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Jefferson Metropolitan Housing Authority

The Jefferson Metropolitan Housing Authority (JMHA) is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio and was created by authority of the Ohio Revised Code. JMHA serves Jefferson County and was created in 1958. It is governed by a five member Board of Commissioners. Our Board Members serve five year terms upon appointment by local elected officials. The JMHA Board of Commissioners meet monthly on the 4th Wednesday of each month at 3:00 p.m.. Monthly Board Meeting locations are held at various JMHA properties throughout Jefferson County.

JMHA operates and administers 524 units of Public Housing and administers 824 Housing Choice Vouchers.

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The Housing Choice Voucher waiting list will reopen for application on January 1, 2025

Our Mission

JMHA is committed to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment free from discrimination.

Our Housing Programs

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Housing Choice Voucher

The housing choice voucher program is the federal government's major program for assisting very low-income families, the elderly, and the disabled to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private market. Since housing assistance is provided on behalf of the family or individual, participants are able to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments.

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Public Housing

Public housing was established to provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Public housing comes in all sizes and types, from scattered single-family houses to high rise apartments for elderly families.

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Affordable Housing

Housing that a household can pay for, while still having money left over for other necessities like food, transportation, and health care. That means that what’s considered “affordable” depends on a household’s income.

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News & Announcements

IFB 2026-01 – Community Room Renovation – Full Bid Package (Revised with Addendum No. 1). This IFB was revised on April 7, 2026 to include Addendum No. 1. Lawn Care Maintenance Services – 2026 Mowing Season (Re-Issue) Bids Due: April 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM Request for Proposal - Physical Needs Assessment. Due April 15, 2026 INVITATION FOR BID – Lawn Care Maintenance Services (2026) Bids Due: March 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM ADDENDUM NO. 1 – Lawn Care Maintenance IFB (Issued March 2, 2026) INVITATION FOR BID – Lawn Care Maintenance Services (2026) Revised Bid Due Date: March 23, 2026 at 2:00 PM RFP-Elevator Services deadline extension RFP Strategic Planning Q&A - Updated 11.4.2025 RFP Strategic Planning Q&A Request for Proposal-Elevator Services Notice of Public Comment Period – Proposed Amendment to Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan Request for Proposal - Strategic PLanning Consultant October 2025 Board Meeting Date Change NSPIRE Webinar October 1, 2025 1pm-5pm - Landlords Please Join Us 2026 Annual Plan Public Hearing PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - Annual CFP Plan August 15, 2025 CANCELLATION - Public Hearing Annual 2025 CFP Plan July 15, 2025 Public Notice - Changes to Admissions and Continued Occupancy Plan and Administrative Plan PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - Annual CFP Plan July 15, 2025 April 23, 2025 Board of Commissioners Meeting Cancelled Eastern Ohio ASPIRE Program Offices open at JFK Apartments Narcotics Anonymous Meetings at the JFK Apartments Record Retention Policy Public Records Policy & Forms