Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority

131 W Boardman Street, Youngstown, OH, 44503
(330)744-2161



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About Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority

The Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority (YMHA) was established in the early 1930s, making it one of the first housing authorities in the United States.

The YMHA has a staff of 80 professionals dedicated to administering 2239 Housing Choice Vouchers, managing a portfolio of 1455 Public Housing units, and operating with a budget of $30 million. The agency’s housing portfolio is concentrated in Youngstown, but some units are scattered throughout Mahoning County.

Residents also benefit from an extensive set of support services that include self-sufficiency programs, housing counseling, youth after school programs, Youthbuild, and Neighborhood Networks computer centers.

The agency is also in the process of concluding a very aggressive, comprehensive modernization of its entire portfolio of housing units.


Mission Statement

YMHA is more than brick and mortar. Our goal isn't building more buildings, but building up more people. Whether it is through job training, self-sufficiency programs or homeownership programs, we want to be involved and assist in any way we can.

Program Summary for Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority

Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority manages several funded programs and has a total of 1,362 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority administered a total of 2,259 Section 8 Vouchers. Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority currently has low rent units and Section 8 Voucher as its program type. Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority is located at 131 W Boardman Street, Youngstown, OH, 44503 and serves the city of Youngstown. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority at, (330)744-2161 for more information about coverage area and program availability.


Current Status Active
Size of Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority compared nationally Large
Last Updated 04/12/2014
Total Numbers of Communities 17
Total numbers of Administered Section 8 Voucher 2,259
Total numbers of Administered Public Housing Units 1,362
Waiting list for the Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority is currently Open


2022 Income Limits for Mahoning County, OH

HUD sets Income Limits for each area based on the median family income in that area. Each Public Housing Agency (PHA) will use the Income Limit set for the jurisdiction that the PHA covers. Therefore, a family may be eligible for one PHA but not another. The number of people in a household determines the Income Limit that is set for determining the family's eligibility for the program that they are applying for. Below are the Income Limits for Mahoning County, OH:

Median Income
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Income Limit Category
Persons in Family
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 50%
  • Very Low Income Limit
  • $22,800
  • $26,050
  • $29,300
  • $32,550
  • $35,200
  • $37,800
  • $40,400
  • $43,000
  • 30%
  • Extremely Low Income Limit
  • $13,700
  • $17,240
  • $21,720
  • $26,200
  • $30,680
  • $35,160
  • $39,640
  • $43,000
  • 80%
  • Low Income Limit
  • $36,500
  • $41,700
  • $46,900
  • $52,100
  • $56,300
  • $60,450
  • $64,650
  • $68,800

2017 Fair Market Rents for Mahoning County, OH

Fair Market Rents are HUD's determination of the average rents in a particular area for each bedroom size. The FMRs are set each year based on the rental rates of unsubsidized units so that participants in HUD programs have equal access for affordable housing. Here are the Fair Market Rents for Mahoning County, OH:

Efficiency One-Bedroom Two-Bedroom Three-Bedroom Four-Bedroom
$480 $547 $681 $895 $990



Agency Name City State Section 8 Voucher Housing Units Status Distance
Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority (TMHA) Trumbull Metropolitan Housing Authority (TMHA) Warren OH 1,291 N/A Open 9.98 Miles Contact
Mercer County Housing Authority Mercer County Housing Authority Sharon PA 383 661 Closed 12.37 Miles Contact
Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence (LCHA) Housing Authority of the County of Lawrence (LCHA) New Castle PA N/A N/A Open 17.57 Miles Contact
Columbiana Metropolitan Housing Authority Columbiana Metropolitan Housing Authority East Liverpool OH 588 N/A Open 33.03 Miles Contact
Housing Authority of the County of Beaver (HACB) Housing Authority of the County of Beaver (HACB) Beaver PA 746 1,859 Open 33.28 Miles Contact
Portage MHA Portage MHA Ravenna OH 1,746 305 Open 33.51 Miles Contact

Housing Authority

Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority Program Type:
  • Section 8 Voucher
  • Low Rent Units
1,362
Total Subsidized Units for Rental Assistance Availability

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Mahoning County Quick Facts

Population: 233,204
Persons Per Household: 2.34
Housing Units in Multi-units Structure: 19%
Homeownership Rate: 69.8%
Housing Units: 111,150
Yearly Income Per Person: $23,975
Median Household Income: $41,058