Dayton Metropolitan Housing Authority Admissions Occupancy Section 8

The Housing Assistance Payments Program, better known as Housing Choice Voucher Program, assist low income families in paying their rent for units they may otherwise be unable to afford. The family selects a unit of their choice. This unit must meet and pass the housing quality standards (HQS) to be eligible for the program. They current have a baseline of 3937. Under the Housing Choice Voucher Program once the family is determined eligible the family is issued a voucher to locate housing on the private market. There is no limit on what the owner can ask for rent as long as the rent is reasonable for the area. The unit must fall within the reasonable range by unit type, bedroom size, location, amenities, facilities and utilities provided. The Housing Choice Voucher Program will pay the Housing Voucher Subsidy this consist of payment standard minus 30% of the family's income. The family will pay any additional rent over the Housing Voucher Subsidy as long as it does not exceed more than 40% of their adjusted monthly income towards rent and utilities.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to develop housing solutions for individuals, seniors and families. We seek to improve neighborhoods by offering diverse housing options. We require that our families, employees and partners demonstrate responsible character, which strengthens the economic health, vitality, and humanity of the Miami Valley.