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About Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority

The Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority (PMHA), located in Circleville, Pickaway County, Ohio, manages approximately 769 assisted housing units. This total includes 661 Housing Choice Vouchers (HCV) and 108 Public Housing units, though the waitlists for both HCV and Public Housing are currently closed.

PMHA offers various open waitlists for specific properties and program types. These include Eden Place, Louise Terrace, Pickaway Terrace, and Williamsport Terrace, many of which cater to elderly, disabled, or senior individuals. Additionally, the waitlist for Project-Based Vouchers (PBV) is currently open, as are general categories for Senior and Disabled Housing.

Applicants for PMHA programs should note the very low-income limit for a family of four is $54,500 per year, based on the Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area. It is recommended that potential applicants regularly verify the current status of specific program waitlists.

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Affordable Housing Waitlist

Williamsport Terrace

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Accepting applications — no deadline
Open until further notice
Open Now

Additional Notes

Located at 634 S. Water Street in Williamsport, OH. One and two-bedroom apartments are available. PMHA policy determines unit size qualification.

Other Programs Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Accepting applications — no deadline
Open until further notice
Open Now

Additional Notes

Eden Place is for studio and one-bedroom units in Circleville, OH. Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or under 62 with a need for mobility impairment features.

Eden Place

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, OR if under 62, must have a need for mobility impairment features.

Louise Terrace

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older.

Pickaway Terrace

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older OR if under 62, must meet program disability requirements. Veterans receive preference.

Pickaway Terrace and Eden Place

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

Located on Chickasaw and Arapaho Dr. in Circleville, OH. Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older OR if head of household or spouse is under 62, must meet the program disability requirements. There are one and two bedroom apartments. PMHA policy determines what size unit an applicant famil...

Williamsport Terrace

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

No preferences are awarded. Applicants are placed on the waiting list by date and time of application.

Williamsport Terrace (Housing)

Status

open

How to Apply

Online, In-person

Additional Notes

This waitlist is for one and two-bedroom apartments in Williamsport, OH. PMHA policy determines unit size, and veterans receive preference.

Williamsport Terrace Housing

Status

open

How to Apply

Online, In-person, Mail

Additional Notes

Williamsport Terrace, located at 634 S. Water Street in Williamsport, OH, offers one and two-bedroom apartments.

Project-Based Voucher (PBV) Waitlist

Status

open

How to Apply

Online, In-person

Accepting applications — no deadline
Open until further notice
Open Now

Additional Notes

This waitlist is for Pickaway Terrace, located on Chickasaw and Arapaho Dr. in Circleville, OH. Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or under 62 if meeting program disability requirements.

Senior Housing Waitlist

Status

open

Open Date

Jan 5, 2026

How to Apply

Online, In-person

Accepting applications — no deadline
Open until further notice
Open Now

Additional Notes

This waiting list is for Louise Terrace in Ashville, OH. Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older. Veterans receive preference on this waiting list.

Eden Place

Status

open

Open Date

Jan 5, 2026

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

This waitlist is for studio and one-bedroom apartments at Eden Place in Circleville, OH. Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or if under 62, must need mobility impairment features of accessible units.

Eden Place - Elderly/Disabled Multi-Family

Status

open

Open Date

May 7, 2026

How to Apply

Online or In-person

Additional Notes

Located at 1175 Atwater Avenue in Circleville, OH, this program requires the head of household or spouse to be 62 or older, or under 62 with a need for mobility impairment features in accessible units. Studio and one-bedroom apartments are available. Veterans receive preference.

Eden Place Senior/Disabled

Status

open

Open Date

May 22, 2026

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

This waitlist for Eden Place in Circleville, OH, is open indefinitely. Eligibility requires the head of household or spouse to be 62 or older, or if under 62, have a mobility impairment requiring accessible unit features. Veterans receive preference for studio and one-bedroom apartments.

Eden Place Senior/Disabled Housing

Status

open

How to Apply

Online, In-person

Additional Notes

Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or under 62 with a need for mobility impairment features; veterans receive preference for studio and one-bedroom apartments.

Elderly Multi-Family

Status

open

Open Date

Jan 5, 2026

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

This waitlist is for Louise Terrace in Ashville, OH. Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older. Veterans receive preference on this waiting list.

Elderly/Disabled Housing

Status

open

Open Date

May 22, 2026

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

The Pickaway Terrace waiting list in Circleville, OH, opened on May 22, 2026, and is open indefinitely for one and two-bedroom apartments. Eligibility requires the head of household or spouse to be 62 or older, or under 62 meeting program disability requirements.

Elderly/Disabled Multi-Family

Status

open

How to Apply

Online, In-person

Additional Notes

This waitlist is for Eden Place and Pickaway Terrace in Circleville, OH. Eden Place requires head of household or spouse to be 62 or older, or under 62 with a mobility impairment requiring accessible units (studio/1-bedroom). Pickaway Terrace requires head of household or spouse to be 62 or older, or under 62 meeting program disability requirements (1-2 bedroom).

Elderly/Disabled Multi-Family - Eden Place

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

This program, located in Circleville, is for elderly families (Head of household or spouse 62+) or disabled households under 62 with a mobility impairment needing accessible unit features. It offers studio and one-bedroom apartments.

Elderly/Disabled Multi-Family Housing

Status

open

Open Date

May 22, 2026

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

Located on Chickasaw and Arapaho Dr. in Circleville, OH. Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or if under 62, must meet program disability requirements. Offers one and two-bedroom apartments. PMHA policy determines unit size qualification.

Louise Terrace

Status

open

Open Date

Jan 5, 2026

How to Apply

Online, In-person

Additional Notes

This waitlist is for one-bedroom apartments in Ashville, OH, where the head of household or spouse must be 62 or older. Veterans receive preference.

Louise Terrace Senior Housing

Status

open

Open Date

Jan 5, 2026

How to Apply

Online, In-person

Additional Notes

Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older for one-bedroom apartments; veterans receive preference.

Pickaway Terrace

Status

open

Open Date

Jan 5, 2026

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

This waitlist is for one and two-bedroom apartments at Pickaway Terrace in Circleville, OH. Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or if under 62, must meet program disability requirements.

Pickaway Terrace - Senior/Disabled Housing

Status

open

Open Date

May 7, 2026

How to Apply

Online or In-person

Additional Notes

Located on Chickasaw and Arapaho Dr. in Circleville, OH, this program requires the head of household or spouse to be 62 or older, or if under 62, must meet program disability requirements. One and two-bedroom apartments are available. Preferences are given to veterans.

Pickaway Terrace Senior/Disabled

Status

open

Open Date

May 22, 2026

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

This Circleville program is for senior/disabled housing located at 1175 Atwater Avenue. Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or under 62 needing mobility impairment features for accessible units.

Pickaway Terrace Senior/Disabled Housing

Status

open

Open Date

May 22, 2026

How to Apply

Online, In-person

Additional Notes

Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or under 62 meeting program disability requirements; offers one and two-bedroom apartments.

Senior and Disabled Housing

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

This Pickaway Terrace waiting list is open indefinitely for other senior and disabled rental housing assistance in Circleville, OH. Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or under 62 with program disability requirements; one and two-bedroom apartments are available.

Senior/Disabled

Status

open

Open Date

Jan 5, 2026

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

This waitlist for Louise Terrace, located at 270 Lexington Avenue in Ashville, OH, has been accepting applications since January 5, 2026, until further notice. Head of household or spouse must be 62 or older; Veterans receive preference on this waiting list.

Senior/Disabled Housing

Status

open

How to Apply

Online, In-person

Additional Notes

This waiting list is for Pickaway Terrace and Eden Place. For Eden Place, head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or if under 62, must need mobility impairment features. For Pickaway Terrace, head of household or spouse must be 62 or older, or if under 62, must meet program disability requirements.

Senior/Disabled Housing - Eden Place

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

Eden Place, located at 1175 Atwater Avenue in Circleville, OH, has an open waiting list. Eligibility requires the head of household or spouse to be 62 or older, OR if under 62, there must be a need for mobility impairment features of the accessible units. It offers studio and one-bedroom apartmen...

Senior/Disabled Housing - Pickaway Terrace

Status

open

How to Apply

Multiple

Additional Notes

Pickaway Terrace, located on Chickasaw and Arapaho Dr. in Circleville, OH, has an open waiting list indefinitely. Eligibility requires the head of household or spouse to be 62 or older, OR if under 62, they must meet the program disability requirements. It offers one and two-bedroom apartments. P...

Other Programs

4 programs

These programs are administered by this housing authority but do not have active waitlist openings at this time. Statuses are verified nightly and subscribers will be notified when changes are detected.

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV)
Closed

The Housing Choice Voucher Program waitlist is always open to applications from U.S. military veterans, legal spouses and widows if the veteran meets vet preference criteria. Veterans are given a preference. A Natural Disaster Preference is also offered.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Closed

Circleville Apts, located in Circleville, OH, has a closed waitlist managed by Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority. The property comprises 20 low-income rental units with various bedroom configurations.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Public Housing
Closed

The 2 bedroom waiting list is closed unless the applicant qualifies for the veteran preference. Veterans are given a preference on the Public Housing Waitlist.

This waitlist is currently closed. It is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when it reopens.
Senior Housing — Senior and Disabled
Pending

The website mentions '141 units of subsidized housing serving the elderly, disabled or handicapped' but does not explicitly link these to separate waiting list statuses beyond Eden Place, Louise Terrace, and Pickaway Terrace, which are senior/disabled focused.

No active waitlist information currently available. This program is monitored nightly — you'll be alerted when openings are detected.

Status History

PBV Opened Feb 26, 2026
Public Housing Closed Feb 21, 2026
Senior unknown Feb 19, 2026
Senior unknown Feb 19, 2026
HCV Closed Feb 18, 2026
Public Housing Closed Feb 18, 2026

Official Application

Apply directly through the official Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.

WARNING: DO NOT PAY ANYONE TO APPLY FOR HOUSING

Contact Information

Address 176 Rustic Dr
City Circleville, OH 43113
PHA Code OH059
Section 8 Units 661
Public Housing Units 108

Important Notices

  • Waiting lists can close without notice once a specific number of applications is reached.

  • Ensure your contact information is always up to date with the PHA to avoid being removed from the list.

How to Apply at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority

1

Check Current Status

Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority currently has 31 open waiting lists (Affordable Housing, Other Programs, Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Senior Housing). Application windows can close with little notice, so apply as soon as possible.

2

Gather Required Documents

For Section 8 voucher programs at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority, you will typically need: government-issued photo ID for all adult household members, Social Security cards for all members, birth certificates for minors, proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, benefit letters), and proof of current address. For a family of four, income must be below $54,500/year to qualify in this area. Having these ready before the waitlist opens can make the difference between getting on the list and missing the window.

3

Submit Your Application

Apply directly through the official Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority portal. Applications are free — never pay to apply.

4

After You Apply

Once accepted onto the waiting list at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority, keep your contact information updated. Most housing authorities will remove applicants who cannot be reached. Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority manages approximately 769 assisted housing units (661 Section 8, 108 Public Housing), and wait times depend on turnover and demand in Circleville. You will be notified when your name reaches the top of the list for eligibility verification.

Programs at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority

Affordable Affordable Housing open

The Affordable Housing program at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Circleville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Other Other Programs open

The Other Programs program at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Circleville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

PBV Project-Based Voucher (PBV) open

Project-Based Vouchers at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority are attached to specific apartment complexes or units in Circleville. Unlike the standard Housing Choice Voucher, PBV assistance stays with the property — not with you. However, after one year of occupancy, you may request a standard portable voucher. PBV waitlists often move faster because fewer applicants know about them.

Senior Senior Housing open

The Senior Housing program at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Circleville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

HCV Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) closed

The Housing Choice Voucher program at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority provides rental assistance that allows you to choose any privately-owned rental unit that meets program requirements. You pay approximately 30% of your adjusted monthly income toward rent, and the voucher covers the remainder up to the Fair Market Rent for Circleville. This program serves approximately 661 households. Vouchers are portable — you can take them with you if you move to a different city or state.

LIHTC Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) closed

The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority provides housing assistance to eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities in Circleville. Contact the housing authority directly for specific program details and eligibility requirements.

Public Housing Public Housing closed

Public Housing units at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority are owned and operated directly by the housing authority. Rent is set at 30% of your adjusted monthly income. Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority manages approximately 108 Public Housing units in Circleville. You may request a transfer to other Public Housing developments but cannot use this benefit at private rental properties.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is applying at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority free?
Yes. Applying for any federally-funded housing assistance program is always free. Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority administers 7 programs (Affordable Housing, Other Programs, Project-Based Voucher (PBV), Senior Housing, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV), Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), Public Housing) — none of which charge an application fee. If any website or person asks you to pay money to apply, it is a scam. Always apply directly through the housing authority's official portal or in person at their office at 176 Rustic Dr, Circleville, OH.
How long is the wait at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority?
Wait times at Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority depend on demand in Circleville, funding levels, and your priority status. With approximately 769 assisted housing units, turnover determines how quickly the list moves. The most recent status change we tracked was on February 26, 2026 when the Project-Based Voucher (PBV) list changed from "closed" to "open." Families with children, elderly applicants, and disabled individuals may receive priority placement. Contact Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority directly for current estimated wait times.
Can I apply to other housing authorities while on this waitlist?
Yes. There is no limit to the number of housing authority waiting lists you can join simultaneously. There are 8 other housing authorities within 100 miles of Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority, including Fairfield Metropolitan Housing Authority (19 mi), Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority (19 mi), Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (27 mi). Applying to multiple PHAs in Ohio and neighboring states is strongly recommended to increase your chances. Browse all housing authorities in Ohio.
How do I contact Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority?
You can reach Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority by phone at (740) 477-2514. Their office is located at 176 Rustic Dr, Circleville, OH 43113. You can also email them at pmha@pickawaymha.com. Office hours may vary — call ahead to confirm.
What are the income limits for Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority?
Income limits for Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority are set by HUD based on the Area Median Income for Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area (currently $109,000). For a family of four, the Very Low Income limit (50% AMI) is $54,500. Most Section 8 and Public Housing programs require your household income to be at or below this level. See the full income limits table below.

Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority Income Limits

Income limits for programs at the Pickaway Metropolitan Housing Authority are based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area. For a household of four, the current limit for Section 8 eligibility (Very Low Income) is $54,500. Limits are set annually by HUD and vary by household size.

Household Size Extremely Low
30% AMI
Very Low
50% AMI
Low Income
80% AMI
1 Person $22,900 $38,150 $61,050
2 Persons $26,200 $43,600 $69,800
3 Persons $29,450 $49,050 $78,500
4 Persons $32,700 $54,500 $87,200
5 Persons $37,650 $58,900 $94,200
6 Persons $43,150 $63,250 $101,200
7 Persons $48,650 $67,600 $108,150
8 Persons $54,150 $71,950 $115,150
Source: HUD FY 2025 Income Limits Area Median Income: $109,000 Effective April 1, 2025
What do these income limits mean?

Extremely Low Income (30% AMI) — Households earning at or below 30% of the Area Median Income. This is the threshold for the lowest-income tier of assistance. Many housing authorities give preference to applicants at this level.

Very Low Income (50% AMI) — The standard eligibility threshold for Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and most Public Housing programs. Your household income must be at or below this limit to qualify.

Low Income (80% AMI) — Some programs, including Project-Based Vouchers and certain local initiatives, use this higher threshold. Check with this housing authority for specific program requirements.