Who We Are

THE OHIO HOUSING AUTHORITIES CONFERENCE (OHAC) is a statewide trade association of Ohio’s 75 Public Housing Authorities. Housing Authorities are political sub-divisions of the State of Ohio organized to administer Federal funds received from Housing and Urban Development through annual contracts and other housing initiatives.

OHAC’s mission is to foster and promote affordable housing in the state of Ohio through:

The Ohio Housing Authorities Conference has a long history of professional service to the affordable housing industry. Strong leadership and advocacy among OHAC members has been a real catalyst for quality, affordable housing throughout the cities, towns and villages of Ohio. The housing authorities assist participants in developing the skills and self-confidence needed to become self sufficient. Some housing authorities assist families with additional needs including: child care, education, transportation, job training, credit counseling, utility assistance and other needed services.135,651 Ohio families are provided housing assistance through a variety of programs. These programs include: Conventional Public Housing Units and Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers.

CONVENTIONAL PUBLIC HOUSING UNITS
50,106 units statewide with approximately 125,000 residents served. The Public Housing Program provides rental assistance to low and moderate-income families and individuals. The Housing authority owns and manages all rental units offered under this program. Eligibility is based upon the individual’s income and family size. Units can range from one bedroom efficiencies, to multi-bedroom single family homes.

SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM
85,545 units statewide with approximately 214,476 residents served.

The Section 8 Voucher Program provides rental assistance to qualified families to subsidize rents in the private market place. These tenant-based vouchers provide low-income families with affordable housing choices.Families with a tenant-based voucher are able to choose from a variety of safe, well maintained, affordable, privately owned rental units. Homeownership opportunities are also available with this program. The amount of the vouchers can vary depending upon the resident’s income, family size and location of the private housing.

The total average tenant payment is $200 a month, with an average Housing Assistance Payment of $409 per month. Approximately $34 Million per month from the Public Housing Authorities makes its way into Ohio’s rental market.