CLERMONT METROPOLITAN HOUSING AUTHORITY

~FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS~

• 1. What is the Authority's normal hours of operation?
• 2. What waiting lists are currently open?
• 3. How do I apply for the housing programs?
• 4. What about requests for accommodations?
• 5. What are the Income Eligibility Requirements for admission?
• 6. What would be the amount of the rent?
• 7. What Fair Housing Agency is available in the Clermont County Area?
• 8. What Legal Aid office is available to the residents of Clermont County?
• 9. What is the phone number of the local HUD office?

WHAT IS THE AUTHORITY'S NORMAL HOURS OF OPERATION?
The Authority office is normally open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, then reopens at 1:00 p.m. and closes at 4:30 p.m., with the exception of recognized holidays.

WHAT WAITING LISTS ARE CURRENTLY OPEN?
Please contact the Authority for the current waiting list status.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE HOUSING PROGRAMS?
Please visit the Authority central office at 65 South Market Street in Batavia, Ohio and complete a Pre-Application, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and/or 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. when applications are being accepted.

WHAT ABOUT REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS?
Persons with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation in order to utilize the housing services. The Authority will make all reasonable efforts to be flexible in assisting persons with disabilities to include home visits if your disability prevents you from coming to the Authority offices and/or TDD devices and/or the use of an advocate or interpreter. If the family includes a disabled person, the family may request a current listing of accessible units that may be available.

WHAT ARE THE INCOME ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION?
Eligibility for housing programs is generally based on income and the size of the family. Please give us a call if you would like information about the specific income amounts.

WHAT WOULD BE THE AMOUNT OF THE RENT?
Tenants would pay rent equal to 30% of household income. There are some exceptions.

WHAT FAIR HOUSING AGENCY IS AVAILABLE IN THE CLERMONT COUNTY AREA?
If you think you are being discriminated against in housing, please telephone Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) at (513) 721-4663 or visit their website at www.cincyfairhousing.com

WHAT LEGAL AID OFFICE IS AVAILABLE TO THE RESIDENTS OF CLERMONT COUNTY?
The Cincinnati office of Legal Aid may be reached at (513) 241-9400 or visit their website at www.lascinti.org

WHAT IS THE PHONE NUMBER OF THE LOCAL HUD OFFICE?
The phone number of Cincinnati, Ohio HUD office is (513) 684-3451.