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Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority

178 W 4th St, Chillicothe, OH, 45601 · ~954 units under management

Fair Market Rent by unit size — Chillicothe, 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

Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority served 898 households across 954 units (94% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.2 people, an average annual income of $14,990, and pays an average of $355 per month toward rent.

Households served
898 of 954 units
Avg. household income
$14,990
Avg. rent paid by household
$355
Avg. household size
2.2 people
Households with children
43%
Head of household 62+
27%
Head of household with a disability
43%
Avg. wait to move in
25 months

Unit mix: 31% 1-bedroom, 31% 2-bedroom, 38% 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 4 developments with an average score of 68 (Standard).

DevelopmentCityScoreProtocolInspected
WORTHINGTON MANORChillicothe95 High PerformerNSPIREJul 2024
TIFFIN, SHERMAN, LINCOLN,TOLEDOChillicothe59 TroubledNSPIREJun 2024
WESTLAND ESTATESChillicothe59 TroubledNSPIREJul 2025
TIFFIN, SHERMAN, LINCOLN,TOLEDOChillicothe57 TroubledNSPIREAug 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 Chillicothe 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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