CMHA
INFORMATION
How Do I Apply?
How do I Apply for Asset Management?
Applications are accepted at CMHA's eligibility office located at 1088 West Liberty Street from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The applications will be placed on a waiting list documented by applicable preference points, date and time. Applicants will receive a letter informing them of an appointment to meet with a housing specialist. The applicant should bring all documents listed in the letter which will be reviewed with the housing specialist during the time of the interview. The housing specialist will complete the verification process to determine eligibility status. Once it is determined that a unit has become available, the next eligible applicant on the site based waiting list will be contacted by the management office.
Getting Ready
To complete an application, please bring or make available the following information:
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Picture ID
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Birth certificates for each household member
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Social Security cards or proof of legal U.S. status for each household member
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Proof of household income (paycheck stubs, SS/SSI verification letter)
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Current police background checks for all household members age 18 and over
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Current landlord information: name, address and telephone number
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Proof of all household assets (bank statements, real estate deeds, etc.)
Key Resources
Complete the RTA form, save and send to info@roseberryrealty.com
Landlord and Tenant contract must be completed between both parties and submitted.
Provide this to your previous employer, or have them visit this site to complete the verification form.
The CMHA worksheet is for estimation purposes only. CMHA is not responsible for the accuracy of the data if you remove the protection or alter any of the formulas. The accuracy of the calculation is entirely dependent upon the accuracy of the data entered. This worksheet calculates whether or not a tenant can afford a specific unit; it does not take Rent Reasonableness into consideration. Property owners could be asked to reduce the rent to comply with Rent Reasonableness requirements.
This is the agreement that both owner and tenant has to sign and turn into CMHA. Tenant still needs a 30 day notice.
If you experience a change in your income, please complete the form and communicate with CMHA to ensure this is processed immediately.
CMHA enacted rules for families during the winter months
The US Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 8 details Housing Allowances for tenant furnished utilities and other services in the Cincinnati area. These allowances are based on criteria such as the number of bedrooms in the home and the type of appliances.
Guide to understanding what is reasonable for your unit in rent charges based on the size of your family, income, and size of the unit.
This is the form used to inspect your existing or soon to be unit. When your inspection comes up, review and ensure there are no items needing repair. Complete a maintenance request for existing tenants.
Complete this form to ask CMHA for a rent adjustment. This form has to be submitted to CMHA.
Complete this form and turn it into CMHA for an information review hearing request.
Access information on landlord and tenant laws.
Report a change in your family size to both CMHA and the landlord using this form. The information should be communicated to CMHA and the landlord immediately.
CMHA portability request for tenants to complete
If you need to change your address with CMHA, complete this form.
If you are self employed and need to report your income to CMHA, you can use this form and submit it to CMHA.
Complete this form with the landlord if needing an extension to access the property for CMHA completion.
Addendum needed for additional items needing to be added to the lease agreement.
Complete this form and provide a proper 30 days notice to both CMHA and the landlord to vacate the unit.
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CMHA FAQs
Q: How do I apply to the program?
answer: Applications are accepted at CMHA’s leasing office located at 1088 West Liberty Street from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; however applicants will no longer have to wait for an appointment with a housing specialist. The applications will be placed on a waiting list documented by date and time. Once it is determined that a unit has become available eligible applicants will be contacted by an invitation letter to attend a group briefing.
Q: Where are Asset Management buildings and communities located?
answer: Asset Management units are located in nearly every jurisdiction within Hamilton County, Ohio. Our larger family communities are located in Winton Hills (Winton Terrace and Findlater Gardens) and South Cumminsville (Millvale).
Q: May I change my waiting list choices later?
answer: Yes, this request must be made in writing at the Leasing Department located at 1088 West Liberty Street.
Q: How long does it take to get housing?
answer: Your wait for housing will depend upon which wait lists you choose.
Q: How much will my rent amount be?
answer: Your rent with Asset Management is always based upon 30% of the monthly household income.
Q: How do I cancel my application?
answer: When an applicant is no longer interested, we request that the cancellation is made in writing.
Q: What types of issues are reviewed with determining program eligibility?
answer: CMHA reviews rental history for at least the past 3 years; all previous subsidized landlords will be reviewed. CMHA also, reviews all criminal activity for at least the past 3 years.
Q: Do I have to have an income?
answer: Applicants must have a verifiable means of paying their rent and utilities (if applicable). The minimum monthly rent with CMHA is $50.
Q: Does CMHA provide emergency housing?
answer: CMHA does not provide emergency housing. Applicants are processed based upon application date and time
Q: Does CMHA assist with rent where I am currently residing?
answer: No, CMHA does not provide rental assistance for current landlords. The rental assistance is attached to units that CMHA owns and manages.
Q: What is the difference between Asset Management and the Housing Choice Voucher Program?
answer: Asset Management units are units that are owned and managed by CMHA. If an applicant is interested in Asset Management, they must move into units that are owned and managed by CMHA.
Q: If I am eligible for Asset Management; Can I find my own unit?
answer: No, you must move into units that CMHA owns and manages.