Lucas Metropolitan Housing

Rachel Gagnon, Interim CEO
424 Jackson Street
Toledo, OH
(419) 259-9400
(419) 259-9494
About Us

Established in 1933, Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) continues to provide affordable housing to adults, seniors and children in its Public Housing, Housing Choice Voucher, Mixed-Income and market rate housing units. LMHA, also, provides a myriad of programs and opportunities designed to improve the total quality of life for our residents, with the ultimate goal of achieving self-sufficiency. The programs and services are the result of successful collaborations with numerous community partners. Our current housing portfolio consists of 2,701 Public Housing units; 4,704 Housing Choice Vouchers; 32 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units; 198 Market Rate units; and, 53 Rent-to-Own properties.

By The numbers

Public Housing Units 2669
Vouchers 4698
Total Units 7367

Latest News

1.8.20 Members Making News
On December 31, 2019 HUD announced more than $79 million in Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) grants to nearly 700 public housing authorities nationwide. FSS grants help public housing authorities hire service coordinators who connect public housing residents with local programs and services with the...
10.10.19 Members Making News
From NBC 24 News: The Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to bring computers to students of Toledo Public Schools (TPS). The HUD ConnectHomeUSA initiative provides computers to children in low-income...
9.12.19 Members Making News, Awards/Grants
From the Toledo Blade: The Lucas County Metropolitan Housing Authority has received nearly $1 million in grant funding to identify and reduce lead-based paint hazards. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Monday awarded $970,225 to the local housing authority as part of a total...
9.12.19 Members Making News
From NBC 24 News:   It may have been a coincidence, but the annual event Light The Night in Toledo came on the same night for the National Night Out across the country. The two bring similar messages of solidarity between the community and law enforcement. "Well, we work hand in hand...
7.25.19 Members Making News
From the Toledo Blade: The dreaded summer vacation reading list has gained little popularity among schoolchildren over the years, and for some, just getting hands on a book can be a challenge. That’s where Books 4 Buddies comes in. The non-profit organization, started in 2012, focuses on...
3.29.19 Members Making News, Awards/Grants
From the Toledo Blade: Federal officials announced Friday new funding to benefit employment prospects of Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority residents. A Housing and Urban Development program, Jobs Plus Initiative, connects public housing residents with employment services and better-paying...
2.14.19 Members Making News
Congratulations to the 60 CLPHA members  who received grants through HUD's Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program! FSS grants help PHAs hire service coordinators who  connect residents with local programs and services. In HUD’s press release announcing the awards, Secretary...
6.13.18 Members Making News
Fifth Third Bank partnered with the Lucas Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) to bring its Financial Empowerment Mobile, or eBus, to LMHA communities to offer residents free financial advice and job-searching services.

Our Mission: To create and maintain sustainable, affordable housing opportunities, provide pathways to a better quality of life, and empower vibrant communities.

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