• 189 First Street
    Painesville, OH 44077
  • 440-354-3347
  • Open 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM Mondays through Thursdays

Welcome to
Lake MHA

TODAY'S DATE
October 12, 2024

Welcome to
Lake MHA

Our Mission

The mission of the Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority is to advocate for, develop and sustain affordable housing opportunities for the residents of Lake County. We support and encourage residents to attain self-sufficiency while maintaining a customer-centered focus.

HCV Program

Housing Choice Voucher
Program

Housing Choice Voucher Program

This program (formerly known as Section 8) offers low-income households an opportunity to lease privately owned rental housing at an affordable rate.
Go to the HCV Program Page
Details

FSS Program

Family Self-Sufficiency
Program

Family Self-Sufficiency Program

FSS is a voluntary program to help HCV participants become financially self-sufficient through employment.

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Details

HOP Program

Home Ownership
Program

Home Ownership Program

Qualified families in the HCV program can purchase a house with Lake MHA subsidizing a part of the monthly mortgage payment.

Go to the HOP Program Page
Details

Multifamily

HUD subsidized
multi-family units

Multifamily Program

Under the Multifamily Program, a family pays part of their adjusted income in rent to Lake MHA. Lake MHA receives a subsidy from HUD to cover the rest of the rent. 

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Market Rate

Market Rate Program

ParkView Place is a 40 unit apartment complex at 38185 and 38153 Erie Road in Willoughby. Six apartments are ADA accessible units.

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Details

Landlords

Information for Landlords

All the necessary resources, guidelines, and updates landlords need to navigate the housing programs effectively.

Go to the Landlords Program Page
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About LakeMHA

About LakeMHA

Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority (Lake MHA) administers housing assistance for approximately 1,700 families throughout Lake County.
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Employment

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Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority

2025 SAFMR (Small Area Fair Market Rents) Payment Standards

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Tenant Portal Now Availabile

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2024 Proposed Amendment for 2023 Admin Plan Nspire – HQS Bi-Annual Inspections

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Lake Metropolitan Housing Authority
Lake MHA Administrative Office
189 First Street
Painesville, Ohio 44077
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