Public Housing Waiting List

The Jefferson Metropolitan Housing Authority (JMHA) waiting list for Public Housing apartments is currently open. Applications are being accepted since at least November, 2019, until further notice.

There are two ways to apply during the opening period:

1. Complete the online application here.
2. Open and print the application online here. Select the "Public Housing Application" link.

Once the paper application has been completed, it must be mailed to:

Jefferson Metropolitan Housing Authority
815 North Sixth Avenue
Steubenville, OH 43952

This waiting list has the following preferences:

• Natural Disaster
• Government Action
• Victim of Domestic Violence
• HUD Disposition
• 50% Of Income
• Veteran or Veteran Family
• Local Resident - Live/Work in Jefferson County
• Elderly (62 and older)
• Handicap/Disabled
• JMHA Current Resident for 12 months or longer in good standing
• Homeless

For more information, visit the JMHA website.

Service Area

This waiting list is for rental assistance in Steubenville, Tiltonsville, Toronto, and Yorkville, Ohio. Apartments offered through this waiting list are only located within this service area.

Applicants who need help completing the application due to disability can make a reasonable accommodation request to the housing authority via (740) 282-0994.