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How To Apply

GMHA is no longer accepting online applications for Public Housing and Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV).
We are accepting paper applications only.

HOW TO APPLY
GMHA is no longer accepting online applications and will be accepting paper applications only.

GMHA is no longer accepting online applications via the Applicant Portal and will be accepting paper applications only. If you are interested in applying, you can do so by completing and submitting the Application for Admission, or you can visit our main office at 385 Center St, Chardon Ohio 44024 to pick up an application or contact the office at: gmha042@geaugamha.org or (440) 286-7413 Ext 100. If you are a person with a disability and/or need assistance, please contact the office.

Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4:30pm (closed from Noon - 1pm), Closed on Fridays & Federal Holidays.

WHAT'S NEEDED FROM YOU

A copy of photo ID and social security card must be provided with the application and attached to the application.

Please note: Applicants are responsible for informing our office in writing of any changes pertaining to their file by submitting the Applicant Update Form.

WHEN WE CONTACT YOU

GMHA will ONLY contact the applicant by the requested preference when they are at the top of the wait list they have selected. All correspondence regarding the annual purge update will be mailed to the mailing address you listed on your application. 

If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to Skylar Thorsen, Administrative Assistant at ext. 100 and sthorsen@geaugamha.org.

GMHA has two separate programs: Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). Each has its own waiting list and program manager. At the time of application, an applicant may pick the preferred waiting list they are interested in. If you are interested in applying, you can visit our main office at 385 Center St, Chardon Ohio 44024 to pick up an application or contact the office at: gmha042@geaugamha.org or (440) 286-7413 Ext 100.
image showing a comparison between Public Housin and Housing Choice Voucher
In accordance with 24CFR 982.209(b), GMHA uses the following local preferences
  • Veteran or widow of veteran
  • Government Action
  • Upward Mobility
  • Additional preference points available for the Mainstream Vouchers are:
    • Transitioning out of institutional and other segregated settings, homeless or at risk of homelessness
    • ONE member of the household must be disabled and between the ages of 18 and 61
  • Date and time of application ranks applicants within the same number of preference points
In order to be eligible for our programs, there are income limits that cannot be exceeded, depending on your family size. (Income limits are subject to change annually) Effective Date: 04/01/2025
Persons
Extremely Low Income
Section 8 Very Low Income
Public Housing Low Income
1
22,050
36,750
58,800
2
25,200
42,000
67,200
3
28,350
47,250
75,600
4
33,000
52,500
84,000
5
38,680
56,700
90,750
6
44,360
60,900
97,450
7
50,040
65,100
104,200
8
55,720
69,300
110,900
Generally speaking, PHA will reference the following standards in determining the appropriate unit bedroom size for a family. Each development uses the same occupancy standard.
image showing the occupancy standards for public housing