Housing Issues Resources
In addition to Licking County Coalition for Housing, the following agencies may be able to provide assistance with housing or with basic needs.
If you are homeless and need emergency shelter due to fire or natural disaster:
Services: Disaster relief, provides motel vouchers, first month’s rent.
143 S. 30th Street, Newark
Contact: 740-349-9442
Those affected by fire or natural disaster. Verification of disaster required.
If you are homeless and need emergency shelter due to domestic violence
Services: Emergency shelter for women and children
60 North First Street, Newark
Contact: 740-349-8719
Women, with or without children, who are victims of domestic violence.
If you are homeless and need emergency shelter
Services: Emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, basic needs
250 East Main Street, Newark
Contact: 740-345-8120
Individuals and families, must provide proof of need
Services: Emergency shelter
115 Wilson Street, Newark
Contact: Helpline: 740-670-0822
Men only.
If you need utility assistance
Services: Utility assistance when other resources are not available.
105 Jefferson Street, Newark
Contact: 740-670-9700
Eligibility guidelines apply; call for information.
Services: Percentage of Income Payment Plan (PIPP), emergency housing funds, emergency home repair, rent & utility assistance, Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP).
159 Wilson Street, Newark
Contact: 740-349-8606
Some assistance is specifically for senior citizens. Must be Licking County, not City of Newark, resident for FEMA funds. Utility assistance limited to once per HEAP year.
Services: Utilities, firewood, electric fans, hearing aids, basic needs, Meals on Wheels
1058 East Main Street, Newark
Contact: 740-345-0821
Age 62 and over
Services: Rent, deposit, utility, transportation and food assistance, as well as VA benefits.
935 Buckeye Ave, Newark
Contact: 740-670-5430
Check for eligibility.
Services: Motel, rent, deposit and utility assistance
135 Wilson Street, Newark
Contact: Helpline: 740-349-8425
Individuals and families; restrictions apply. Contact Helpline for more information.
If you are looking for affordable housing
Services: Build and sell simple, decent homes to eligible households.
4391 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus
Contact: 614-422-4828
Income-eligible families currently living in substandard housing, who do not currently own property, do not qualify for other loans, and have not declared bankruptcy in the last two years. Must have a verifiable source of steady income and lived in the county for at least one year. Down payment required.
Services: Affordable housing for low to moderate income families.
144 West Main Street, Newark
Contact: 740-349-8069
Families and individuals, income guidelines apply. Call for enrollment dates (no open enrollment).
If you need assistance with home maintenance and repairs, or environmental health issues
Services: Home repairs and renovation, USDA home funds
40 West Main Street, Suite 407, Newark
Contact: 740-670-7530
Income eligible homeowners within the Newark city limits. Homes must be owner-occupied, waiting lists apply.
If you need food or cash assistance
Services: Storage and distribution of food
1035 Brice Street, Newark
Contact: 740-344-7401
Licking County, income-eligible individuals and families.
Services: Utilities, firewood, electric fans, hearing aids, basic needs, Meals on Wheels
1058 East Main Street, Newark
Contact: 740-345-0821
Age 62 and over
Services: Food and cash assistance, medical care, disability services, child abuse/elder abuse reporting, and employment assistance.
74 South Second Street, Newark
Contact: 740-670-8999, 1-888-895-2790
Income guidelines apply.
Services: Emergency shelter, rent and utility assistance, basic needs
250 East Main Street, Newark
Contact: 740-345-8120
Individuals and families, must provide proof of need.