Public Housing FAQ

What is public housing?

Public Housing is a program funded through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which provides affordable rental opportunities for eligible low-income families, elderly, and persons with disabilities.

How do I know if my family is eligible for the Public Housing Program?

The Public Housing Program strives to provide affordable housing choices for families who meet the income eligibility requirements established by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Click here for more information.

How do I apply?

Families wishing to apply for housing with AMHA can access the online application here.

How does the application process work?

Once you have submitted the preliminary application, you will be provided with a confirmation number as proof of the date and time of your application. You must keep this confirmation number to check your status in the future. When your name is nearing the top of a waiting list, you will be contacted for an eligibility interview.

You will be able to check your application status at any time by calling our automated status line at 330-252-9284. This status line will inform you of the date of your application, the wait lists you applied for, and the current wait time for those lists. Click here for further application information.

How much will my rent be?

All rent is calculated on a per household basis. All rents are determined by the Housing Authority in accordance with HUD regulations, Moving-To-Work Initiatives, and the Admissions and Continued Occupancy Policy.  Residents generally pay 30% of their adjusted monthly income in rent.

How long will I be on the waiting list?

Click here to see approximate wait times for the different housing programs.

What if I am denied for housing?

Applicants who are determined ineligible, who do not meet the Housing Authority's admission standards, or where the Housing Authority does not have an appropriate size and type of unit in its inventory will be given written notification promptly, including the reason for the determination.

Ineligible applicants will be promptly provided with a letter detailing their individual status, stating the reason for their ineligibility, and offering them an opportunity for an informal hearing.

Applicants must submit their request for an informal hearing in writing to the Housing Authority within 14 (fourteen) working days from the date of the notification of their ineligibility.