LMHA will begin accepting applications for the HCVP waiting list effective today. 

This information can also be found: http://www.lmha.org/housing-programs/housing-choice-voucher-program-section-8/how-do-i-apply/.

Printed copies of the pre-application form are available in front of LMHA’s Main Office.

Any questions should be directed to the Admissions Department at 440.288.7484 or admissions@lmha.org.

This memo serves as notice that the Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority follows the guidance outlined in the Ohio Department of Commerce Technical Bulletin #18-001.

Carbon Monoxide Memo 

Vaccine Flyer - Thurs July 15th 1pm - 4pm

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LMHA property management and administrative offices and lobbies are open to the public beginning Monday May 3, 2021 subject to COVID-19 Social Distancing protocols.  Masks and adherence to 6 feet social distancing are required when meeting with LMHA staff. LMHA is continuously monitoring its COVID-19 protocols to protect our staff, residents, and community. Residents and participants who wish may conduct business by via mail, email, text messaging, or fax as much as possible. A listing of LMHA employees can be found at lmha.org/about-lmha/contact-us. Please visit www.lmha.org and follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/lorainmha) for continued updates. 

LMHA property management and administrative offices and lobbies are open to the public beginning Monday May 3, 2021 subject to COVID-19 Social Distancing protocols.  Masks and adherence to 6 feet social distancing are required when meeting with LMHA staff. LMHA is continuously monitoring its COVID-19 protocols to protect our staff, residents, and community. Residents and participants who wish may conduct business by via mail, email, text messaging, or fax as much as possible. A listing of LMHA employees can be found at http://www.lmha.org/about-lmha/contact-us/. Please visit www.lmha.org and follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/lorainmha) for continued updates. 

LMHA property management and administrative offices and lobbies are open to the public beginning Monday May 3, 2021 subject to COVID-19 Social Distancing protocols.  Masks and adherence to 6 feet social distancing are required when meeting with LMHA staff. LMHA is continuously monitoring its COVID-19 protocols to protect our staff, residents, and community. Residents and participants who wish may conduct business by via mail, email, text messaging, or fax as much as possible. A listing of LMHA employees can be found at lmha.org/about-lmha/contact-us/. Please visit www.lmha.org and follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/lorainmha) for continued updates. 

The eviction moratorium issued by the CDC on September 4, 2020 has been extended through June 30, 2021.  Rent is not forgiven, but there is protection from eviction for tenants affected by COVID-19. To determine eligibility and for more information, please read this Notice of Eviction Moratorium from LMHA’s Executive Director, Judith Carlin, and the Tenant Submission form.  Also see the FAQs posted at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/eviction-moratoria-order-faqs.pdf. 

The Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) will be accepting pre-applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list. Pre-applications can be downloaded here . Paper forms are available outside the front entrance of LMHA’s Main Office, 1600 Kansas Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44052. Completed pre-applications must be sent via US mail to LMHA, P.O. Box 1009, Lorain, Ohio 44055. Only one pre-application per envelope. Envelopes must be postmarked by April 30, 2021 to be considered for selection. Applications submitted by any other means or postmarked after April 30, 2021 will not be eligible. Only one pre-application accepted per household.

Upon receipt, LMHA will assign each envelope a ticket. On the first and third Friday of each month beginning May 7, 2021, LMHA will randomly select a pre-determined number of tickets based upon LMHA’s operational needs. LMHA will contact those selected only by the phone, text, or email listed to begin screening for eligibility. Applications postmarked after the deadline and those not selected by August 31, 2021 will be disposed of on September 1, 2021. LMHA will not notify those persons.

LMHA abre lista de espera de HCVP

La Autoridad de Vivienda Metropolitana de Lorain (LMHA) aceptará solicitudes previas para la lista de espera del Programa de Vales de Elección de Vivienda. Las solicitudes previas se pueden descargar desde www.lmha.org. Los formularios en papel están disponibles fuera de la entrada principal de la oficina principal de LMHA, 1600 Kansas Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44052. Las solicitudes previas completas deben enviarse por correo de EE. UU. A LMHA, P.O. Box 1009, Lorain, Ohio 44055. Sólo una solicitud previa por sobre. Los sobres deben estar matasellados antes del 30 de abril de 2021 para ser considerados para la selección. Las solicitudes enviadas por cualquier otro medio o con sello postal después del 30 de abril de 2021 no serán elegibles. Sólo se acepta una solicitud previa por hogar. Una vez recibidas, LMHA asignará a cada sobre un boleto. El primer y tercer viernes de cada mes a partir del 7 de mayo de 2021, LMHA seleccionará aleatoriamente un número predeterminado de boletos basado en las necesidades operativas de LMHA. LMHA se comunicará con los seleccionados sólo por teléfono, mensaje de texto o correo electrónico listado para comenzar a evaluar la elegibilidad. Las solicitudes con matasellos después de la fecha límite y las que no hayan sido seleccionadas antes del 31 de agosto de 2021 se eliminarán el 1 de septiembre de 2021. LMHA no notificará a esas personas.

The Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) is accepting pre-applications for the Public Housing Program waiting list for the 0 (efficiency) and 1 bedroom waiting lists. Pre-applications can be downloaded here. Paper forms are available at the entrance of LMHA’s Main Office, 1600 Kansas Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44052. Completed pre-applications must be sent via US mail to LMHA PH-WL, P.O. Box 1010 Lorain, Ohio 44055 to be accepted. Applications submitted by any other means will not be eligible. Only one pre-application accepted per household. Only one pre-application per envelope.

http://www.lmha.org/housing-programs/public-housing/how-do-i-apply/ 

The Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority has opened offices by appointment only. If you need to schedule an appointment, call 288-1600 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Appointments are required to meet in person with Housing Managers, HCV Occupancy Specialists, and the Administration. LMHA is an equal opportunity authority.

Homeownership November classes

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PH Resident Notice of Waivers

See Memo

For more details visit our procurement page. 

http://www.lmha.org/about-lmha/procurement/

To view the updated notice from HUD regarding waivers, click on the Notice below. 

Important Update to HUD Waivers

2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 Bedroom Public Housing Waiting List Reopening

The Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) will be accepting pre-applications for the Public Housing Program waiting list for only the 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 bedrooms. Pre-applications can be downloaded from www.lmha.org. Paper forms are available at the entrance of LMHA’s Main Office, 1600 Kansas Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44052. Completed pre-applications must be sent via US mail to LMHA, P.O. Box 1010 Lorain, Ohio 44055. Applications submitted by any other means will not be eligible. Only one pre-application accepted per household. Only one pre-application per envelope.

Upon receipt, LMHA will retain in order based on bedroom size and the date received. On each Monday and Wednesday beginning July 13, 2020, LMHA will select a pre-determined number of applications per needed bedroom size in order of their receipt. The number selected will be in accordance with LMHA’s operational needs. LMHA will contact those selected only by the phone number or email provided on the pre-application to begin screening for eligibility. Applicants who do not qualify for a 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 bedroom unit based on family composition will not be selected for pre-screening.

Reapertura de la lista de espera de Vivienda Pública para 2, 3, 4,5 y 6 dormitorios

La Autoridad Metropolitana de Vivienda de Lorain (LMHA) aceptará solicitudes previas para la lista de espera del Programa de Vivienda Pública para dormitorios de 2, 3, 4, 5 y 6. Las solicitudes previas se pueden descargar desde www.lmha.org. Los formularios en papel están disponibles en la entrada de la oficina principal de LMHA, 1600 Kansas Avenue, Lorain, Ohio 44052. Las pre-solicitudes deben enviarse por correo postal de EE. UU. a LMHA, P.O. Box 1010 Lorain, Ohio 44055. Las solicitudes recibidas por cualquier otro medio no serán elegibles. Sólo se acepta una solicitud previa por hogar. Sólo una solicitud previa por sobre.

Una vez recibidas, LMHA retendrá, en orden, según el tamaño del dormitorio y la fecha recibida. Cada lunes y miércoles a partir del 13 de julio de 2020, LMHA seleccionará un número predeterminado de solicitudes por tamaño de dormitorio necesario en el orden que fueron recibidas. El número seleccionado estará de acuerdo con las necesidades operativas de LMHA. LMHA se comunicará con los seleccionados sólo por el número de teléfono o correo electrónico proporcionado en la solicitud previa para comenzar a evaluar la elegibilidad. Los solicitantes que no califican para una unidad de 2, 3, 4, 5 o 6 dormitorios, según la composición familiar, no serán seleccionados para la evaluación previa.

Now accepting applications for the August Homeownership Classes

Memo

Attention HCV Program Participants!  See the important notice regarding HUD waivers.

Notice

The Lorain Metropolitan Housing Authority will be accepting pre-applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program waiting list.  Click Here! for more information

• Memo - LMHA Maintenance resumes (5.6.2020)

• PH Resident Notice of Waivers (5.6.2020)