The Portsmouth Metropolitan Housing Authority (PMHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least October, 2019, until further notice.
According to the PMHA, it "owns and maintains 886 rental units located in Portsmouth, New Boston, Sciotoville, West Portsmouth and Wheelersburg consisting of houses, apartments, townhomes and high-rise buildings. The complexes include Wayne Hills, Farley Square, Alexandria House, Hudson House, Cliffside House, Miller Manor, Lett Terrace and Scattered Sites. Efficiency apartments, one, two, three and four bedroom units are available, but there is a waiting list for all bedroom sizes."
To apply during the opening period, visit the PMHA Administrative Office, located at 410 Court Street Portsmouth, OH 45662, from 8:00 am until 11:30 am ET, Monday-Friday.
Preferences have not yet been confirmed.
It is not known how applicants will be placed on the waiting list.
This waiting list is for rental assistance in Portsmouth, New Boston, Sciotoville, West Portsmouth and Wheelersburg, Ohio.
Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.
Supportive Measures
Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (740) 354-4547.