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Welcome to Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority
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Public Housing Authority’s Vision
We Believe Everything Begins With A Clear Vision
Vision for Staff
CMHA’s staff will consistently hone their leadership skills, education, and tools to best serve our families during a rapidly changing environment.
Vision for Our Families
CMHA will engage our families to reach their full potential while encouraging them to actively contribute to the improvement and growth of their community.
Vision for Partnerships
CMHA will form robust partnerships with organizations that share our concern for our families with emphasis on political engagement, community organizing, and advocacy as needed to affect public policy and spending priorities.
Vision for Projects
CMHA will promote excellence in design, construction, and management of projects with an emphasis on developing energy efficiency, increasing accessibility, and creating ecologically friendly homes with appropriate amenities.
You Can Help Lots of People
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Veterans Village
$7,820,000 of $9,000,000 raised
The project includes construction of 19 cottages (16 – 1 Bedroom Units and 3 – 2 Bedroom Units) and a community center for veterans in Clermont County. The units will be able to accommodate individuals and small families.
What Clermont Citizens Say About Us
CMHA Cares
Destiny
Been renting from metropolitan for almost 2 years now and, I am VERY satisfied. My manager is Sherry Mirick and she is super sweet and so are the other staff! Maintenance is great and rent is amazing! Thanks to the housing authority me & my children have a nice safe home to live in! I 100% reccomend renting from them.💜😊 ….
Jennifer
Accessible housing assistant as long as you are diligent about checking their website or calling to inquire about open waiting list. They take applications via their website making it more accessible to the public, in my opinion. To obtain a Housing assistance you must be proactive, due to high demand.
Cassidy
I love the hospitality that was given being that i am from Hamilton County there is no Comparison between the two . The people were extremely niceI help my family with a housing choice voucher we are curerently looking for housing I love this place as me anf my family were homeless a! Thanks soo much i really am really grateful and blessed❤
Samantha
Maintenance is quick, rent is unbeatable, and the office staff is always kind and looking out for you! Been renting from them for about 3 years now and have never had a problem!
Frequently asked questions
Q: I'm homeless. Where do I go to get housed immediately?
A: I am homeless and need assistance right now. Where do I go to get housed immediately?
Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) does not have an emergency housing program. You can apply for open waiting lists for which your family qualifies by going to www.clermontmha.org.
You may also find subsidized housing by going to HUD’s website to review housing that might be available in the area that is not affiliated with CMHA. The link is https://www.hud.gov/findshelter.
Q: How do I apply for housing through CMHA?
A: You are welcome to apply online for any open waiting list for which your family qualifies by going to www.clermontmha.org. Go to How to Apply for Housing – How to Apply for Housing & Open Waiting Lists. Scroll down to “To apply for the current open waitlists, click here”.
Q: What is the difference between HCV and Public Housing programs?
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Q: How long does it take to get an HCV Voucher after applying on the waiting list?
A: While assisting applicant families is based on the availability of funding, CMHA anticipates most waiting times of up to 24 months.
Q: I have a voucher but I cannot find anyone to take it. How do I find a landlord?
A: CMHA recommends utilizing web-based searches with reputable companies like Zillow, affordablehousing.com, or apartmentfinders.com. You can also use the landlord listing on our website www.clermontmha.org or you can also look on our landlord boards in the lobby of our Administrative Office. You may also drive through communities in which you wish to live and look for rental signs.
But be careful! If the deal seems too good to be true, it usually is. You can check ownership of a property by going to the auditor’s page in Clermont County www.clermontauditorrealestate.org to confirm a) the property is a rental property, and b) who is the owner.
Q: I am running out of time on my voucher. How do I request an extension?
A: Prior to the initial 60 days on the voucher, you may put a request for more time in writing to the HCV Manager. They will review the request and send out notification of your extended period. If additional time is needed beyond that initial extension period, CMHA may request documentation as to why more than 120 days was needed to search for housing.
Q: How much do I pay when I move into a unit with my HCV Voucher?
A: Families are required to pay no less than 30% of their adjusted gross income (AGI) but no more than 40% of their AGI to rent and utilities. After the initial move in month, the family may pay different percentages if their income or household composition changes.
Q: How long does it take to get Public Housing after applying on the waiting list?
A: Wait times for public housing can vary from bedroom size to bedroom size. Once a family reaches the top of the waiting list in public housing, they will be offered the next available public housing unit with the requested bedroom size. If the family turns down the unit offered, the family will normally be removed from the waiting list.
Q: How much do I pay when I move into a public housing unit?
A: A family moving into a public housing unit can choose to pay flat rent (which is 80% of the Fair Market Value (FMV) – utilities) or the family can pay 30% of their adjusted gross income (AGI) – utilities.
Q: I have an inspection scheduled for today and I am sick. How can I reschedule?
A: Please contact Ms. Whittley at catherine@clermontmha.org or by calling 513-732-6010 x 225.
