Parma Public Housing Agency

Public Housing Programs

Public Housing is a government subsidized program designed to assist your community in providing decent, safe and sanitary housing for families of low to moderate income. Assisted homes are modest in size and appearance, but provide a level of dignity for resident families. Public Housing can be an important step toward assisting families in becoming self-sufficient. It also allows senior citizens and disabled individuals to live independently.

The PPHA owns and manages one development (60 public housing units) in the City of Parma. The program is funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

How To Apply

Attention: The Public Housing Waiting Lists Are Currently Closed. The Agency Will Be Accepting Applications In 2009.

All applicants for public housing must be 18 years of age or older and must provide the following information when placing an application:

• Photo ID for all family members 18 years of age and older;
• Birth Certificate and Social Security Card for each family member residing in the unit;
• Copy of Marriage License (if applicable);
• Proof and Source of income of each family member.

Resident Involvement

The PPHA has a Resident Council. The Resident Council has elected officers who represent the residents in the community (Chevybrook Estates). The PPHA encourages resident participation and commentary on the Agency's programs.

How Families Are Selected To Participate

The following requirements must be met by families before they are enrolled in the PPHA Conventional Public Housing program:

• Qualify as a family under the PHA Guidelines;
• The Head of Household or spouse is at least 18 years of age or emancipated minor under state law;
• Gross Family Income must not exceed the income limits set by HUD;
• A citizen of the United States of America or a non-citizen that has eligible immigration status;
• All family members must be clear of any history of criminal activity involving drug or alcohol abuse or crimes of physical violence to persons or property;
• In addition, the family must also have a history of meeting financial obligations to creditors and prior landlords; and references from previous landlords must indicate there is no record of disturbance to neighbors, destruction of property or poor housekeeping habits.

Parma Public Housing Agency Rockside Plaza 1440 Rockside Road, Suite 306 Parma, Ohio 44134

Phone: 216.661.2015 Fax: 216.661.2021 Email: