| American Red Cross | ||
| Address: | 196 S. 5th St. | |
| Phone: | 349-9442 | |
| Who Qualifies?: | those suffering from a natural disaster | |
| Services: | motel vouchers, first months rent | |
| Restrictions: | *must provide verification of disaster | |
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| Catholic Social Services | ||
| Address: | 117 W. Church St. | |
| Phone: | 345-2565 | |
| Who Qualifies?: | Seniors 60 or older still in their own home | |
| Services: | transportation for seniors for medical purposes; may be able to provide social worker to act as liaison for senior in need of advocate. | |
| Restrictions: | Seniors only, 60 and older. | |
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| Crisis and Information Center/Pathways of Licking County | ||
| Address: | N/A | |
| Phone: | 345-4375 (HELP) or 1-800-544-1601 | |
| Who Qualifies?: | everyone | |
| Services: | information and referral to emergency housing and other housing needs | |
| Restrictions: | none | |
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| First United Methodist Church | ||
| Address: | 88 N. 5th St. | |
| Phone: | 349-7020 | |
| Who Qualifies?: | individuals and families who have been screened by another agency | |
| Services: | motel and utility assistance | |
| Restrictions: | Must be screened by a referring agency | |
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| Licking County Habitat for Humanity | ||
| Address: | PO Box 2088, Heath, OH 43056 | |
| Phone: | 349-7320 (leave a message on the voice mail) | |
| Who Qualifies?: | income eligible families that do not qualify for other loans, do not currently own property, and have not declared bankruptcy in the last two years, currently living in substandard housing | |
| Services: | build and sell simple, decent homes to eligible households | |
| Restrictions: |
*must have a verifiable source of steady income *lived in the county for at least one year *$500 down payment required |
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| Individual Development Account (IDA) - LCCH | ||
| Address: | 23 S. Park Place | |
| Phone: | 345-1970 | |
| Who Qualifies?: | Income eligible households | |
| Services: | matched savings program for secondary education/homebuying | |
| Restrictions: | must meet income requirements | |
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| LEADS | ||
| Address: | 160 Wilson Street | |
| Phone: | 349-0200 | |
| Who Qualifies?: | income eligible | |
| Services: | emergency housing funds, emergency home repair, rent & utility assistance, some assistance specifically for senior citizens | |
| Restrictions: |
*must be Licking County, not City of Newark, resident for FEMA funds *utility assistance once per HEAP year |
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| Housing Opportunities for Persons living with HIV / AIDS : Licking County AIDS Task force / LCCH | ||
| Address: |
LCATF 195 Union St. Suite B.1 LCCH 23 S. Park Place. |
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| Phone: |
349-7066 *208 (LCATF) 345-1970 (LCCH) |
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| Who Qualifies?: | those w/ HIV verification and with annual income under $17,424 | |
| Services: | rental, deposit & utility assistance | |
| Restrictions: | *provide Ohio residency and HIV verification | |
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| Licking County Board of MR/DD | ||
| Address: | 65 W. Church St. | |
| Phone: | 349-6588 | |
| Who Qualifies?: | those diagnosed with mental retardation or other developmental disability | |
| Services: | motel vouchers, rental, deposit & utility assistance | |
| Restrictions: | must provide verification of MRDD diagnosis and documentation of need | |
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| Licking County Department of Job and Family Services - Prevention, Retention, Contingency (PRC) | ||
| Address: | 74 S. 2nd St. | |
| Phone: | 349-6225 | |
| Who Qualifies?: | families w/ at least one minor child, have emergency need and have exhausted other resources | |
| Services: |
Rent & deposit, interest on principal mortgage, emergency shelter, utilities, telephone installation, appliances |
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| Restrictions: |
*income may not exceed 200% poverty level if employed, 135% if unemployed *PRC housing assistance limited to $500/12 months if unemployed or employed, may be eligible for additional $500 if become employed and were previously unemployed |
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| Licking County Planning Commission | ||
| Address: | 20 S. 2nd St. | |
| Phone: | 349-6938 | |
| Who Qualifies?: | home owning county residence who meet income guidelines | |
| Services: | low interest gov. loans for immediately needed items (health and safety items) | |
| Restrictions: |
*must be a home owner *$5000 limit for tap-ins *$7000 limit for well and /or septic repair |
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| Licking County Veterans Service | ||
| Address: | 75 East Main St. | |
| Phone: | 740-670-5430 | |
| Who Qualifies?: | military honorable discharged | |
| Services: | motel $; rental, deposit & utility assistance (no phone) | |
| Restrictions: |
*all monthly bills must be paid by applicant * Form DD214 (honorable discharge) |
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| Licking Metropolitan Housing Authority | ||
| Address: | 85 W. Church St. | |
| Phone: | 349-8069 | |
| Who Qualifies?: | elderly and disabled; income eligible with preferences given to veterans | |
| Services: | elderly and disabled; income eligible with preferences given to veterans | |
| Restrictions: |
*must meet very low income guidelines * no convictions for drug offenses or violent criminal activity *no open enrollment, call for enrollment dates |
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| Moundbuilders Guidance Center | ||
| Address: | 65 Messimer Dr. | |
| Phone: | 522-8477 - ask for your caseworker/counselor | |
| Who Qualifies?: | MBGC clients | |
| Services: | Motel $, rental, deposit, utility assistance ( no phone) | |
| Restrictions: |
*open case w/ MBGC *no outstanding balance for housing assistance w/ MBGC |
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| City of Newark, Community Development Program | ||
| Address: | 40 W. Main St. | |
| Phone: | 349-6695 | |
| Who Qualifies?: | income eligible home owners within the city limits | |
| Services: | emergency home repairs | |
| Restrictions: |
*must be owner occupied *waiting list |
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| City of Newark, Lead Hazard Control Program | ||
| Address: | 40 W. Main St. | |
| Phone: | 349-6836 | |
| Who Qualifies?: | income eligible renters and home owners within targeted census tracks | |
| Services: | reduce lead-based paint hazards | |
| Restrictions: |
*must be owner or renter occupied *must fill out application |
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| New Beginnings Shelter for Domestic Violence | ||
| Address: | 60 N. First St. | |
| Phone: | 349-8719 - 1-800-686-2760 | |
| Who Qualifies?: | Women and men, with or without children, who are victims of domestic violence | |
| Services: | emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence | |
| Restrictions: |
*must be victim of domestic violence that occurred within last 7 days |
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| Old Country Church | ||
| Address: | N/A | |
| Phone: | 349-7283 | |
| Who Qualifies?: | individuals or families | |
| Services: | motel $ | |
| Restrictions: | *must provide income and address verification | |
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| Project Homeline / LCCH | ||
| Address: | 23 S. Park Place, Suite 200 | |
| Phone: | 345-1970 or 1877-421-5224 | |
| Who Qualifies?: | individuals or families | |
| Services: | rent, deposit, mortgage information and referrals | |
| Restrictions: | must meet income guidelines, rent or mortgage payment must not exceed 30% of income | |
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| Salvation Army Emergency Shelter | ||
| Address: | 250 E. Main St. | |
| Phone: | 345-8120/345-3289 | |
| Who Qualifies?: | individuals or families | |
| Services: | emergency shelter; 1 month past due rent, 1st month rent, utilities | |
| Restrictions: |
*must provide proof of need *may receive assistance once every 12 months |
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| St. Vincent De Paul Society | ||
| Address: | St. Francis Catholic Church | |
| Phone: | 345-9874 | |
| Who Qualifies?: | individuals / families | |
| Services: | motel $, rental & deposit assistance | |
| Restrictions: | conduct their own screening through volunteers | |
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| Transitional Housing / LCCH | ||
| Address: | 23 S. Park Pl. | |
| Phone: | 345-1970 | |
| Who Qualifies?: | homeless families and individuals | |
| Services: | transitional housing and supportive services | |
| Restrictions: | must meet HUD definition of homeless = shelter, motel, streets, car, court eviction | |
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To make a donation....
It's easy to make a donation to the Coalition. Checks should be mailed to:
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Licking County Coalition for Housing
P.O. Box 613
23 South Park Place, Suite 200
Newark, OH 43058-0613
Credit Card donations click below for the form:
