Section 8 apartments in John Carroll District, University Heights

John Carroll District is in the East area, primarily within ZIP code 44118. University Heights is a mandatory Small-Area Fair Market Rent metro, so the Housing Choice Voucher payment standards below are specific to this ZIP.

Voucher protections vary by locality

University Heights passed a source-of-income anti-discrimination ordinance before Ohio HB 430 (2022) preempted new local SOI laws. The ordinance is still enforced by the city; post-HB-430 legal standing is uncertain per the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (2024).

City of University Heights Fair Housing Ordinance

Section 8 payment standards — ZIP 44118

Small-Area FMR · 2026
BedroomsPayment standard / mo
Studio$1,090
1 bedroom$1,230
2 bedrooms$1,490
3 bedrooms$1,920
4 bedrooms$2,050

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.

Payment standards by ZIP code in John Carroll District: 44118

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Governing PHA

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
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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

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