Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority

This housing agency serves Lorain County, Ohio.

Waiting List
Closed: Lorain County, Ohio Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Other Housing Programs Other Waiting List Learn More
Closed: Harr Plaza and International Plaza, Elderly and Disabled Section 8 New Construction Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List Learn More

Closed: Lorain County, Ohio Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waiting List

The Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) last accepted Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher waiting list applications from April 11, 2023, until 1,000 applications were accepted. There is no notice when this waiting list will reopen.

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to call the LMHA.

Preferences have not been confirmed.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application is received.

For more information, visit the LMHA website.

Sources: This information was verified by the LMHA notice on April 10, 2023.

Closed: Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority Public Housing Waiting List

The Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently closed. Applications were last accepted on October 31, 2019. 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. 

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the LMHA Public Housing page, or the LMHA website.

Closed: Other Housing Programs Other Waiting List

The Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) waiting list for other housing programs is currently closed. Applications were last accepted on October 31, 2019. There is no notice of when this waiting list will reopen.

According to the LMHA, it "also maintains other housing programs, listed below, but they do not accept applications online." The programs are:

  • Public Housing - Living with Assistance
  • Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing
  • Veranda Rose
  • Albany Homes

To apply during the opening period, applicants were required to call the LMHA representative for the program.

Preferences have not yet been confirmed.

It is not known how applicants were placed on the waiting list.

For more information, visit the LMHA website.

Closed: Harr Plaza and International Plaza, Elderly and Disabled Section 8 New Construction Other Senior and Disabled Waiting List

The Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) waiting list for Elderly and Disabled Section 8 New Construction apartments at Harr Plaza and International Plaza is currently closed. Applications were last accepted on October 31, 2019.

To apply, complete the online application here. Select a waiting list designated for elderly and disabled residents.

There were no preferences.

Selected applicants were placed on the waiting list by date and time the application was received.

For more information, read the LMHA public notice, visit the LMHA Additional Housing for Elderly / Persons with Disabilities page, or visit the LMHA website.

About The Agency

Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority provides affordable housing for up to 4,567 low- and moderate-income households through its Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher and public housing programs.

1600 Kansas Avenue, Lorain, OH

Visit Website(440) 288-1600

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How large is the Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority?

Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority serves 4,293 low-income households. The agency manages 3,171 Housing Choice Vouchers and 1,376 public housing units.

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

Extremely low-income (ELI) renters, earning less than 30% of Area Median Income (AMI), make up 83 percent of households served by Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority. Very low-income renters earn less than 50% AMI, and are 97 percent of Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority households.

How many Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority residents are employed?

Working adults head 1,116 households and make up 26 percent of households served by Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority.

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

There are 3434 female-headed renter households living in Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority housing. Households headed by females are 80% of those served by the Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority.

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

Black 1,674
White 1,374
Hispanic 1,245

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

There are 815 households headed by seniors served by the Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority. Senior households are 19% of households in Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority housing.

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

There are 901 persons with disabilities living in Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority housing. Persons with disabilities are the head of 21% of households served by the Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority.

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

The Lorain 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.

How often does Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority open new waiting lists?

Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority’s Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list was last opened on April 11, 2023 and closed on April 11, 2023.

Public Housing Communities Managed by Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority

Lmha Oberlin Homes

160 N Park St, Oberlin, Ohio 44074

Leavitt Homes

2310 W 20th St, Lorain, Ohio 44052

Oberlin Homes

138 S Main St, Oberlin, Ohio 44074

Lakeview Plaza

310 W 7th St, Lorain, Ohio 44052

Wilkes - Villa

310 East Ave, Elyria, Ohio 44035

International Plaza

1825 Homewood Drive, Lorain, Ohio 44055

Harr Plaza

15 Chestnut St, Elyria, Ohio 44035