Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority
Washington Court House, Ohio
Last Updated
20 hours ago
About Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority
The Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority (PHA Code: OH056) provides housing assistance in Washington Court House, Fayette County, Ohio. This authority manages approximately 478 assisted housing units, primarily utilizing Section 8 vouchers to support local residents.
Currently, all waiting lists for programs administered by the Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority are closed. These programs include Disabled, Disabled (Ages 18-61), Disabled Waiting List, FUP, HCV, Mainstream, Other (Disabled), Other (Terminally Ill), Other (Veteran), PBV, Public Housing, RAD, Terminally Ill, Terminally Ill Waiting List, Veteran, and Veteran Waiting List. Recent updates confirm that both RAD and PBV programs are also closed.
For potential applicants, the very low-income limit for a family of four in the Fayette County, OH area is $42,600 per year. As all waiting lists are presently closed, the Authority is not accepting new applications for any of its housing assistance programs.
Other Programs
17 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.
This waiting list, previously open for individuals aged 18-61 considered Disabled by a Physician or receiving Social Security Disability/SSI, was formally closed effective September 15, 2025.
This waiting list was previously open for individuals aged 18-61 considered Disabled by a Physician or receiving Social Security Disability/SSI, but closed effective September 15, 2025.
This waiting list was previously open as of June 2023, but all waiting lists for Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority were closed effective September 15, 2025. Applicants must be between 18-61 years old and considered Disabled by a Physician or receiving Social Security Disability/SSI.
The Family Unification Program waiting list, for households with children under 18 years old, was among all waiting lists formally closed effective September 15, 2025.
The regular Housing Choice Voucher waiting list was closed as of June 2023 and, along with all other waiting lists, was formally closed effective September 15, 2025, due to HUD guidelines.
Mainstream Vouchers provide rental assistance for non-elderly persons with disabilities; all waiting lists, including this one, were formally closed effective September 15, 2025.
This waiting list was previously open for individuals aged 18-61 considered Disabled by a Physician or receiving Social Security Disability/SSI, but all waiting lists for Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority were closed effective September 15, 2025.
This waiting list was previously open for individuals considered Terminally Ill by a Physician, but all waiting lists for Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority were closed effective September 15, 2025.
This waiting list was previously open for Veterans or their current/widowed spouses, but all waiting lists for Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority were closed effective September 15, 2025.
The Project-Based Voucher program had no active waitlist information available and all waiting lists were formally closed effective September 15, 2025.
All waiting lists for Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority were formally closed effective September 15, 2025, due to HUD guidelines.
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program had no active waitlist information available and all waiting lists were formally closed effective September 15, 2025.
This waiting list, previously open for individuals considered Terminally Ill by a Physician, was formally closed effective September 15, 2025.
This waiting list was previously open as of June 2023, but all waiting lists for Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority were closed effective September 15, 2025. Applicants must be considered Terminally Ill by a Physician.
This waiting list, previously open for Veterans or their current/widowed spouses, was formally closed effective September 15, 2025.
This waiting list was previously open as of June 2023, but all waiting lists for Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority were closed effective September 15, 2025. Eligibility requires the applicant or their current/widowed spouse to be a Veteran.
The Family Unification Program (FUP) waiting list is for households with children under 18 years old, and all waiting lists for the authority closed effective September 15, 2025.
Status History
Deadline: Sep 15, 2025
Deadline: Sep 15, 2025
Official Application
Apply directly through the official Fayette 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 Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority
Check Current Status
All 17 waiting lists at Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority are currently closed. Lists typically open with short notice — sometimes as little as 48 hours. The status at the top of this page is updated nightly.
Gather Required Documents
For Section 8 voucher programs at Fayette 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 $42,600/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 Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. If applying online, take a screenshot of your confirmation page for your records.
After You Apply
Once accepted onto the waiting list at Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority manages approximately 478 assisted housing units (478 Section 8), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Washington Court House. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.
Programs at Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority
Disabled closed
The Disabled program at Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Washington Court House. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Disabled (Ages 18-61) closed
The Disabled (Ages 18-61) program at Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Washington Court House. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Disabled Waiting List closed
The Disabled Waiting List program at Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Washington Court House. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
FUP closed
The FUP program at Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Washington Court House. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
HCV Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) closed
The Housing Choice Voucher program at Fayette 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 Washington Court House. This program serves approximately 478 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.
Mainstream Mainstream Voucher closed
Mainstream Vouchers at Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority are specifically designated for non-elderly individuals with disabilities. These vouchers work like standard HCVs but are reserved for this population and often have separate, shorter waitlists.
Other (Disabled) closed
The Other (Disabled) program at Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Washington Court House. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other (Terminally Ill) closed
The Other (Terminally Ill) program at Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Washington Court House. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Other (Veteran) closed
The Other (Veteran) program at Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Washington Court House. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
PBV Project-Based Voucher closed
Project-Based Vouchers at Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Washington Court House. 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.
Public Housing Public Housing closed
Public Housing units at Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.
RAD Rental Assistance Demonstration closed
The Rental Assistance Demonstration program at Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority converts Public Housing units to project-based assistance with long-term contracts. RAD units in Washington Court House maintain the same resident protections as Public Housing while enabling capital improvements to the properties.
Terminally Ill closed
The Terminally Ill program at Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Washington Court House. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Terminally Ill Waiting List closed
The Terminally Ill Waiting List program at Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Washington Court House. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Veteran closed
The Veteran program at Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Washington Court House. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
Veteran Waiting List closed
The Veteran Waiting List program at Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Washington Court House. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
other closed
The other program at Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Washington Court House. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.
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Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority Income Limits
Income limits for programs at the Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Fayette County, OH. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $42,600. 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 |
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| 1 Person | $17,900 | $29,850 | $47,750 |
| 2 Persons | $21,150 | $34,100 | $54,550 |
| 3 Persons | $26,650 | $38,350 | $61,350 |
| 4 Persons | $32,150 | $42,600 | $68,150 |
| 5 Persons | $37,650 | $46,050 | $73,650 |
| 6 Persons | $43,150 | $49,450 | $79,100 |
| 7 Persons | $48,650 | $52,850 | $84,550 |
| 8 Persons | $54,150 | $56,250 | $90,000 |
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 Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority — including across state lines.