The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) will accept pre-applications for its Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Wait List beginning at 8am on Monday, May 18, 2026. The list will close at 11:59pm on May 21, 2026. The HCV Program is the federal government's primary program for assisting low to mid income families, the elderly, and people with disabilities to afford decent, safe, and sanitary housing in the private rental market. The HCV Program provides a housing subsidy paid directly to a property owner on behalf of a participating family. This allows participants to find their own housing, including single-family homes, townhouses and apartments in the location that meets the needs of their family. The family generally pays between 30 -40% of the household's adjusted gross income.
To apply for the program, go to www.waitlistcheck.com/OH2265, please note applications cannot be downloaded and paper applications will not be accepted. Submitting a preapplication for the program does not guarantee placement on the wait list. CMHA will create the wait list by utilizing a lottery system to randomly select applicants from all applications submitted. You are not able to apply at CMHA's Administrative Offices. Preapplications must be submitted electronically online. Applicants can use any device with internet access to complete the application. A list of publicly accessible computers is available on www.cintimha.com. To apply you will need:
• An email account
• Annual household income
• Birthdates and social security numbers for the head of household and spouse or cohead
• Current mailing address and emergency contact address
Duplicate applications will not be accepted. For more information, please call (513) 9775800 or visit www.cintimha.com.
CIN-May11, '26 #12317301
