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Public housing agency · Marietta, OH

City of Marietta

To apply for Section 8 or public housing in Marietta, OH, contact City of Marietta at (740) 373-3745. The agency runs Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers from its office at 218 Putnam St.

Call (740) 373-3745 Do I qualify? How to apply

Contact City of Marietta

  • Phone(740) 373-3745
  • Fax(740) 373-6775
  • Email[email protected]
  • Address218 Putnam St
    Marietta, OH 45750
  • CountyWashington County
  • ProgramsSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers only
  • HUD codeOH077

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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 City of Marietta

572Section 8 vouchers326 in use (57%)
300–999HUD size category (units)

City of Marietta 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 City of Marietta

HUD sets the income limits for Washington County, OH based on Washington 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 Washington County, OH.

Household sizeExtremely low (30%)Very low (50%)Low (80%)
1 person$18,450$30,700$49,150
2 people$21,640$35,100$56,150
3 people$27,320$39,500$63,150
4 people$33,000$43,850$70,150
5 people$38,680$47,400$75,800
6 people$44,360$50,900$81,400

HUD FY2026 income limits for Washington County, OH. Area median family income: $85,000. Income limits for every county.

Fair Market Rent near Marietta

Fair Market Rents are HUD's estimate of what a modest rental costs in Washington 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$809
1 bedroom$814
2 bedrooms$1,003
3 bedrooms$1,359
4 bedrooms$1,521

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

How to apply at City of Marietta

  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 (740) 373-3745 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 City of Marietta can confirm it.

Housing authorities near Marietta

Applying to more than one agency increases your chances: you can be on several waiting lists at once.

Housing Authority of the City of ParkersburgParkersburg, WV · 13.4 mi · Public housing and Section 8Morgan Metropolitan Housing AuthorityMcConnelsville, OH · 27.8 mi · Public housing and Section 8Athens Metropolitan Housing AuthorityAthens, OH · 31.9 mi · Public housing and Section 8Perry County Metropolitan Housing AuthorityCrooksville, OH · 41.1 mi · Public housing and Section 8Housing Authority of the City of SpencerSpencer, WV · 42.9 mi · Public housingHousing Authority of the County of JacksonRipley, WV · 43 mi · Public housing and Section 8

All 75 housing authorities in Ohio

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of City of Marietta?

(740) 373-3745. Fax: (740) 373-6775. Email: [email protected]. These are the contacts the agency reports to HUD.

Where is City of Marietta located?

218 Putnam St, Marietta, OH 45750, in Washington County.

Does City of Marietta offer Section 8?

Yes. HUD reports 572 Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) at this agency, 326 of them in use.

What are the income limits for City of Marietta?

In Washington County, OH, the FY2026 Section 8 (very low income) limit is $30,700 for one person and $43,850 for a family of four. Public housing accepts up to $70,150 for a family of four.

Is the City of Marietta waiting list open?

Waiting lists open and close on dates each agency sets, often for a few days only. Call (740) 373-3745 or check the agency's notices to confirm whether it is taking applications now.

Section 8 guides

How to apply for Section 8Step by step, from finding your agency to the briefing.Section 8 waiting listsHow lists open, preferences and how to check your status.Section 8 eligibility requirementsIncome, citizenship, background and household rules.Documents you need to applyThe checklist housing authorities ask for.How Section 8 rent is calculatedThe 30% rule, payment standards and utility allowances.Public housing vs. Section 8Which program fits you and how each one works.

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 City of Marietta or HUD.