Public Notice
Public Announcement
The Licking Metropolitan Housing Authority’s 2027 Annual Plan is available for review at the LMHA Administrative Office, 144 W. Main St., Newark, Ohio, 7:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. through Thursday, December 10th, 2026, the end of the public comment period. To schedule an appointment and view the plan, please call (740) 349-8069.
Public comments on the LMHA Annual Plan will be accepted through Thursday, December 10th, 2026. You may come into the LMHA Administrative Office, 144 W. Main St., Newark, Ohio, to review the plan.
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.