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Welcome to the Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority’s website. Thank you for your interest in the programs managed by our agency. We hope this website will serve as a guide to our policies and programs and that it will be used as a tool to assist you with your housing needs.

The Chillicothe MHA is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio and was created in 1965 by authority of the Ohio Revised Code. Chillicothe MHA serves Ross County, Ohio and is governed by a five member Board of Commissioners serving five year terms upon appointment by local elected officials.

The mission of the Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority is to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity and a suitable living environment free from discrimination.

The Chillicothe MHA operates subsidized housing and administers programs of housing assistance, primarily partnering with the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In doing so, we oversee programs featuring:

  • 387 units of subsidized Public Housing
  • 530 rental assistance Housing Choice Vouchers
  • 31 Project-Based Vouchers
  • Family Self Sufficiency program for both Voucher and Public Housing Participants

We hope this website will answer many questions that you have about our programs and about our agency. If you have additional questions, please contact us so we may assist you with your housing needs at (740) 775-7881.

Sincerely,
Nicole Wells,
Executive Director

Fair Housing and Civil Rights

In accordance with Federal Law this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, and familial status.

To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, office of Civil Rights, 11400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or 800-877-8339.

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Board of Commissioners

  • Tamra Lowe - Board of Commissioners Chairperson
  • Jhan Corzine - Board of Commissioners Vice Chairperson
  • Juan Brown - Commissioner
  • Melody Yeater - Commissioner
  • Tabitha Muse - Commissioner

Board Meetings

The Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority Board Of Commissioners meets every 3rd Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m., unless advertised differently, at the Chillicothe Metropolitan Housing Authority Office, Lawrence Brown Boardroom. Meetings are open to the public. Board Meeting announcements can be found on our Facebook page.

Our Staff

Nicole Wells
Executive Director
Ext: 105
Jonina Johnson
Deputy Director
Ext. 113
Bridget Wafford
Modernization Coordinator
Ext: 109
Cheryl L. Buck
HCV Program Manager
Ext: 102
Karen Harlow
HCV Program Specialist
Ext: 111
Lisle Wilhelm
HCV Program Specialist
Ext: 104
Nina Weese-Meyer
HCV FSS Coordinator
Ext: 110
Julie Thompson
PH Assistant
Ext: 112
Brian Martin
Administrative Assistant
Ext: 100
Dana Jones
Financial Assistant
Ext: 119
Robert O'Dell
Property Manager
Ext: 101
Michelle Pena-Scales
Property Manager
Ext: 108
Brooks Quesinberry
Maintenance Technician
Charles Manuel
Maintenance Technician
Jacob Dunlap
Maintenance Technician
Gerald Creeach
Facilities Manager