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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.

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. If you are a person with a disability or need assistance, please contact the office.

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

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
  • Victim of domestic violence
  • Veteran or widow of veteran
  • 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
20,900
34,800
55,650
2
23,850
39,800
63,600
3
26,850
44,750
71,550
4
32,150
49,700
79,500
5
37,650
53,700
85,900
6
43,150
57,700
92,250
7
48,650
61,650
98,600
8
54,140
65,650
104,950
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