The LMHA office will be CLOSED to the public on Tuesday, August 26, 2027.
Regular businesses hours will resume on Wednesday, August 27, 2025.
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
The Licking Metropolitan Housing Authority’s PHA Annual Plan is available for review at the Terrace Gardens Office, located at 85 W. Church St., Newark, Ohio, Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. It is also available at the HCV/Administrative Office, located at 144 W. Main St., Newark, Ohio, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The Plan will be available from Monday, August 11, 2025, until Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Please call the Administrative Office at (740) 349-8069 or Terrace Gardens at (740) 349-9260 to schedule an appointment to view the plan.
There will be a Public Hearing regarding any questions or comments about the PHA Annual Plan on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 12:00 noon at the LMHA Administrative Office located at 144 W. Main Street, Newark, Ohio.
Our Mission
The Licking Metropolitan Housing Authority improves the quality of life in Licking County by providing safe, decent, sanitary and affordable housing to low-to-moderate income families. To accomplish this, LMHA will operate in an efficient manner, within HUD guidelines and through partnerships with the community. LMHA will operate with a high degree of organizational effectiveness in order to remain financially viable.
LMHA RECEIVES AUDITOR OF STATE AWARD
The Licking Metropolitan Housing Authority has once again received the Auditor of State Award. The office of the Auditor of State audits nearly 6,000 entities each year. Only 10% of those entities are eligible for this award. LMHA has proudly been the recipient of this award for the past several years. The award represents the hard work of all the employees and Board members. Scott Brown, Liaison for the Auditor of State Keith Faber’s Office presented the award, and especially recognized Executive Director Jody Hull-Arthur for her outstanding leadership and commitment to fiscal integrity.
