Knox Metropolitan Housing Authority (KMHA) is a public housing agency that helps provide decent and safe rental housing for eligible low-income families, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. Knox Metropolitan Housing Authority (KMHA) manages several funded programs and has a total of 60 subsidized affordable housing units for rental assistance. Knox Metropolitan Housing Authority (KMHA) administered a total of 674 Section 8 Vouchers. Knox Metropolitan Housing Authority (KMHA) currently has Section 8 as its program type. Knox Metropolitan Housing Authority (KMHA) is located at 201a West High Street, Mt. Vernon, OH, 43050 and serves the city of Mt. Vernon. Income limits, fair market rents and rent rates vary with each agency. Please contact Knox Metropolitan Housing Authority (KMHA) at, (740) 397-8787 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

KMHA was created in 1975 to administer the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program for Knox County. KMHA is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio, and is regulated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Knox Metropolitan Housing Authority is governed by a five member Board of Commissioners appointed by various local elected officials within the City of Mount Vernon and Knox County.

The mission of Knox Metropolitan Housing Authority is to be a leader in the community by providing an equal opportunity for decent, safe and affordable housing for all eligible persons. We are committed to operating in a professional, efficient, and ethical manner. The Authority will support and encourage family self-sufficiency, and promote equal housing opportunities.