Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Waiting List
Open Now: Cuyahoga County, Ohio Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Now: Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Now: Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Open Now: Moderate Rehabilitation Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Open Now: Project Based Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Open Now: Medina Creative Housing Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Open Now: Senior and Disabled Project Based Rental Assistance Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Carver Park RAD lll, 1,2,3,4 and 5-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Wade Park High Rise & Family, 1 and 2-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Laronde Apartments, 1-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: The Louise C. Stokes Scholar House, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: The Northern Ohio Blanket Mills and The Davis, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Chesterfield Terrace, 1 and 2-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Project Based Rental Assistance Other Project Based Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Kirby Manor Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List Learn More

Open Now: Cuyahoga County, Ohio Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher rental housing assistance in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is accepting Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from November 9, 2020, until further notice.

To apply while the waitlist is open, complete the online application.

Income limits can be found here.

This waiting list has the following preferences:

  • Insufficient Funding
  • PHA-Displaced
  • Victims of Disaster
  • Emergency Transfer
  • Money Follows the Person/Ohio Home Choice Preference
  • Moving on Preference
  • Housing Mobility Demonstration
  • Residency Preference
  • FUP Youth Preference

Selected applicants will be placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.

For more information, visit the CMHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland public notice, as of October 26, 2020 and updated on September 7, 2023.

Open Now: Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least April, 2018, until further notice.

To apply, complete the online application, and select the box for an open Public Housing waiting list in the "Low Income Public Housing (LIPH)" program section.

For more information, visit the CMHA website.

Open Now: Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Senior and Disabled Public Housing Waiting List

The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) waiting list for Near-elderly (50+ or 55+) Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least April, 2018, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application, and select the box for an open age-restricted Public Housing waiting list in the "Low Income Public Housing (LIPH)" program section.

For more information, visit the CMHA website.

Open Now: Moderate Rehabilitation Other Project Based Waiting List

The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority's Moderate Rehabilitation waiting list is currently open. Interested applicants can apply at any time.

Open Now: Project Based Other Project Based Waiting List

The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority's Project Based waiting list is now accepting applications until January 31, 2025, at 5:00 PM. Applications can be submitted online or in person at designated locations.

Open Now: Medina Creative Housing Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Middleburg Heights, Ohio.

The Medina Creative Housing waiting list for the Disabled Section 8 Project-Based Voucher is now accepting applications from January 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM.

Open Now: Senior and Disabled Project Based Rental Assistance Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List

The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) waiting list for Senior and Disabled Project Based Rental Assistance apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least April, 2018, until further notice.

To apply during the opening period, complete the online application, and select the box for an open waiting list in the "Project Based Rental Assistance" section.

For more information, visit the CMHA website.

Closed: Carver Park RAD lll, 1,2,3,4 and 5-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Cleveland, Ohio.

The waiting list for Carver Park RAD III in Cleveland, Ohio is currently closed. This RAD property offers 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-bedroom units with project-based Section 8 voucher assistance, but is not accepting new applications at this time.

For information about when the waiting list may reopen, contact the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority at (216) 348-5000 or visit www.cmha.net.

Closed: Wade Park High Rise & Family, 1 and 2-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Wade Park High Rise & Family waiting list for 1 and 2-bedroom Project-Based Voucher units is currently closed. The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority is not accepting new applications at this time.

For information about when the waiting list may reopen, contact CMHA at (216) 348-5000 or visit 8120 Kinsman Road, Cleveland, OH 44104.

Closed: Laronde Apartments, 1-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Laronde Apartments waiting list for 1-bedroom Project-Based Voucher units is currently closed. The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority is not accepting new applications at this time.

For updates on when the waiting list may reopen, contact CMHA at (216) 348-5000 or visit 8120 Kinsman Road, Cleveland, OH 44104.

Closed: The Louise C. Stokes Scholar House, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Louise C. Stokes Scholar House in Cleveland, Ohio is not currently accepting applications for 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom Project-Based Voucher units. This property is managed by the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority and provides rental assistance to eligible families pursuing higher education.

The waiting list is closed at this time. For information about when the waiting list may reopen, contact the property management office or the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority.

Property: Louise C. Stokes Scholar House
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
For updates: Contact Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority at (216) 348-5000 or visit cmha.net

Closed: The Northern Ohio Blanket Mills and The Davis, 1, 2 and 3-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Northern Ohio Blanket Mills and The Davis in Cleveland, Ohio are not currently accepting applications for 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom Project-Based Voucher units. These properties are managed by the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority and provide rental assistance to eligible families.

The waiting lists are closed at this time. For information about when the waiting lists may reopen, contact the property management offices or the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority.

Properties: Northern Ohio Blanket Mills and The Davis
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
For updates: Contact Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority at (216) 348-5000 or visit cmha.net

Closed: Chesterfield Terrace, 1 and 2-Bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Parma, Ohio.

Chesterfield Terrace in Parma, Ohio has closed its waiting list for 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom Section 8 Project-Based Voucher units. The property is managed by the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA).

The waiting list is not currently accepting new applications. Please check CMHA's website at www.cmha.net or call (216) 348-5000 for updates on when the waiting list may reopen.

Applicants already on the waiting list will be contacted when units become available.

Closed: Project Based Rental Assistance Other Project Based Waiting List

The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority was open for Project Based Rental Assistance applications from February 1, 2025, until March 1, 2025.

Closed: Kirby Manor Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher Waiting List

This waiting list is for Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher rental housing assistance in Cleveland, Ohio.

The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority Senior Section 8 Project-Based Voucher waiting list for Studio and 1-Bedroom apartments at Kirby Manor is closed.

The CMHA last accepted applications for this waiting list from April 12, 2022.There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to complete the online application. CMHA had a limited number of self service kiosks available for public use at the Main Campus Building.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It was not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the CMHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the CMHA public notice on April 11, 2022.

About The Agency

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 24,782 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

8120 Kinsman Road, Cleveland, OH

Visit Website(216) 348-5000

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How large is the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority?

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority serves 17,207 low-income households. The agency manages 15,857 Housing Choice Vouchers and 4,205 public housing units.

What are the incomes of residents served by the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority?

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 81 percent of households served by Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 93 percent of Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority households.

How many Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 4,473 households and make up 26 percent of households served by Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority.

How many female-headed renter households are served by the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority?

There are 13593 female-headed renter households living in Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 79% of those served by the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority.

What racial and ethnic groups are found among Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority renters?

Black 14,970
White 1,204
Hispanic 1,032

How many senior-headed renter households are served by Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority?

There are 3957 households headed by seniors served by the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority. Senior households are 23% of households in Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority housing.

How many households headed by persons with disabilities live in Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority housing?

There are 3785 persons with disabilities living in Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 22% of households served by the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority.

How does HUD rate the performance of the Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority?

The Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority is rated as a standard performer by HUD.

HUD rates the performance of Public Housing Agencies. The department looks at physical condition of properties, financial condition, management operations, and use of Public Housing Capital Funds for improvements.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority

Tremont Pointe

Various, Cleveland, Ohio 44113

bed 1-3
payment $1151-2032/mo.
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Riverside Park Homes

4609 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44135

bed 2-4
accessibility Accessible

Miles Pointe

11806 Miles Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44105

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Riverside Park

17800 Parkmount Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44135

bed 1-4
accessibility Accessible

Heritage View Homes

Various, Cleveland, Ohio 44104

bed 1-4
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Carver Park

Various, Cleveland, Ohio 44104

bed 1-5
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Outhwaite Homes

Various, Cleveland, Ohio 44104

bed 1-3
payment Subsidized

Villa San Bernardo

1160 Broadway Ave, Bedford, Ohio 44146

bed 1
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait

Medina Creative Housing II

1120 N Huntington St, Medina, Ohio 44256

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
accessible_forward Disability

Lee-Miles Apartments

4345 Lee Rd, Cleveland, Ohio 44128

bed 1-2
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Union Court

13511 Union Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44120

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
accessibility Accessible

Addison Square

7400 Wade Park Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44103

payment Subsidized

Lakeview Tower

2700 Washington Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44113

payment Subsidized

Bellaire Road Apartments

13609 Bellaire Rd, Cleveland, Ohio 44135

Riverview Tower

1795 W 25th St, Cleveland, Ohio 44113

accessibility Accessible

Bohn Tower

1300 Superior Ave E, Cleveland, Ohio 44114

Bellaire Garden-B

12000 Wanda Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44135

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Apthorp Tower

12900 Superior Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44112

bed 1

Union Square

3495 East 98th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44104

Wilson Tower

1919 E 55th St, Cleveland, Ohio 44103

bed Studio-1
payment Subsidized

King Kennedy North High Rise

2501 East 59th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44104

payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

Addison Townhouses

7220 Wade Park Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44103

Addison Townhouses

Various, Cleveland, Ohio 44135

Fairfax Intergenerational Housing

Various, Cleveland, Ohio 44104

bed 2-4
switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
real_estate_agent Accepts Vouchers
payment Income Based
accessibility Accessible

Westside Homes

3607 Clinton Ave, Cleveland, Ohio 44113

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible

The New Clifton Plaza

11430 Clifton Blvd, Cleveland, Ohio 44102

switch_access_shortcut Short Wait
payment Subsidized
accessibility Accessible
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