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:
1.
Education and training of its membership and publics
2. Exchange of information and concerns
3. Mutual support
4. Collaborative efforts
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. |