Housing assistance programs

Accessing housing resources is a challenge for many in our region. Below are some of the housing resources in the Adena service area. For more general information, visit the Ohio page for United States Housing and Urban Development DepartmentOhio Department of Development (info about rent or mortgage assistance available) or view county-level housing programs below.

Fayette County

Please note, Fayette and Highland counties are under the same housing authority agency. The Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority Board meets quarterly on the second Tuesday in March, June, September, and December on the fourth floor in the County Administration Building at 133 S. Main St, Washington Court House, Ohio.

Fayette County Community Action - limited support available for rent and/or utilities - (740) 335-7282

Fayette Metropolitan Housing Authority  - click here for contact info

Waiting List Process

Highland County 

Please note, Fayette and Highland counties are under the same housing authority agency. The Highland Metropolitan Housing Authority Board meets twice per year in April and October at the Ponderosa Restaurant 545 S. High Street, in the City of Hillsboro, Ohio.

Highland County Community Action - provides some rent support - 937-393-3458

Highland Metropolitan Housing Authority - click here for contact info

Waiting List Process

Jackson County

Jackson-Vinton Community Action - 740-384-3722 or 1-800-686-4339

Jackson County Ohio Metropolitan Housing - contact info

Pickaway County

Pickaway County Community Action - 740-477-1655

Pickaway County Metropolitan Housing Authority  - contact info

Waiting list process

Pike County

Pike County Community Action - some rent, mortgage and/or utility assistance when funds available. Must make an appointment by calling the Housing Team at 216-710-6539, Monday through Thursday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm

Pike County Metropolitan Housing Authority  - contact info

Ross County 

Assistance House - Services are by appointment only - 740-774-3560

Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing (serves Chillicothe and Ross County) - contact info

Waiting list process

Ross County Community Action - 740-702-7222

Ross County Health District PATHWAYS Hub - will not provide direct rent/utility assistance, but will assist in connecting to programs. Referral needed.

Scioto County

Community Action Organization of Society County - (740) 354-7541

Subsidized Housing Resources - resource list. (will need printed for patient). This list is maintained by Scioto County Community Action. 

Vinton County

Jackson-Vinton Community Action - 740-384-3722 or 1-800-686-4339

Vinton County Housing Authority