Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority
Circleville, Ohio
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About Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority
Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority (HUD agency code OH059) is the public housing agency serving Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio. It administers 108 public housing units and 661 Housing Choice Vouchers.
Section 8 Waitlist tracks 35 waiting lists at this agency, covering Affordable, Other, PBV, Senior, HCV, LIHTC, Public Housing. As of Feb 13, 2026, 31 are open and 3 are closed. Status is unconfirmed for 1 further list.
Income eligibility is set by HUD for the Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area. A four-person household qualifies as Very Low Income at or below $54,500 per year, and as Low Income at or below $87,200 (HUD FY2025 limits). Most waiting lists at this agency apply the Very Low Income threshold.
Section 8 Waitlist has recorded 6 status changes at this agency, most recently on Feb 26, 2026. Always confirm current status with the agency directly before applying.
Affordable Housing Waitlist
Williamsport Terrace
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Located at 634 S. Water Street in Williamsport, OH. One and two-bedroom apartments are available. PMHA policy determines unit size qualification.
Other Programs Waitlist
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Eden Place is located at 1175 Atwater Avenue in Circleville, OH. Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or under 62 if needing mobility impairment features of accessible units. It offers studio and one-bedroom apartments.
Eden Place
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, OR if under 62, there must exist a need for mobility impairment features.
Louise Terrace
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older. Near-elderly waiting list applications will be accepted if the head of household or spouse are between 60 and 61 at the time of application. Veterans receive preference.
Pickaway Terrace
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older OR if under 62, must meet program disability requirements. Veterans receive preference.
Pickaway Terrace and Eden Place
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Located on Chickasaw and Arapaho Dr. in Circleville, OH. Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older OR if head of household or spouse is under 62, must meet the program disability requirements. There are one and two bedroom apartments. PMHA policy determines what size unit an applicant famil...
Williamsport Terrace
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
No preferences are awarded. Applicants are placed on the waiting list by date and time of application.
Williamsport Terrace (Housing)
Status
open
How to Apply
Online, In-person
Additional Notes
This waitlist is for one and two-bedroom apartments in Williamsport, OH. PMHA policy determines unit size, and veterans receive preference.
Williamsport Terrace Housing
Status
open
How to Apply
Online, In-person, Mail
Additional Notes
Williamsport Terrace, located at 634 S. Water Street in Williamsport, OH, offers one and two-bedroom apartments.
Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Jan 5, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Eden Place, located in Circleville, OH, is for heads of household or spouses 62 or older, or those under 62 needing mobility impairment features. Veterans receive preference.
Senior Housing Waitlist
Status
open
Open Date
Jan 5, 2026
How to Apply
Online, In-person
Additional Notes
This waiting list is for Louise Terrace in Ashville, OH. Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older. Veterans receive preference on this waiting list.
Eden Place
Status
open
How to Apply
Online, In-person
Additional Notes
Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or under 62 with a documented need for mobility impairment features of accessible units; this property offers studio and one-bedroom apartments in Circleville, OH.
Eden Place - Elderly/Disabled Multi-Family
Status
open
Open Date
May 7, 2026
How to Apply
Online or In-person
Additional Notes
Located at 1175 Atwater Avenue in Circleville, OH, this program requires the head of household or spouse to be 62 or older, or under 62 with a need for mobility impairment features in accessible units. Studio and one-bedroom apartments are available. Veterans receive preference.
Eden Place Senior/Disabled
Status
open
Open Date
May 22, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This waitlist for Eden Place in Circleville, OH, is open indefinitely. Eligibility requires the head of household or spouse to be 62 or older, or if under 62, have a mobility impairment requiring accessible unit features. Veterans receive preference for studio and one-bedroom apartments.
Eden Place Senior/Disabled Housing
Status
open
How to Apply
Online, In-person
Additional Notes
Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or under 62 with a need for mobility impairment features; veterans receive preference for studio and one-bedroom apartments.
Elderly Multi-Family
Status
open
Open Date
Jan 5, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This waitlist is for Louise Terrace in Ashville, OH. Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older. Veterans receive preference on this waiting list.
Elderly/Disabled Housing
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
The waitlist for Pickaway Terrace and Eden Place in Circleville, OH, is open indefinitely. Eligibility requires the head of household or spouse to be 62 or older, or under 62 with a need for mobility impairment features (Eden Place) or meeting program disability requirements (Pickaway Terrace). Veterans receive preference.
Elderly/Disabled Multi-Family
Status
open
How to Apply
Online or In-person
Additional Notes
This waitlist is for Pickaway Terrace and Eden Place in Circleville, Ohio, and is currently open indefinitely. Veterans receive preference. For Eden Place, the head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or under 62 with a need for mobility impairment features. For Pickaway Terrace, the head of household or spouse must be 62 or older or meet program disability requirements.
Elderly/Disabled Multi-Family - Eden Place
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or if under 62, must need mobility impairment features for accessible units; offers studio and one-bedroom apartments.
Elderly/Disabled Multi-Family Housing
Status
open
Open Date
May 22, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Located on Chickasaw and Arapaho Dr. in Circleville, OH. Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or if under 62, must meet program disability requirements. Offers one and two-bedroom apartments. PMHA policy determines unit size qualification.
Louise Terrace
Status
open
Open Date
Jan 5, 2026
How to Apply
Online, In-person
Additional Notes
This waitlist is for one-bedroom apartments in Ashville, OH, where the head of household or spouse must be 62 or older. Veterans receive preference.
Louise Terrace Senior Housing
Status
open
Open Date
Jan 5, 2026
How to Apply
Online, In-person
Additional Notes
Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older for one-bedroom apartments; veterans receive preference.
Pickaway Terrace
Status
open
How to Apply
Online, In-person
Additional Notes
Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or under 62 and meet program disability requirements; this property offers one and two-bedroom apartments in Circleville, OH.
Pickaway Terrace - Senior/Disabled Housing
Status
open
Open Date
May 7, 2026
How to Apply
Online or In-person
Additional Notes
Located on Chickasaw and Arapaho Dr. in Circleville, OH, this program requires the head of household or spouse to be 62 or older, or if under 62, must meet program disability requirements. One and two-bedroom apartments are available. Preferences are given to veterans.
Pickaway Terrace Senior/Disabled
Status
open
Open Date
May 22, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This Circleville program is for senior/disabled housing located at 1175 Atwater Avenue. Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or under 62 needing mobility impairment features for accessible units.
Pickaway Terrace Senior/Disabled Housing
Status
open
Open Date
May 22, 2026
How to Apply
Online, In-person
Additional Notes
Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or under 62 meeting program disability requirements; offers one and two-bedroom apartments.
Senior and Disabled Housing
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This Pickaway Terrace waiting list is open indefinitely for other senior and disabled rental housing assistance in Circleville, OH. Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or under 62 with program disability requirements; one and two-bedroom apartments are available.
Senior/Disabled
Status
open
Open Date
Jan 5, 2026
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
This waitlist for Louise Terrace, located at 270 Lexington Avenue in Ashville, OH, has been accepting applications since January 5, 2026, until further notice. Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older; Veterans receive preference on this waiting list.
Senior/Disabled Housing
Status
open
How to Apply
Online, In-person
Additional Notes
This waiting list is for Pickaway Terrace and Eden Place. For Eden Place, head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or if under 62, must need mobility impairment features. For Pickaway Terrace, head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or if under 62, must meet program disability requirements.
Senior/Disabled Housing - Eden Place
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Eden Place, located at 1175 Atwater Avenue in Circleville, OH, has an open waiting list. Eligibility requires the head of household or spouse to be 62 or older, OR if under 62, there must be a need for mobility impairment features of the accessible units. It offers studio and one-bedroom apartmen...
Senior/Disabled Housing - Pickaway Terrace
Status
open
How to Apply
Multiple
Additional Notes
Pickaway Terrace, located on Chickasaw and Arapaho Dr. in Circleville, OH, has an open waiting list indefinitely. Eligibility requires the head of household or spouse to be 62 or older, OR if under 62, they must meet the program disability requirements. It offers one and two-bedroom apartments. P...
Other Programs
4 programsThese programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.
The Housing Choice Voucher Program is always open to applications from U.S. military veterans, legal spouses and widows if the veteran meets vet preference criteria. Veterans are given a preference. A Natural Disaster Preference is also available.
Circleville Apts, located in Circleville, OH, has a closed waitlist managed by Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority. The property comprises 20 low-income rental units with various bedroom configurations.
The 2 bedroom waiting list is closed unless the applicant qualifies for the veteran preference. Veterans are given a preference on the Public Housing Waitlist.
The website mentions '141 units of subsidized housing serving the elderly, disabled or handicapped' but does not explicitly link these to separate waiting list statuses beyond Eden Place, Louise Terrace, and Pickaway Terrace, which are senior/disabled focused.
Status History
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
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Contact Information
Important Notices
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Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.
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Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.
How to Apply at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority
Check Current Status
Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority currently has 31 open waiting lists (Affordable Housing, Other Programs, Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Senior Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $54,500/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.
Submit Your Application
Apply directly through the official Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority manages approximately 769 assisted housing units (661 Section 8, 108 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Circleville. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority
Affordable Affordable Housing open
The Affordable Housing program at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Circleville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other Other Programs open
The Other Programs program at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Circleville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBV Project-Based Voucher (PBV) open
Project-Based Vouchers at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Circleville. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.
Senior Senior Housing open
The Senior Housing program at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Circleville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HCV Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Circleville. This program serves approximately 661 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
LIHTC Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) closed
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Circleville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority manages approximately 108 Public Housing units in Circleville. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $54,500. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.
| Household Size | Extremely Low 30% AMI |
Very Low 50% AMI |
Low Income 80% AMI |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | $22,900 | $38,150 | $61,050 |
| 2 Persons | $26,200 | $43,600 | $69,800 |
| 3 Persons | $29,450 | $49,050 | $78,500 |
| 4 Persons | $32,700 | $54,500 | $87,200 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $58,900 | $94,200 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $63,250 | $101,200 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $67,600 | $108,150 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $71,950 | $115,150 |
What do these income limits mean?
Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.
Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.
Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.
Nearby Housing Authorities
Applying to multiple housing authorities increases your chances of receiving assistance. These PHAs are closest to Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority — including across state lines.