The Tuscarawas Metropolitan Housing Authority (TMHA) provides ongoing rental assistance through the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, helping low-income individuals and families afford safe, stable housing in New Philadelphia and throughout Tuscarawas County.
This program subsidizes a portion of rent directly to landlords, allowing participants to secure housing in the private market.
🕒 Hours
- Monday – Friday: Standard business hours
- ⏰ Appointments and applications required
📍 Location
- 134 2nd St SW
- New Philadelphia, OH 44663
📞 Contact
- Phone: (330) 308-8099
- 🌐 Website: http://www.tuscarawasmha.org/
🧺 Services
- 🏠 Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program
- 💵 Monthly rental subsidies (paid to landlord)
- 🔑 Access to private-market housing (apartments, homes, etc.)
- 📈 Family Self-Sufficiency programs
✅ Requirements
- Income-based eligibility (low-income households)
- Application required
- ⚠️ Waitlist is common for vouchers
💲 Cost
- ✅ Free to apply
- ✅ Ongoing rent support (if approved)
💡 Tips
- 📝 Apply as early as possible — waitlists can be long
- 📞 Call to ask if the waitlist is currently open
- 🏠 Once approved, you can choose your own housing (within program rules)
- 🤝 Pair this with emergency rent resources while waiting
