Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority

131 W Boardman St, Youngstown, OH, 44503 · ~3,472 units under management

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Fair Market Rent by unit size — Youngstown, OH (2026)

Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency. Full county data: Mahoning County

Who this agency serves

Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority served 2,822 households across 3,472 units (81% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.2 people, an average annual income of $12,398, and pays an average of $354 per month toward rent.

Households served
2,822 of 3,472 units
Avg. household income
$12,398
Avg. rent paid by household
$354
Avg. household size
2.2 people
Households with children
45%
Head of household 62+
25%
Head of household with a disability
39%
Avg. wait to move in
31 months

Unit mix: 31% 1-bedroom, 26% 2-bedroom, 43% 3-bedroom.

Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.

Public housing inspection scores

HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 11 developments with an average score of 84 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
Boardman HomesBoardman100 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2025
The Village at Arlington IYoungstown95 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2025
The Village at Arlington IIYoungstown92 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2025
WESTLAKE HOMESYoungstown90 High PerformerNSPIREApr 2025
Arlington Heights Rental IYoungstown90 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2025
Kirwan HomesStruthers81 StandardNSPIREAug 2024
Arlington Heights Rental IIYoungstown81 StandardNSPIREJul 2024
MHA HomeownershipLake Milton81 StandardUPCSNov 2019
NORTON MANORYoungstown79 StandardNSPIREAug 2025
Rockford VillageYoungstown69 StandardNSPIREApr 2025
Brier Hill AnnexYoungstown67 StandardNSPIRESep 2025

Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.

For Renters

Am I eligible?

To qualify for a Housing Choice Voucher through Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority, your household's gross annual income generally must be at or below the limits below (50% of area median income, as set by HUD). Most agencies are required to prioritize applicants at or below 30% AMI (the Extremely Low Income limit) for at least 75% of new vouchers.

Household sizeMax gross annual income
1 person$30,700
2 people$35,100
3 people$39,500
4 people$43,850
5 people$47,400
6 people$50,900
7 people$54,400
8 people$57,900

Source: HUD Income Limits, 2026. Meeting the income limit does not guarantee a voucher — waiting lists, local preferences, and funding levels vary. Contact Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority directly for current availability. Learn more about eligibility →

For Renters

Income-restricted housing in Youngstown, OH

These properties were built or rehabilitated using the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and must rent a portion of units below market rate. Many, but not all, accept Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers — contact the property directly to confirm current availability and voucher acceptance.

Source: HUD LIHTC Public-Use Database. Properties shown were placed in service within the last 35 years and may still be under compliance obligations. Verify availability, income limits, and voucher acceptance directly with each property. More on finding affordable housing →

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Youngstown Metropolitan Housing Authority directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.

Evaluating this market

Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.