Quail Run Homes
In an effort to maintain quality affordable housing in Greene County, GMHA owns 16 properties scattered throughout the Xenia area, previously known as Yellowbird Homes. These homes are not subsidized and are rented on the open market. Persons who hold a Section 8 Choice Voucher are welcome to apply.
Interested renters should apply at GMHA Office.
Public Housing
| 1 Person | $ 35,500 |
| 2 People | $ 40,550 |
| 3 People | $ 45,600 |
| 4 People | $ 50,650 |
| 5 People | $ 54,750 |
| 6 People | $ 58,800 |
| 7 People | $ 62,850 |
| 8 People | $ 66,900 |
Greene Metropolitan Housing Authority (GMHA) prides itself on the quality housing that it provides. Family units are dispersed throughout in Greene County, which makes the residents feel like a part of the community, and not targeted as low-income households.
GMHA owns 361 public housing units in five communities in Greene County. GMHA offers 24-hour maintenance to both family and elderly units. Residents on GMHA's Low Rent Program benefit from a number of programs and services.
Families are encouraged to participate in the Resident Initiatives Program. This program provides on-the-job training so that residents can learn a new skill. The benefit of this program is that the income that is received is not counted toward rent. This gives residents an opportunity to save money.
Residents are also encouraged to participate in the Individual Development Account Savings program. This three-year program allows families to save toward the purchase of a new home, secondary education, or to start a business. GMHA, through partnerships with Greene County Job & Family Services and local banks, matches 2:1 every dollar saved up to $50.00!!
The Individual Development Account (IDA)
GMHA is actively enrolling GMHA-assisted IDAS 
Homeowners families as well as income eligible Greene County residents into its Individual Development Account (IDA) Program.
The Individual Development Account (IDA) Program is operated by Greene Metropolitan Housing Authority's non-profit agency, Sensible Shelter, Inc. The IDA Program assists low-moderate income families and individuals in Greene County to purchase a first home, continue education, or start a small business. This is done through a savings match.
Project Total
Project TOTAL (Teaching Our Tenants And Landlords)
offered through Greene Metropolitan Housing Authority is an outreach Case Management Program for Homeless Individuals and Families.
The goal of Project TOTAL is to assist homeless families and individuals to find and stabilize in permanent housing.
Project TOTAL Case Managers work with families and individuals to find housing and provide intensive follow up and supportive services to help break the cycle of homelessness. Advocacy and mediation is available to clients with landlord-tenant issues. Many resources are involved in the plan for stability.
Sensible Shelter, Inc. - Home Ownership
In order to develop homeownership opportunities for its residents, Greene Metropolitan Housing Authority (GMHA) established the non-profit Sensible Shelter, Inc. (SSI) and incorporated in 1989. Sensible Shelter’s mission is to develop affordable housing and promote homeownership and self-sufficiency for low and moderate-income families in Greene County. SSI has been used as the vehicle for developing innovative homeowner projects.
SSI began by developing five homes in Xenia through a partnership with the City of Xenia. SSI received a Community Development Block Grant and matched it with funds of GMHA as well as a small loan to finance the construction costs of the homes. The homes were then sold to five Public Housing residents through a land contract with a 5% interest rate. No down payment was required. At the end of the five years, the families got mortgages through financial institutions. The five-year land contract provided time for the families to develop a credit history and to accrue equity in the homes.
In 1990, Greene Metropolitan Housing Authority (GMHA) purchased 20.38 acres located at Lower Bellbrook Road and Colorado Drive, Xenia, Ohio with the intention to develop affordable housing for qualified low and moderate-income families.
Sensible Shelter, Inc., GMHA’s non-profit, completed Wise Manor in 1991 with funding through Housing Tax Credits, a Community Development Block Grant, and other state and federal grants. It consisted of ten three-bedroom single-family homes and eight two-bedroom townhouses. It is located on Colorado Drive, Pembury Drive, Dundee Drive, and Windsor Court. Families selected to live in the units had income at or below 60% of the area median income as required by the Housing Tax Credit program. The ten single-family homes were lease-to-own and families living there purchased them in 2006. Half of the original owners were still living in the homes and became owners. GMHA worked closely with the families so that they could qualify for a mortgage. Prior to moving into the homes, families were provided classes through the Ohio State University Extension – Greene County and the Greene County Career Center. The classes focused on money management and maintenance of the homes. This educational program received an award for its innovativeness. Prior to purchasing, families participated in the homebuyer education program through the Greene County Dept. of Development so they would be ready for homeownership.
Greene Metropolitan Housing Authority received an award from Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing for the Development and Management of Wise Manor in 2006.
In 2002, Sensible Shelter, Inc. applied for and received Housing Assistance Development Program funding for Wise Manor Section 2 consisting eleven single-family homes. Funding provided approximately a $30,000 subsidy for each home. The homes were completed and sold to qualified buyers in 2004 and 2005.
Sensible Shelter received Housing Assistance Development Program (HDAP) funding through the Ohio Housing Finance Agency to develop Wise Manor Section 3. Wise Manor Section 3 consisted of seven single-family homes with garages on Commonwealth Drive in Xenia. The homes were sold to eligible families whose income is between 50% and 80% of the area median income.
The seven homes in Wise Manor Section 3 consisted of three-bedroom homes and four-bedroom homes. Square footage ranged from 1200 to 1500. 100 percent of the homes had universal design features for families with a member that is mobility or sensory impaired.
All families that purchased a home were required to complete the Ohio State University’s Extension – Greene County’s Money Management classes. The families were also required to complete homebuyer education through the Greene County Dept. of Development or a similar program through the Ohio State University’s Extension Office-Greene County. The last two homes were sold in 2011.
SSI is currently looking at further development of the land near Wise Manor.
Wise Manor
Lease to Own Homes
The ten three-bedroom lease-to-own homes located in Xenia, Ohio were sold to the residents. Half of the original families were still in the homes. The houses are located in a quiet residential setting. The original contract period for these homes was fifteen years. At the end of the fifteen years, the families had the option to purchase the home.
Sensible Shelter provided land contracts to two families.
Resident Initiatives
Greene Metropolitan Housing Authority provides on-the-job training for Low Rent through the Resident Initiatives Program. This program is designed to assist residents with learning new skills which will broaden their marketability in the job market. Training opportunities range from maintenance/grounds work to office/clerical work.
Residents who are hired under this program can work up to 18 months. During that time, their income is not counted toward their rent.
Programs