Perry County Housing Guide

Revised 07/28/2011

Perry County Job & Family Services 740-342-3551 or 1-800-551-3551 www.perryjfs.org

Perry Housing Coalition 740-684-0942 Perryhousingprojects.com

Table of Contents

Perry County Information

About Perry County

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Perry County Socioeconomic Data

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Housing Information

Apartments

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Perry Housing Coalition

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Homelessness Prevention (HPRP)

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Save the Dream

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Perry County Resources

County Government and Miscellaneous Contact Information

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Appendix A

Community Resources

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About Perry County, Ohio

Perry County was named after American Commodore, Oliver Hazard Perry, who was given the title, Hero of Lake Erie, after leading a successful naval victory against a task force of the Royal Navy during the War of 1812. Commodore Perry was given the Congressional Gold Medal and promoted to Captain for his successes in the War of 1812. Perry County was Ohio s 52nd county and was established on March 1st, 1818. Perry County is 413 square miles made up from portions of land taken from Fairfield, Muskingum, and Washington counties. The 410 square miles of land in Perry County are divided into 12 villages, 14 townships, 1 ghost town, and 5 other communities. Perry County also includes part of the Wayne National Forest, the only National forest in Ohio. Perry County is located in the rolling, Appalachian hills of southeast Ohio. Perry County is surrounded by Athens (south), Fairfield (west), Hocking (southwest), Licking (north), Morgan (southeast), and Muskingum (northeast) counties, and is approximately 50 miles from Ohio s capital. Perry County is home to a rich historical, agricultural, and entrepreneurial spirit with many fun and exciting things to see and enjoy. Perry County is the home to many yearly events such as the Perry County Fair, the Art Walks of Crooksville & Somerset, the Crooksville-Roseville Pottery Festival, the Moonshine Festival, and various July 4th celebrations. Perry County is the host of three Farmers Markets located in New Lexington, Shawnee, and Somerset which provides individuals and families access to locally grown produce. Scenic views, historical landmarks, and community events are just a small part of what make Perry County a wonderful place to live! If you have questions about Perry County businesses or tourism, please contact the Perry County Chamber of Commerce at 740.342.3457 Monday through Friday from 10 am until noon and from 12:30-2:30pm. You can also visit the Perry County Chamber of Commerce website at http://perrycountyohiochamber.com.

Socioeconomic Data
Data Title County Population Median Age Average Household Size High School Graduation Rate Per Capita Income Labor Force Unemployment Rate Commute to Work Average Commute Time Population below 200% FPIG Percent Eligible for Emergency Food Owner-Occupied Houses/Condos Renter-Occupied Apartments Percent of Renters in County Median Contract Rent for Apts Est. Median House/Condo Value Mean Price: Detached Houses Mean Price: Townhouses/other attached Mean Price: 2 Unit Structures Mean Price: Mobile Homes Median Monthly Costs: House/Condos with Mortgage Median Monthly Costs: House/Condo without Mortgage Single-family New House Construction Building Permits Housing Structures: 1, detached Housing Structures: 1, attached Housing Structures: 2 Housing Structures: 3-4 Housing Structures: 5-9 Housing Structures: 10-19 Housing Structures: 20 or more Housing Structures: Mobile Homes Housing Units with a Mortgage Fair Market Rent: 1 bedroom Fair Market Rent: 2 bedrooms Fair Market Rent: 3 bedrooms
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Data 35,359 36.6 2.76 91.5% $24,159 16,900 13.2% 67.3% 35.1 min 13,524 38.2% 9,923 2,577 21% $374 $100,875 $136,043 $417,737 $97,904 $94,204 $986 $302 21 10,098 106 200 166 263 51 307 2,433 3,901 $424/mth $510/mth $638/mth

Year 2009 06-08 06-08 08-09 2008 2009 2009 NA NA 2011 2011 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA NA 2006 2006 2006

Source ODJFS County Profile ODJFS County Profile ODJFS County Profile ODJFS County Profile ODJFS County Profile ODJFS County Profile ODJFS County Profile ODJFS County Profile ODJFS County Profile OASHF/Dept of Development OASHF/Department of Development City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com City-data.com

Apartments
Amelia Place: y Teresa Rafferty, Manager, at 740.394.1008(Mondays & Tuesdays 9 am -3 pm) y Rent is established by square footage.
No of 1 bedroom: 7 No of 2 bedrooms: 18 No of 3 bedrooms: 1 Range of Rent: $335-362 Range of Rent: $413-430 Range of Rent: $458

y 3-4 Units are usually available at any given time y The application process entails: fill out application & turn it in along with $22

fee/person (18 and older) for background/credit checks. Once the background/credit check comes back, all information is sent to main office for approval/denial. IF approved employment, assets, etc are verified Rent (prorated or full month depending on date), at least 1/3 of security deposit, and at least 1/3 of pet deposit (if applicable)

Arethusa Springs: y Doug Kinney, Property Manager, at 740.342.4746(Mondays-Fridays 7:30 am-4 pm) y Rent is based on income
No of 1 bedroom: 50 Range of Rent: $0-697

y There is no established pattern for how often apartments are available y The application process entails: complete application. Once application is complete, y
applicant is placed on the waiting list if he or she meets the qualifications (age, income, disability) Security Deposit and first month s rent due at move-in

New Lexington Village:For low income families only y Roxanne Talbot, Resident Manager at 740.342.1900(Mondays-Fridays 10 am- 2 pm) y Rent is based on 30% of income
No of 2 bedrooms: 32 Range of Rent: Based on 30% of income No of 3 bedrooms: 14 Range of Rent: Based on 30% of income No of 4 bedrooms: 4 Range of Rent: Based on 30% of income There is no established pattern for how often apartments are available, but there is a waiting list The application process entails: picking up application & filling it out then calling to schedule an appointment. For appointment, applicant must bring birth certificates, social security cards and drivers licenses for all individuals who will be living in the apartment. Applicants must also agree to a police background check and credit screening Security deposit and rent are due at signing

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Perry Metropolitan Housing Authority: y Sandra Harper, Executive Director, at 740.982.5991(Mondays - Fridays 9 am- 4 pm) y Rent is based on a formula provided by the Department of Housing and Urban

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Development that focuses on family income and assets. No of 1 bedroom: 26 Range of Rent: $0-415 No of 2 bedrooms: 35 Range of Rent: $0-444 No of 3 bedrooms: 50 Range of Rent: 0-$470 No of 4 bedrooms: 7 Range of Rent: $0-497 There is no established pattern of how often apartments are available. The application process entails: Applicant completes an application packet and is placed on waiting list. When a unit becomes available the applicant who is first on the list with a COMPLETE application is called in for a briefing. A fingerprint is taken of each adult member of the household which is sent directly to BCI&I for a background check. If the applicant is eligible they are offered a unit. Security deposit and first month s rent are due at signing
o o Sec Deposit-1 bedroom=$150 Sec Deposit-2 bedroom=$200 o o Sec Deposit-3 bedroom=$250 Sec Deposit-4 bedroom=$300

y Other important information:

o Perry MHA checks previous landlord history as well as criminal backgrounds o Applicant must be within established income limits to be considered eligible o Perry MHA pays water, sewage, and trash all other utilities are the responsibility of the tenant, except in the one bedroom

Reading Commons: y Jenya Reid, Property Manager, at 740.343.4008(Mon, Weds, Fri 9:30 am- 6 pm) y Rent is based on 30% of income as long as there is rental assistance available (only 24
units can have rental assistance at one time) No of 1 bedroom: 14 No of 2 bedrooms: 18 No of 3 bedrooms: 2 Range of Rent: $370-580 Range of Rent: $455-615 Range of Rent: $505-635

y Usually there is one apartment available every other month excluding the 3 bedrooms
which become available on a limited basis

y The application process entails: Fill out the application and turn it in so the

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background and credit screening can be completed. If those screenings come back okay, then the property will mail out the third party verifications for income, child support, banking information, etc. Once all verifications have been received by the property, the information is sent to an auditor for move in approval. The rent and deposit are due at signing Other important information: o The deposit can be split into 6 monthly payments, but the entire balance is due if one month is not paid o There is a waiting list o The rental assistance goes first to a tenant already living in the complex that needs it before it can go to a new tenant o Rental assistance is based on income the person with the lowest income will be given the rental assistance

Roseville Commons: y Mary Bryan, Resident Manager, at 740.697.7010(M-F 8 am-12pm; M, T,T, F 1-4 pm) y Rent is based on income
No of 1 bedroom:35 Range of Rent: $392-530

y The availability of open apartment varies from month to month. y The application process entails: Pick up application at 184 Cathy Lane and fill it out
completely. Call for an appointment to go over the application and bring Social Security cards, IDs, bank statements, proof of income, year to date out of pocket receipts for medicines & medical supplies, etc. $ 10 per adult is due at signing (money order preferred) Other important information: o HUD is accepted o Rental assistance possible when available o 2 handicap accessible apartments

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Somerset Lane:For low income seniors or disabled/handicapped individuals only y Joe Davis, Manager, at 740.743.1102(Monday Friday 7 am to Noon) y Rent based on income, assets, and Federal Guidelines
No of efficiency apt: 12 No of handicapped apt: 4 No of 1 bedroom: 30 No range of rent No range of rent No range of rent

y The availability of open apartments varies from month to month y The application process entails: Come to site to pick up the free application. Fill it out
and return it to the site

y Rent and deposits (based on income/assets) due at signing y Other important information:

o Current Federal Income Guidelines  1 Person- must be at or below $18,800 annual income  2 Persons- must be at or below $ 21,500 annual income o Individuals must be 62 or older OR disabled/handicapped AND have income within the Federal Guidelines above

Somerset Senior Village:For seniors and handicap/disabled individuals only y Erin Walters, Manager, at 740.743.1007 (Mon & Weds 8am-4pm, Fri 8-11 am) y Rent is based on 30% gross income (minus deductions)
No of 1 bedroom: 41

Range of Rent: 30% of gross income up to $590

y Availability of units varies with no established pattern y The application process entails: Fill out application and return it to the office. Once y

criminal and credit check are complete and approval is given, individual is added to waiting list until a unit becomes available. 1/3 of security deposit (2011 deposit is $393) and first month s rent are due at signing

Taylor Place: y Erin Walters, Manager, at 740.982.8715(Tues& Thurs 8am-4 pm, Fri 1-4 pm) y Rent is based on 30% of gross income y y y y

No of 1 bedroom: 29 Range of Rent: 30% gross income No of 2 bedrooms: 1 Range of Rent: 30% gross income Unit availability varies month to month The application process entails: Fill out application and return it to the office. Once criminal and credit checks are complete and approval is given, individual is added to waiting list until a unit becomes available. 1/3 of security deposit (2011 deposit is $470) and first month s rent are due at signing Other important information: o Only 2 people qualify to live in a one bedroom unit o Only 3 people qualify to live in a two bedroom unit

Thornville Manor: y Carolyn Stevens, Property Manager, at 740.246.5050(Mon &Thurs 8-4 pm) y Rent is based on 30% of income
No of 1 bedroom: 24 Range of Rent: Market Rate-$440/30% of income

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Availability for units is limited The application process entails: Apply in office during office hours (see above) 1st month s rent and security deposit (30% of gross monthly income) is due at signing Other important information: o Thornville Manor is an RD property with rent subsidy based on 30% of income on 20 of the 24 units o Property pays water, trash, and sewage while the tenant is responsible for electric o Units are all electric

Valerie: y Cindy Paulson, Property Manager, at 740.342.5206(Summer hours TBA) y Rent is typically based on 30% of gross monthly income if rental assistance is available y y

No of 1 bedroom: 8 Range of Rent: $0-490 No of 2 bedrooms: 24 Range of Rent: $0-540 1 unit per month is usually available The application process entails: Pick up and fill out the free application. Provide Social Security cards, driver s license, and birth certificates. Once all information is turned in and the applicant is approved, the individual is placed on a waiting list.

y When a unit is available, police background check,stBCI, credit, and landlord checks will all be completed. $50 (to start the process), 1 month s rent, and security deposit in full ($318 or $356) is due. Check or money order no cash accepted!

Village Green-Crooksville: y Amanda Clark, Site Manager, at 740.982.6271 (Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm) y Rent is based on income y y y

No of 1 bedroom: 24 Range of Rent: $0-575 No of 2 bedroom: 24 Range of Rent: $0-625 Availability varies from month to month The application process entails: Fill out and return the application with a check or money order of $14 for background check First month s rent and deposit due at signing

Village Green-Roseville: y Mary Bryan, Resident Manager, at 740.697.7010(M-F 8 am-12pm/M, T, T, F1-4 pm) y Rent is based on income y y

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No of 1 bedroom: 8 Range of Rent: $375-525 No of 2 bedrooms: 24 Range of Rent: $424-575 Availability varies from month to month The application process entails: Pick up application at 184 Cathy Lane (office). Fill out completely with full addresses and phone numbers of non related personal references, past landlords, banking info, pharmacy, etc. Make an appointment to go over application and to sign release papers. There will be a record check for the county you live in. Photo ids, Social Security card, birth certificate, proof of income must be provided. $10 per adult for processing application (money order preferred) Other important information: o HUD accepted o Rental assistance may be available, but is given to the next person in line for it o 1-1 bedroom apartment is handicap accessible

Windsor Heights:For elderly/disabled only y Magan Miller, Property Manager, at 740.342.4426 (Mon-Fri 9 am-3 pm) y Rent is based on income
No of 1 bedroom: 25

Range of Rent: Market Rate-$567/based on income

y Availability for units is limited y The application process entails: Fill out application to be approved for wait list y Security deposit & 1st month s rent due at signing

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Perry Housing Coalition

The Perry Housing Coalition was birthed in April of 2006. A meeting was held with local representatives of the Family and Children First Council and the RHISCO representative to discuss the on-going and often hidden issues of sub-standard housing and homelessness in Perry County. Coalition members began by developing a ten year plan to end homelessness which brought to the forefront awareness of rural homelessness as well as identified programs/services that are in place and those that are needed. The Perry Housing Coalition will work toward ending homelessness in this county. The Coalition is working on accomplishing this goal in the following ways:
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Identifying stakeholders and their roles in this process Gathering information about services available in Perry County as well as the surrounding area Disseminating information about the Coalition throughout Perry County Providing an accurate count of homelessness in Perry County Incorporating strategies to address gaps in preventative services o Conduct needs assessment (point in time-shelter capacity) o Determine Steps to increase number of subsidized housing units o Utilize TANF fund to prevent eviction/foreclosure o Centralize information for services/assistance o Raise community awareness o Advocate for tighter code enforcement/zoning laws o Advocate for looser eligibility requirements/guidelines

The Perry Housing Coalition is the first step in building a county-wide consensus of the problem of homelessness and the negative impact it has on the families who want to live in this beautiful community. Coalition members promise to stay at the forefront of these issues and are dedicated to increasing the awareness of local government officials, employers, and residents; researching funding resources; encouraging the appropriate entities to apply for available funds; attending trainings/conferences that will continue to educate and challenge members; and becoming a voice for change.

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HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (HPRP)

The Homeless Prevention and Rapid Re-housing Program (HPRP) is a result of the enactment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)) received $1.5 billion of HPRP funds to provide eligible applicants with financial assistance and services to prevent individuals and families from becoming homeless or to help those who are experiencing homelessness to quickly re-gain housing stability. Ohio has distributed these funds to non-profit organizations and local governments, approved by the local Continuum of Care (CoC) and Hocking, Athens, Perry Community Action Program (HAPCAP) is the grantee of these funds in our region. Integrated Services of Appalachian Ohio will conduct the eligibility assessments and provide supportive services to stabilize housing to approved households in our designated region. Each of the three counties has a designated Supportive Housing Specialist who resides in the county they are serving. We are partnering with local civic, non-profits, faith based and government agencies who have agreed to provide screening and to refer potential eligible individuals and families. Our community will primarily use these funds for prevention. Homeless Prevention includes financial assistance and services designed to prevent homelessness and divert persons from entering shelters. Financial assistance can be used for short term rental assistance: back rent that will maintain existing housing; and housing relocation and stabilization services, including security or utility deposits. Funds must be targeted to only those who WOULD BE HOMELESS IF NOT FOR THIS ASSISTANCE. The following are examples of risk factors considered when determining eligibility and level of prevention assistance: j Eviction within two weeks from a private dwelling (including housing provided by family or friends). j Discharge within two weeks from an institution in which the person has resided for 180 days or more (prisons, hospitals, mental health institutions). j Housing that has been condemned j Sudden and significant loss of income j Mental health and substance abuse issues j Young head of household j Current or past involvement with child welfare, including foster care. A small amount of funds will be used for Rapid Re-housing Assistance to provide start up costs to persons who are HUD homeless but have the ability to sustain housing after receiving financial assistance and support. Patti Smith, PERRY HOUSING SPECIALIST perryhousingprojects@yahoo.com 740.684.0942

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The Ohio Hardest-Hit Fund (HHF) Program is called Restoring Stability: A Save the Dream Ohio Initiative. If you're a homeowner, mortgage servicer or lender, housing partner, housing counselor, or member of the press looking for information regarding the Ohio HHF plan, you're in the right place. About Restoring Stability: A Save the Dream Ohio Initiative Restoring Stability: A Save the Dream Ohio Initiative helps Ohio homeowners struggling to make their monthly house payments or those who have already fallen behind on their mortgage. Through the program, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) will administer $570 million in federal foreclosure prevention funding to help families dealing with a permanent or temporary loss of income avoid foreclosure. Restoring Stability: A Save the Dream Ohio Initiative Programs Restoring Stability: A Save the Dream Ohio Initiative aims to assist 46,000 homeowners who have experienced a financial hardship and are currently at-risk of mortgage loan default or foreclosure. In many cases, Restoring Stability programs can help homeowners with financial hardships who have previously not qualified for other existing loan modification and foreclosure prevention programs. Restoring Stability includes four different programs, giving homeowners the best solutions for their unique needs. Programs may be combined (up to the maximum household benefit amount) to further fit each homeowner's situation. Restoring Stability programs include:
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Rescue Payment Assistance: Provides a payment to a participating homeowner's mortgage servicer to help bring the homeowner current on his or her delinquent mortgage. Partial Mortgage Payment Assistance: Provides partial mortgage payments while unemployed homeowners search for a job or participate in job training. Modification Assistance with Principal Reduction: Provides a payment incentive to mortgage servicers to reduce a participating homeowner's mortgage principal to the level necessary to achieve a loan modification and affordable monthly mortgage payments. Transitional Assistance: Provides homeowners who cannot sustain homeownership with an alternative to foreclosure by offering an incentive to mortgage servicers to complete short sales and deed-in-lieu agreements. Transitional Assistance allows homeowners to exit their homes gracefully.

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About Restoring Stability: A Save the Dream Ohio Initiative Funding OHFA developed the comprehensive, statewide Restoring Stability: A Save the Dream Ohio Initiative in collaboration with Save the Dream Ohio partners. The program's $570 million in federal foreclosure prevention funding is made possible by President Obama's Housing Finance Agency Innovation Fund for the Hardest-Hit Markets, established in February 2010 to provide financial assistance to families in the states most impacted by the downturn of the housing market. On August 4, the U.S. Department of Treasury (U.S. Treasury) announced the approval of the Ohio Hardest-Hit Fund plan Restoring Stability: A Save the Dream Ohio Initiative for $172 million. On August 11, U.S. Treasury announced another round of funding allocating $148 million to help unemployed homeowners pay their mortgage.

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County Government and Miscellaneous Contact Information

County Agencies
Auditor-740.342.2074 Board of Elections-740.342.2134 Chamber of Commerce-740.342.9124 Commissioners-740.342.2045 Engineer-740.342.2191 Health Department-740.342.5179 Job & Family Services-740.342.3551 Ohio State University Extension740.743.1602 Perry Soil &Water Conservation District740.743.1325 Recorder-740.342.2494 Sheriff-740.342.4123 Title Division-740.342.2810 Transit-740.342.2810 Treasurer-740.342.1235 Waste Reduction & Recycling-740.342.7881

County Municipalities
Corning-740.347.4476 Crooksville-740.982.2712 Glenford-740.659.2009 Junction City-740.987.4121 New Lexington-740.342.1633 New Straitsville-740.394.2425 Roseville-740.697.7323 Shawnee-740.394.2462 Somerset-740.743.2963 Thornville-740.246.6020

School Districts
Crooksville Exempted Village-740.982.7040 Franklin Local-740.674.5203 Holy Trinity -740.743.1324 New Lexington City-740.342.4133
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Northern Local-740.743.1303 St Rose-740.342.3043 Southern Local-740.394.2402

Public Utilities and Private Companies Electric

AEP-1.800.672.2232 South Central Power-1.800.282.5064

Natural Gas
Columbia Gas of Ohio, Inc.-1.800.344.4077 Energy Cooperative-1.800.255.6815 Foraker Gas Co, Inc.-740.342.2852

Ohio Manufactured Homes Commission

Ohio Certified Inspection Bureau-740.274.0917 or 740.541.1292

Telephone
AT & T-1-800-288-2020 PCounty-740.342.7782 Century Link-1.888.723.8010

Water
Crooksville Water-740.982.2712 New Lexington Water Dept-740.342.2552 Northern Perry County Water-740.342.1065 Somerset-740.743.1986 Southern Perry County Water-740.347.9030

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