Perry County Housing Guide

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Perry County Housing GuideRevised 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



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Table of Contents

Perry County Information

About Perry County..3

Perry County Socioeconomic Data.4

Housing Information

Apartments.5

Perry Housing Coalition..10

Homelessness Prevention (HPRP)11

Save the Dream12

Perry County Resources

County Government and Miscellaneous Contact Information13

Appendix A

Community Resources.A1



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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 Ohios

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 Ohios

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 familiesaccess 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.



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Socioeconomic Data

Data Title Data Year Source

County Population 35,359 2009 ODJFS County Profile

Median Age 36.6 06-08 ODJFS County Profile

Average Household Size 2.76 06-08 ODJFS County ProfileHigh School Graduation Rate 91.5% 08-09 ODJFS County Profile

Per Capita Income $24,159 2008 ODJFS County Profile

Labor Force 16,900 2009 ODJFS County Profile

Unemployment Rate 13.2% 2009 ODJFS County Profile

Commute to Work 67.3% NA ODJFS County Profile

Average Commute Time 35.1 min NA ODJFS County Profile

Population below 200% FPIG 13,524 2011 OASHF/Dept of Development

Percent Eligible for Emergency Food 38.2% 2011 OASHF/Department of Development

Owner-Occupied Houses/Condos 9,923 2009 City-data.com

Renter-Occupied Apartments 2,577 2009 City-data.comPercent of Renters in County 21% 2009 City-data.com

Median Contract Rent for Apts $374 2009 City-data.com

Est. Median House/Condo Value $100,875 2009 City-data.com

Mean Price: Detached Houses $136,043 2009 City-data.com

Mean Price: Townhouses/other

attached

$417,737 2009 City-data.com

Mean Price: 2 Unit Structures $97,904 2009 City-data.com

Mean Price: Mobile Homes $94,204 2009 City-data.com

Median Monthly Costs:

House/Condos with Mortgage

$986 2009 City-data.com

Median Monthly Costs:

House/Condo without Mortgage

$302 2009 City-data.com

Single-family New House

Construction Building Permits

21 2009 City-data.com

Housing Structures: 1, detached 10,098 NA City-data.com

Housing Structures: 1, attached 106 NA City-data.com

Housing Structures: 2 200 NA City-data.com

Housing Structures: 3-4 166 NA City-data.com

Housing Structures: 5-9 263 NA City-data.com

Housing Structures: 10-19 51 NA City-data.comHousing Structures: 20 or more 307 NA City-data.com

Housing Structures: Mobile Homes 2,433 NA City-data.com

Housing Units with a Mortgage 3,901 NA City-data.com

Fair Market Rent: 1 bedroom $424/mth 2006 City-data.com

Fair Market Rent: 2 bedrooms $510/mth 2006 City-data.com

Fair Market Rent: 3 bedrooms $638/mth 2006 City-data.com



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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 Range of Rent: $335-362

No of 2 bedrooms: 18 Range of Rent: $413-430

No of 3 bedrooms: 1 Range of Rent: $458

y 3-4 Units are usually available at any given timey 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/creditcheck comes back, all information is sent to main office for approval/denial. IFapproved employment, assets, etc are verified

y Rent (prorated or full month depending on date), at least 1/3 of security deposit, andat 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,

applicant is placed on the waiting list if he or she meets the qualifications (age,income, disability)

y Security Deposit and first months 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 incomeNo of 3 bedrooms: 14 Range of Rent: Based on 30% of incomeNo of 4 bedrooms: 4 Range of Rent: Based on 30% of income

y There is no established pattern for how often apartments are available, but there is awaiting list

y 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 theapartment. Applicants must also agree to a police background check and creditscreening

y 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

Development that focuses on family income and assets.No of 1 bedroom: 26 Range of Rent: $0-415No of 2 bedrooms: 35 Range of Rent: $0-444No of 3 bedrooms: 50 Range of Rent: 0-$470No of 4 bedrooms: 7 Range of Rent: $0-497

y There is no established pattern of how often apartments are available.y 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 thelist 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 backgroundcheck. If the applicant is eligible they are offered a unit.

y Security deposit and first months rent are due at signingo Sec Deposit-1 bedroom=$150o Sec Deposit-2 bedroom=$200

o Sec Deposit-3 bedroom=$250o Sec Deposit-4 bedroom=$300

y Other important information:o Perry MHA checks previous landlord history as well as criminal backgroundso Applicant must be within established income limits to be considered eligibleo Perry MHA pays water, sewage, and trashall 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)




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

y The application process entails: Fill out the application and turn it in so thebackground and credit screening can be completed. If those screenings come backokay, then the property will mail out the third party verifications for income, childsupport, banking information, etc. Once all verifications have been received by theproperty, the information is sent to an auditor for move in approval.

y The rent and deposit are due at signing y Other important information:

o The deposit can be split into 6 monthly payments, but the entire balance is dueif 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 incomethe person with the lowest income will

be given the rental assistance



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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 SocialSecurity cards, IDs, bank statements, proof of income, year to date out of pocketreceipts for medicines & medical supplies, etc.

y $ 10 per adult is due at signing (money order preferred) y Other important information:

o HUD is accepted o Rental assistance possible when available o 2 handicap accessible apartments

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 range of rent

No of handicapped apt: 4 No range of rent

No of 1 bedroom: 30 No range of rent

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

and return it to the sitey Rent and deposits (based on income/assets) due at signingy 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 incomewithin 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 $590y Availability of units varies with no established patterny The application process entails: Fill out application and return it to the office. Once

criminal and credit check are complete and approval is given, individual is added towaiting list until a unit becomes available.

y 1/3 of security deposit (2011 deposit is $393) and first months rent are due at signing



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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

No of 1 bedroom: 29 Range of Rent: 30% gross incomeNo of 2 bedrooms: 1 Range of Rent: 30% gross income

y Unit availability varies month to month y 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 towaiting list until a unit becomes available.

y 1/3 of security deposit (2011 deposit is $470) and first months rent are due at signing y 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

y Availability for units is limited y The application process entails: Apply in office during office hours (see above) y 1st months rent and security deposit (30% of gross monthly income) is due at signing y Other important information:

o Thornville Manor is an RD property with rent subsidy based on 30% of incomeon 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

No of 1 bedroom: 8 Range of Rent: $0-490No of 2 bedrooms: 24 Range of Rent: $0-540

y 1 unit per month is usually available y The application process entails: Pick up and fill out the free application. Provide Social

Security cards, drivers license, and birth certificates. Once all information is turned inand the applicant is approved, the individual is placed on a waiting list.

y When a unit is available, police background check, BCI, credit, and landlord checkswill all be completed. $50 (to start the process), 1

stmonths rent, and security

deposit in full ($318 or $356) is due. Check or money orderno cash accepted!



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Village Green-Crooksville:

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

No of 1 bedroom: 24 Range of Rent: $0-575No of 2 bedroom: 24 Range of Rent: $0-625

y Availability varies from month to month y The application process entails: Fill out and return the application with a check or

money order of $14 for background check y First months 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


No of 2 bedrooms: 24 Range of Rent: $424-575 y Availability varies from month to month y The application process entails: Pick up application at 184 Cathy Lane (office). Fill out

completely with full addresses and phone numbers of non related personalreferences, past landlords, banking info, pharmacy, etc. Make an appointment to goover application and to sign release papers. There will be a record check for thecounty you live in. Photo ids, Social Security card, birth certificate, proof of incomemust be provided.

y $10 per adult for processing application (money order preferred) y 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 incomey Availability for units is limitedy The application process entails: Fill out application to be approved for wait listy Security deposit & 1

stmonths 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 homelessnesswhich 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:

y Identifying stakeholders and their roles in this process

y Gathering information about services available in Perry County as well as the

surrounding area

y Disseminating information about the Coalition throughout Perry County

y Providing an accurate count of homelessness in Perry County

y 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 thosewho 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

[email protected]

740.684.0942



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The Ohio Hardest-Hit Fund (HHF) Program is called Restoring Stability: A Save the Dream OhioInitiative. If you're a homeowner, mortgage servicer or lender, housing partner, housingcounselor, or member of the press looking for information regarding the Ohio HHF plan, you'rein the right place.

About Restoring Stability: A Save the Dream Ohio InitiativeRestoring Stability: A Save the Dream Ohio Initiative helps Ohio homeowners struggling to maketheir 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 infederal foreclosure prevention funding to help families dealing with a permanent or temporaryloss of income avoid foreclosure.

Restoring Stability: A Save the Dream Ohio Initiative ProgramsRestoring Stability: A Save the Dream Ohio Initiative aims to assist 46,000 homeowners whohave experienced a financial hardship and are currently at-risk of mortgage loan default orforeclosure. In many cases, Restoring Stability programs can help homeowners with financialhardships who have previously not qualified for other existing loan modification andforeclosure prevention programs. Restoring Stability includes four different programs, givinghomeowners the best solutions for their unique needs. Programs may be combined (up to themaximum household benefit amount) to further fit each homeowner's situation.

Restoring Stability programs include:

y Rescue Payment Assistance: Provides a payment to a participating homeowner'smortgage servicer to help bring the homeowner current on his or her delinquentmortgage.

y Partial Mortgage Payment Assistance: Provides partial mortgage payments whileunemployed homeowners search for a job or participate in job training.

y Modification Assistance with Principal Reduction: Provides a payment incentive tomortgage servicers to reduce a participating homeowner's mortgage principal to thelevel necessary to achieve a loan modification and affordable monthly mortgagepayments.

y Transitional Assistance: Provides homeowners who cannot sustain homeownershipwith an alternative to foreclosure by offering an incentive to mortgage servicers tocomplete short sales and deed-in-lieu agreements. Transitional Assistance allowshomeowners to exit their homes gracefully.

About Restoring Stability: A Save the Dream Ohio Initiative FundingOHFA 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 infederal foreclosure prevention funding is made possible by President Obama's Housing FinanceAgency Innovation Fund for the Hardest-Hit Markets, established in February 2010 to providefinancial assistance to families in the states most impacted by the downturn of the housingmarket. On August 4, the U.S. Department of Treasury (U.S. Treasury) announced the approvalof the Ohio Hardest-Hit Fund planRestoring Stability: A Save the Dream Ohio Initiative for$172 million. On August 11, U.S. Treasury announced another round of funding allocating $148million 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 Extension-

740.743.1602

Perry Soil &Water Conservation District-

740.743.1325

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

Northern Local-740.743.1303

St Rose-740.342.3043

Southern Local-740.394.2402



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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 Manuf actured 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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