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Section 8 apartments in Cleveland, OH

Cleveland is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro — the exact rent a Housing Choice Voucher will cover changes ZIP by ZIP. Below are the current payment standards, the governing Public Housing Authority, and the 36 neighborhoods where we track voucher-friendly search demand.

State law limits local voucher protections

Ohio does not protect Housing Choice Voucher holders from source-of-income discrimination. HB 430 (2022) preempts local ordinances, so a landlord can legally decline a voucher applicant. Voucher tenants remain a good option for landlords who want guaranteed monthly rent — but the choice remains legal to make either way. The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (2024) documented widespread SOI discrimination in Cleveland.

Ohio HB 430 (2022) — preemption of local SOI ordinances

Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 44113

Small-Area FMR · 2026
BedroomsPayment standard / mo
Studio$1,400
1 bedroom$1,590
2 bedrooms$1,920
3 bedrooms$2,470
4 bedrooms$2,640

Payment standards published by HUD. Small-Area FMRs vary by ZIP code — this is the exact ceiling a Housing Choice Voucher will cover for a unit in this ZIP.

Public Housing Authorities

Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA)

HUD PHA code OH003 · 16,007 HCV vouchers

Waitlist closed

This PHA is not accepting new applications at this time. Call for the next opening date.

CMHA Section 8 HCV waitlist status varies — CMHA opens the waitlist by lottery periodically. Check cmha.net or call (216) 348-5000. CMHA is the primary PHA for Cleveland and all Cuyahoga County suburbs including Cleveland Heights, South Euclid, University Heights, Shaker Heights, Lakewood, and Parma.

Address
8120 Kinsman Road, Cleveland, OH
Website
https://www.cmha.net
Apply on the PHA site →

Parma Public Housing Agency

HUD PHA code OH073 · 802 HCV vouchers

Call to confirm

Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.

Address
1440 Rockside Rd Ste 306 , Parma , OH

Emerald Development and Economic Network

HUD PHA code OH882 · 370 HCV vouchers

Call to confirm

Waitlist status changes frequently — call the PHA directly to confirm before applying.

Address
7812 Madison Ave , Cleveland , OH

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Cleveland uses Small-Area Fair Market Rents, so the voucher payment standard is different in every ZIP code.

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Own property in Cleveland? A Section 8 voucher may cover more than market rent.

In many Cleveland ZIPs, the Section 8 payment standard beats current market rent — a voucher tenant means guaranteed monthly rent at or above what you'd charge on the open market. Add your name to the Cleveland landlord list and we'll reach out as soon as we open this market.