ABOUT US
Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority (AMHA) helps under-resourced families find safe, affordable places to live. We run housing programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and serve families in Allen, Auglaize, Mercer, Putnam, and Van Wert counties.
We offer rental help through Public Housing and Section 8 programs. AMHA treats everyone fairly, no matter their race, color, religion, sex, family size, disability, or where they come from.
A five-member Board of Commissioners helps lead AMHA. Board members serve five-year terms and are chosen by local courts and the Mayor of Lima.
Right now, AMHA manages 205 homes across Allen County for low-income families. We also manage Furl Williams Apartments, which has 40 units for elderly or disabled residents. Through our Section 8 program, we help more than 1,000 families pay for rental housing.
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.
Our Programs
Housing Choice Voucher Section 8 Program
The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program helps very low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford safe and decent homes. This program lets families choose their own place to live—like a house, townhouse, or apartment—in neighborhoods they like. They don’t have to live in public housing to get help.
Single Room Occupancy (SRO)
The SRO program offers housing for single, homeless men at the Lima YMCA Annex. This housing is set up like a dorm, with shared spaces. To apply, you must first get a referral form from AMHA. Then, you can apply at the YMCA Annex to join the waiting list. The SRO waiting list is always open.
Public Housing Program
AMHA manages over 200 scattered-site homes and 40 one-bedroom apartments at Furl Williams for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities. To apply, complete an application to join the waitlist—our Intake Department will contact you when your name reaches the top.
OUR STAFF
BOARD MEMBERS
Jonathan Nichols, Chairman
Carla Thompson, Vice Chairman
Sheri Gary, Member
Phyllis Montrose, Member
Shannon Tyler, Member
PUBLIC HOUSING
Kathy Wurst, Public Housing Manager
Betty Boyer, Public Housing Caseworker
Connie Buettner
Cebron Butler
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Tiffany Wright, Executive Director
Tiffany Russell, Deputy Director
Reba Wall, Administrative Assistant / HR Specialist
Maintenance Department
John Brewster, Maintenance Manager
Caleb Johnson-Lawrence, Maintenance Technician
Glenn Miller, Maintenance Technician
FINANCE
Russ Litke, Finance Manager
Kylie Wilhelm
Annette Vore
HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER SECTION 8
Jennifer Lefik, Section 8 Manager
Kim Betts, Clerical Specialist - Intake
Tony Azzarello, Inspector
SECTION 8 OCCUPANCY SPECIALISTS
Sean Walt
Last Names: A-BROO, Single Room Occupancy (SRO), Project Based Vouchers, Homeownership, and Inspections
Kendra Sanders
Last Names: MCGR-SHU
Alexandria Napier
Last Names: BROW-GRA
Tara Poling
Last Names: SI-Z
Tiffany Elchert
Last Names: GRE-MCGE
Haley Smith
Family Self-Sufficiency Participants
CONTACT US
Phone: 419-228-6065
Fax: 419-228-1018
Maintenance : 419-228-6105
Emergency Maintenance: 419-236-9126
600 S. Main Street
Lima, OH 45804
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.