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Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority

600 S Main St, Lima, OH, 45804 · ~1,301 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Lima, 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.

Who this agency serves

Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority served 1,104 households across 1,301 units (85% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.3 people, an average annual income of $15,851, and pays an average of $380 per month toward rent.

Households served
1,104 of 1,301 units
Avg. household income
$15,851
Avg. rent paid by household
$380
Avg. household size
2.3 people
Households with children
48%
Head of household 62+
22%
Head of household with a disability
37%
Avg. wait to move in
11 months

Unit mix: 22% 1-bedroom, 36% 2-bedroom, 42% 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 1 development with an average score of 53 (Troubled).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
Scattered Site: AcquisitionLima53 TroubledNSPIREDec 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.

Applying with this agency

Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Allen 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

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