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Public housing agency · Napoleon, OH

Bowling Green Housing Agency

Bowling Green Housing Agency manages Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers in Napoleon, OH (Henry County). The office is at 1044 Chelsea Ave, and the phone number HUD lists is (419) 592-5788.

Contact Bowling Green Housing Agency

  • Phone(419) 592-5788
  • Fax(419) 592-1759
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address1044 Chelsea Ave
    Napoleon, OH 43545
  • CountyHenry County
  • ProgramsSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
  • HUD codeOH085

Contact details as reported by the agency to HUD (data updated October 6, 2026). Office hours are not published by HUD: call before you go.

Section 8 and public housing at Bowling Green Housing Agency

125Section 8 vouchers74 in use (59%)
100–299HUD size category (units)

Bowling Green Housing Agency administers Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers: you rent from a private landlord and the agency pays part of the rent directly to the owner. It does not own public housing units.

Income limits for Bowling Green Housing Agency

HUD sets the income limits for Henry County, OH based on Henry County, OH figures. Section 8 eligibility depends on your total household income and household size.

Enter your household size and yearly income to compare them with the HUD limits for Henry County, OH.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$20,100$33,500$53,600
2 people$23,000$38,300$61,250
3 people$27,320$43,100$68,900
4 people$33,000$47,850$76,550
5 people$38,680$51,700$82,700
6 people$44,360$55,550$88,800

HUD FY2026 income limits for Henry County, OH. Area median family income: $95,700. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Napoleon

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in Henry County, OH. Housing authorities set their Section 8 payment standard, the most the voucher can cover, usually between 90% and 110% of these figures.

Studio$811
1 bedroom$816
2 bedrooms$1,011
3 bedrooms$1,350
4 bedrooms$1,690

FY2027 Fair Market Rents, in effect since October 1, 2026, gross rent including utilities. Ask Bowling Green Housing Agency for its current payment standards. How your share of the rent is calculated.

How to apply at Bowling Green Housing Agency

  1. Check that you qualify. Compare your household income with the limits above. You also need U.S. citizenship or eligible immigration status for at least one household member.
  2. Find out if the waiting list is open. Call (419) 592-5788 or email [email protected]. Many agencies open their lists only a few days a year and announce it in advance.
  3. Submit the pre-application. Most agencies take it online or on paper during the open period. Fill it in for Section 8.
  4. Keep your contact details up to date. When your name comes up, the agency writes to you. If it cannot reach you, you lose your place.
  5. Bring your documents to the interview. IDs, Social Security numbers, birth certificates and proof of income for everyone in the household. Full checklist.

We cannot tell you whether this agency's waiting list is open today: HUD does not publish that data, and lists change often. Only Bowling Green Housing Agency can confirm it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of Bowling Green Housing Agency?

(419) 592-5788. Fax: (419) 592-1759. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is Bowling Green Housing Agency located?

1044 Chelsea Ave, Napoleon, OH 43545, in Henry County.

Does Bowling Green Housing Agency offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 125 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 74 of them in use.

What are the income limits for Bowling Green Housing Agency?

In Henry County, OH, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $33,500 for one person and $47,850 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $76,550 for a family of four.

Is the Bowling Green Housing Agency waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (419) 592-5788 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

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Sources: HUD Public Housing Authorities dataset (agency record updated October 6, 2026) · HUD USER income limits FY2026 · HUD USER Fair Market Rents FY2027. This page is not affiliated with Bowling Green Housing Agency or HUD.