Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Forms
Housing Choice Voucher Program
This program (formerly known as Section 8) offers low-income households an opportunity to lease privately owned rental housing at an affordable rate.
Application Update Form
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ONLINE PAYMENTS temporarily suspended beginning March 15
Please be advised, Lake MHA is transitioning to a new payment processor. Please plan to utilize our alternate methods of payment after March 14, 2024:
- Mail your check or money order.
- Contact the office to sign up for direct debt.
Online payments will be restored in the near future. You will receive communication when the feature is active again.
Rental Properties and Landlord List
You may view some rental properties for Housing Choice Voucher holders at Affordable Housing
HCV Landlord List – Updated 04/15/24
** Please be advised, if you are currently looking for a unit to use your Housing Choice Voucher (HCV). Lake MHA has been recently notified of scams requesting money or deposits for available units. Please be aware, tenants are not required to put deposits on units before viewing with potential landlords. Please contact Lake MHA, if you feel there is an issue with any of the voluntary available units on our landlord list.
Homeownership Program
Applications may be mailed the Lake MHA Office: 189 First St., Painesville, OH 44077 or faxed to (440) 354-5008. You must be a current voucher program participant in order to apply for the Homeownership Program. For more information contact the Housing Coordinator today: Stacy Carlson 440-354-3347, extension 26.
Homeownership Program Application
Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program
FSS is a voluntary program to help HCV participants become financially self-sufficient through employment. You must be a current voucher program participant in order to apply for the FSS Program. For more information contact: Emily Hawkins – 440-354-3347, extension 17.
2023 Payment Standards (PIH Notice 2022-30)
Effective 02/01/23 through 12/31/23 – 120% of the 2023 FMRs
2024 Payment Standards (PIH Notice 2022-30)
Effective 12/01/23 through 12/31/24 – 110% of the 2024 FMRs –
New Admissions & Annuals
2024 Utility Allowances – effective 4.01.2024
2023 Utility Allowances – effective 4.01.2023
HCV Caseworker Alpha Breakdown
Please go by your Last Name to find your Caseworker listed below:
A-FOS: Laura, ext. 13
FOT-MEL: Katy, ext. 27
MEM-VIL: Megan, ext. 20
VIM-Z: Carissa, ext. 30