OPTIONS FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE
The following are options you can pursue if you find yourself behind on your rent and utilities and are needing
help.
IN ORDER TO QUALITY
You must:
Contact the agency, ask for a case worker and explain your situation.
Bring your employment or other income information with you to the first meeting.
Bring your family member’s identification – your case worker will advise what you need and you must
have this information to move forward.
HELP AGENCIES
West Ohio Community Action Partnership Next to Call Food Pantry
420 North Brandon Avenue
Celina, Ohio 45822
Kelly L. Ewing, Intake Specialist
Phone 419-227-2586 extension 222
Fax 567-279-9158
They can provide help with utility bills, rent and rent deposit assistance. This is short term help, not to be used ongoing. They are very busy, you can stop in for an application
Shelby Metropolitan Housing Authority
706 North Wagner Avenue
Sidney, Ohio 45365
Beth Marchal, Section 8 Occupancy Specialist
Judith Wells Executive Director
937-498-9898
Fax: 937-498-4946
www.shelbymha.org
This is a Section 8 government program that helps with rent and possible utilities long term. There may be a
wait period of several months, but you must be on the wait list to be considered. Usually quicker than the Lima
office.
Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority
600 South Main Street
Lima, Ohio 45804-1242
Sean Walt, Section 8 Occupancy Specialist
Kylie Jenkins, FSS/Home Ownership Coordinator
Phone 419-228-6065
Fax 419-228-1018
www.allenmha.com
This is a Secton 8 government program that helps with rent and possible utilities long term. There may be a
wait period of several months, but you must be on the wait list to be considered.