Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority
Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority is a housing authority that participates in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), and Public Housing programs. As of January 20th, 2021, Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority has 1 waiting lists that are open now or opening soon.
Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority serves Lake County.
Open Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority Waiting Lists
Due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, some waiting list openings may be postponed until further notice. Visit the housing authority's website for the latest on its current operations, if one is available. If there is no information online, contact the housing authority directly. Due to a high volume of calls and modified office hours in most areas, it may take days or weeks to get a response.
Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority Website: https://www.lakehousing.org/.
Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority Phone: (440) 354-3347.
COVID-19 Update: As of November 24, 2020, the Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority has stated:
"Due to the continued surge of COVID-19, Lake MHA is taking precautions to help minimize the amount of people affected by COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and to help slow the threat of the virus by following the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Lake MHA will be closing its offices to the public effective Monday, November 30, 2020. Our intent is to reopen the office Monday, January 4, 20201. However, this date may be subject to change based on new developments regarding COVID-19.
Upon the recommendation of the Lake County General Health District, this decision is in the best interest of all tenants, staff, and our community.
Public Housing/Multifamily work Orders: All non-emergency work orders, other than those pertaining to the exterior of your unit, will be put on hold during this time and addressed when we reopen. Please continue to call the office at 440-353-3347 for any emergency work orders.
Housing Choice Voucher HQS Inspections: All routine/annual unit inspections will continue to be put on hold until further notice. We will continue inspection of vacant units for lease-up. Other inspections may be conducted on a case-by-base basis.
While the office will be closed to program participants and visitors, you may still reach your case worker and other office staff by email or phone. We will accommodate emergency situations by appointment only.
Thank you for your patience and understanding and we hope to be able to see you soon!"
Open Until Further Notice:
RAD Multifamily Waiting List
Please Note: Due to the decentralized nature of affordable housing information, the information about this waiting list may be out of date.
How To Apply to the Other Waiting List
The Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) RAD Multifamily waiting list is currently open, since at least March, 2019, until further notice. Waiting lists for a specific community or bedroom size may be closed.
Please note: The LMHA operates three RAD Multifamily Communities; Jackson Towers, Washington Square, and Woodlawn Homes.
There are two ways to apply:
- Call the LMHA at (440) 354-3347 to request an application by mail.
- Pick up an application at the LMHA office, located at 189 First Street, Painesville, OH 44077.
For more information, visit the LMHA Public Housing page here, or the LMHA website here.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (440) 354-3347.
Last Updated on 03/20/2019.
Other Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority Waiting Lists
Closed:
Lake County, Ohio Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List
How To Apply to the Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List
The Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list is currently closed. It was last open for 11 days in April, 2018; and before that for three days in July, 2016. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
For more information, visit the LMHA website here.
Last Updated on 03/20/2019.
Closed:
Mainstream Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List
How To Apply to the Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List
The Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) waiting list for the Section 8 mainstream Housing Choice Voucher apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted from July 27, 2020 until August 10, 2020. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
Please note: This opening was only for individuals and families who have a family member who: Is non-elderly (between ages 18 and 61), and has a verifiable disability.
There were two ways to apply during the opening period:
- Print the online paper application.
- Pick up an application from outside the LMHA administrative office.
Once the application was completed, it was postmarked by August 10, 2020 and mailed to the LMHA.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
25 applicants were placed on the waiting list by random lottery, weighed by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the LMHA website.
Sources: This information was verified by the LMHA public notice, as of July 24, 2020.
Service Area
This waiting list is for rental assistance in Lake County, Ohio.
Last Updated on 08/10/2020.
Closed:
Public Housing Waiting List
How To Apply to the Public Housing Waiting List
The Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) Public Housing waiting list is currently closed. It was last open in March, 2019. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.
Please note: The LMHA operates one Public Housing community, ParkView Place.
There were two ways to apply during the opening period:
- Visit the LMHA to pick up an application.
- Call to request an application by mail.
Once the application was completed, it must have been mailed or hand delivered.
This waiting list had the following preferences: Elderly, Disabled, Live, Work, or Attend School Locally, Veterans, Working/Employed, Victims of Domestic Violence, Displaced by Government Action, Displaced by Natural Disaster or Not Currently Living in Subsidized Housing.
Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received, by order of preferences.
For more information, visit the LMHA website here.
Last Updated on 03/20/2019.
About Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority
More information about Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority can be found on its website at https://www.lakehousing.org/.
Representatives of Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority may be available by phone at (440) 354-3347. Unless otherwise noted above, applications will not be provided or accepted by phone.
How To Check Your Waiting List Status
You can check your waiting list status online at www.lakehousing.org.
How To Update Your Application
If your application is on the LMHA waiting list, you are responsible for notifying LMHA of any changes to your application information, including address and phone number changes.
Periodically, you will receive communication to update your application information for LMHA, as well as when you are selected from the waiting list. Please respond to the communication promptly, as instructed by LMHA.
For more information, visit the LMHA website, or call the office at (440) 354-3347.
About the Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
As of the HUDs most recent Voucher Management System report, Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority manages 1,373 active Housing Choice Vouchers.
The following is a summary of the types of vouchers managed and the monthly costs of each as of December 31st, 2019:
|
Standard | Homeownership | Family Unification | Tenant Protection | Ported Out | VASH |
| Vouchers |
1,306 | 3 | 21 | 10 | 13 | 10 |
| Monthly Cost Per Voucher |
$554 | $404 | $686 | $527 | $907 | $631 |
| Monthly Cost |
$723,108 | $1,211 | $14,416 | $5,272 | $11,786 | $6,310 |
Household Characteristics of Voucher Holders for Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority
Waiting List and Tenancy
According to the 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households database, the housing authority's voucher program has an annual turnover of 12% having issued approximately 112 vouchers in the past year. The average voucher holder has received housing benefits for 8 years and 1 months. According to the 2016 PSH database, persons who were issued a voucher in the preceding 12 months waited an average of 23 months on the waiting list1.
Income Characteristics
According to 2016 Q4 Picture of Subsidized Households data, the average voucher household contains 2.3 persons and has a household income of $12,549 per year. 96% of households were very low income (VLI) and 72% were extremely low income (ELI). 30% of households had wages as a major source of income, 2% of households had welfare (TANF, General Assistance or Public Assistance) as their primary source of income, and 64% of households had other income (Social Security, Disability or Pension) as their major source of income.
Heads of Household Characteristics
2% of households were headed by a person 24 years old or less, 56% were headed by a person 25 to 49 years old, 24% were headed by a person 51 to 60 years old, and 17% were headed by a person 62 years old or older. In addition, 2% of households were headed by a person 85 years old or older.
47% of households included children, 3% of which had two adults in the household. 45% of households with children have a female head of household. 84% of all households were headed by a female.
40% of all voucher households were headed by minorities with 35% of all heads of households being Black and 0% being Hispanic.
Of all households participating in the Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority Housing Choice Voucher program, 25% include at least one person with a disability. 42% of households with a head of household 61 years or less were headed by a person with a disability. 72% of households headed by someone 62 or older were headed by a person with a disability.
Bedroom Size and Overhousing
18% of voucher holders reside in a home with zero or 1 bedroom, 45% with 2 bedrooms and 36% with 3 or more bedrooms. 31% of voucher recipients are considered overhoused, meaning they occupy a rental unit larger than their family size requires.
Rent, Assistance, and Utility Allowances
The average monthly tenant contribution to rent by Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority voucher holders in 2016 was $325 and the average monthly HUD expenditure per voucher holder was $601. The average utility allowance across all voucher recipients is $86.
1. This Picture of Subsidized Households data field is the average wait time of those who received a voucher in the preceding 12 months. Due to special voucher programs like VASH, recent waiting list purges, or waiting list preferences the average wait time can vary significantly from one year to the next and it is entirely possible many current applicants on the waiting list have been waiting for assistance for far longer.
Public Housing Apartments Operated by Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority
200 W Jackson St
Painesville, Ohio
