The Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority will be accepting applications on-line for its Public Housing 3 and 4 Bedroom and Project Based (Maplewood) Voucher Programs beginning at 9:00 a.m. May 4, 2020. Applications must be submitted on-line. You can find a link to the online application below. The application will be available 24 hours a day during the list opening period.

We will NOT distribute applications at any Agency location and fax requests will not be accepted.

Applicants may use any computer, tablet, or smart phone with internet access to apply including free computers at public libraries. A valid email address will be required to submit an application.

Those who have disabilities and need to request special accommodations can call 419.228.6065 for more information. 

To reduce the potential spread of the COVID-19 Corona Virus, Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority's lobby will be closed to the public, effective 3/18/2020 until further notice.

Our agency is NOT closing and will continue to be available to clients via phone, email and fax during normal business hours Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Clients are encouraged to contact their caseworkers with any questions regarding appointments and may utilize the agency drop box to turn in necessary paperwork and other documentation.

Public Housing clients may utilize the agency drop box to submit rent payments. Checks or Money Orders only! Please DO NOT place cash into the drop box.

We thank you for your patience and understanding as we expect higher call volumes. We will keep you up-to-date with any changes as the situation evolves.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Office: 419.228.6065    Fax: 419.228.1018

We also you encourage you to like our agency's Facebook page for agency updates.

​AMHA is currently open.  However, if you are experiencing flu-like symptoms or have been in recent contact with anyone with flu-like symptoms, please refrain from coming into our office.  Instead, please contact your caseworker to reschedule appointments, have paperwork mailed to you, etc.   You may also find it convenient to utilize our drop box to return paperwork.  We are periodically monitoring the Allen County Health Department and the CDC’s recommendations in case we need to adjust our methodologies later.  Thank you for your understanding and patience as we all try and weather this storm together.  

​PUBLIC NOTICE:
Allen Metropolitan Housing Authority is opening the Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 Waiting List from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday, February 24th - 28th, 2020 at 600 S. Main St., Lima.
 
Applications and Income guidelines will be available for pickup starting Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 at AMHA offices. Applicants are encouraged to complete applications prior to the 2/24/20 opening, however, no applications will be accepted prior to that date.
 
Anyone may apply. Applicants already on other AMHA waiting lists must apply separately for this program. Applying will not affect one's status on other agency waiting lists. No applications will be accepted after 4 p.m. on Friday, February 28th, 2020.

Our office will be closed Monday, February 17th, 2020 in observance of Presidents' Day. Regular business hours will resume Tuesday, February 18th, 2020.

Reminder for all Housing Choice Voucher/Section 8 Applicants:

Letters were mailed to all the households with active Housing Choice Voucher applications requesting a response to maintain your place on the waiting list. The deadline is fast approaching. If you have an active application and did not receive your letter, please visit our office prior to Friday, February 7, 2020.

Note that this is not an opportunity to apply to the waiting list, the waiting list is not open. It is a friendly reminder to complete the form and maintain your place on the waiting list.

Our office will be closed Friday, January 17th, 2020 for an all-staff training and closed Monday, January 20th, 2020 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, January 21st, 2020.

Our office will be closed Tuesday, December 24th, 2019 through Wednesday, January 1st, 2020. Regular business hours will resume Thursday, January 2nd, 2020.