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EVERYONE DESERVES A PLACE TO CALL HOME.

Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) helps families find safe, clean, and affordable housing. We also support programs that create job opportunities in our community.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority is opening the Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 Waiting List to receive online applications beginning 8:30am on July 2, 2025 through 11:59pm July 3, 2025.
We will NOT distribute or accept applications at any agency location, and fax or email requests will not be accepted.

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All applications must be submitted online at myhousing.allenmha.com.  Anyone may apply. Applicants already on other AMHA waiting lists must apply separately for this program. Applying will not affect one's status on other agency waiting lists. Those who have disabilities and need to request special accommodations can call 419.228.6065 for more information.

OUR MISSION

Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) strives to create a thriving community by offering quality, affordable housing and pathways to self-sufficiency for those we serve.

OUR VISION

Transforming lives and communities, one family at a time.

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OUR VALUES

Accountability

 Upholding fiscal responsibility, transparency, and stewardship to ensure trust and sustainability. 

Service

Delivering meaningful value and support to our community with dedication and compassion. 

Purpose

Driving our mission with commitment and a focus on empowering individuals and families. 

Integrity

Acting with honesty, fairness, and ethical responsibility in all that we do. 

Respect

Treating all individuals with dignity, listening attentively, and demonstrating consideration in every interaction. 

Education

 Providing knowledge, resources, and opportunities to foster growth, self-sufficiency, and empowerment.

WHAT IS PUBLIC HOUSING?

Public housing in Lima, Ohio, is managed by Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA). This federally funded program helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities find safe and affordable homes.

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To apply, fill out an application to join the waitlist. When your name reaches the top, AMHA’s Intake Department will contact you for screening. You must pass this process to be approved for housing.

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To check your application status, call the Intake Department at

419-228-6065.

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ABOUT US

Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) helps families find safe, clean, and affordable housing. We also support programs that create job opportunities in our community.

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ADDRESS

419-228-6065

 

600 S. Main St.
Lima, Ohio 45804

MY HOUSING PORTAL

My Housing Portal is your online hub for accessing applications, forms, and important information—for applicants, landlords, and current residents.

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