The Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) will resume accepting online applications for the Public Housing and Multifamily Housing Waiting Lists effective May 15, 2017 at 12:01 AM.

LMHA has Public Housing units, ranging in size from efficiency to six bedrooms, located throughout Lorain County, including accessible units. Additionally, LMHA manages one and two bedroom units at Harr Plaza and International Plaza, which are designated for persons who are elderly and/or have disabilities. Units are issued to qualified applicants based on household size.

Rent is based on 30% of Adjusted Gross Income. For residents with higher qualifying incomes, flat rents are available. Security Deposits are required.

Applicants will be contacted for eligibility interviews based on the date and time of their applications.

Applicants with disabilities in need of an accommodation may contact Admissions at 440-288-7484 for assistance.
TDD/TTY 800-750-0750

An Equal Housing Opportunity Provider 

Beginning May 1, 2018 all LMHA owned/managed properties will be smoke-free.  Smoking will be prohibited in all buildings, including tenant apartments.  All tenants will be required to execute a smoke-free lease addendum. 

Smoke Free Memo.pdf (1.12 mb)

Smoke Free Policy Mar 2017.docx (16.82 kb)

The HCVP Waiting List will be opening Monday June 24^th at noon until Sunday, June 30^th 11:59pm.  Once the waiting list closes, 500 applicants will be randomly selected for placement on the waiting list.  Please feel free to download the attached flyer.

Here is the flyier!

Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority will host the Strong Families Initiative for the residents of Westview Terrace and Leavitt Homes on Friday, June 14, 2019. This event is free and will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Westview Terrace, located at 2218 W. 24th St. Lorain, OH 44052. Parents and guardians can bring their children to enjoy the day together by participating in activities including a cookout, petting zoo, face painting, DJ, giveaways, and Child IDs from the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office, all while learning about available community resources that promote health, education, and economic empowerment. For more information, call Elizabeth Boardwine at 440-288-7437, or visithttps://www.facebook.com/lorainmha