedroom | 4 bedroom | 5 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland County | $691 | $795 | $992 | $1,306 | $1,545 | $1,777 |
| Holmes County | $736 | $742 | $973 | $1,197 | $1,288 | $1,481 |
| Wayne County | $747 | $849 | $1,083 | $1,323 | $1,476 | $1,698 |
Source: authority's payment standard schedule. Checked against HUD Fair Market Rent for these ZIP codes.
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44203 | $780 | $840 | $1,090 | $1,310 | $1,430 |
| 44214 | $790 | $890 | $1,130 | $1,370 | $1,590 |
| 44216 | $720 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,320 |
| 44217 | $780 | $870 | $1,110 | $1,350 | $1,560 |
| 44230 | $720 | $810 | $1,030 | $1,250 | $1,460 |
| 44270 | $720 | $810 | $1,030 | $1,250 | $1,450 |
| 44273 | $830 | $950 | $1,150 | $1,470 | $1,590 |
| 44276 | $750 | $840 | $1,070 | $1,300 | $1,510 |
| 44287 | $720 | $810 | $1,000 | $1,260 | $1,420 |
| 44606 | $700 | $780 | $1,000 | $1,210 | $1,420 |
| 44611 | $810 | $860 | $1,100 | $1,370 | $1,490 |
| 44614 | $760 | $860 | $1,090 | $1,380 | $1,480 |
| 44618 | $720 | $810 | $1,040 | $1,260 | $1,460 |
| 44624 | $800 | $830 | $1,080 | $1,350 | $1,480 |
| 44627 | $770 | $820 | $1,060 | $1,300 | $1,450 |
| 44638 | $920 | $950 | $1,230 | $1,540 | $1,630 |
| 44645 | $920 | $1,030 | $1,320 | $1,600 | $1,860 |
| 44659 | $710 | $800 | $1,020 | $1,250 | $1,420 |
| 44662 | $710 | $800 | $1,010 | $1,280 | $1,380 |
| 44666 | $770 | $870 | $1,110 | $1,380 | $1,530 |
| 44667 | $760 | $850 | $1,090 | $1,320 | $1,540 |
| 44676 | $720 | $800 | $1,020 | $1,240 | $1,430 |
| 44677 | $770 | $860 | $1,100 | $1,330 | $1,560 |
| 44691 | $790 | $880 | $1,130 | $1,370 | $1,600 |
| 44840 | $880 | $990 | $1,170 | $1,560 | $1,680 |
Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, FY2027.
Contact
Wayne Metropolitian Housing Authority
345 N Market St, Wooster, OH 44691
Phone: (330) 264-2727
Official website: waynemha.org
Email updates
About Wayne Metropolitian Housing Authority
Overview
The Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority operates 225 public housing units and administers 961 Section 8 vouchers, serving a total of 1,003 households. With an occupancy rate of 84%, the authority offers a combined program that supports both public housing and voucher recipients in Wayne County, Ohio.
Scale and standing
Among the 74 housing authorities in Ohio, the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority ranks 23rd in terms of the number of Section 8 vouchers it administers. This places it in the upper third of the state's authorities, reflecting its significant role in providing rental assistance to low-income families in Wayne County.
Rent standards in the area it covers
The Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit in Wayne County ranges from $970 to $1,300, with an average of $1,059. This is slightly below the state average of $1,169. The highest FMR for a two-bedroom is in ZIP code 44645 at $1,300, while the lowest is in ZIP code 44606 at $970.
Cities served
Section 8 Fair Market Rent by city in this authority's jurisdiction.
- Apple Creek, OH
- Barberton, OH
- Big prairie, OH
- Burbank, OH
- Canal Fulton, OH
- Clinton, OH
- Creston, OH
- Dalton, OH
- Doylestown, OH
- Dundee, OH
- Fredericksburg, OH
- Jeromesville, OH
- Lakeville, OH
- Marshallville, OH
- Mount eaton, OH
- Navarre, OH
- North Lawrence, OH
- Orrville, OH
- Rittman, OH
- Seville, OH
- Shreve, OH
- Smithville, OH
- Sterling, OH
- West salem, OH
- Wooster, OH
Source: US HUD Public Housing Authority data; Fair Market Rent FY2027. This is an independent reference page, not the authority's own site.