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Licking County Planning and Development is responsible for the administration of state and federal grant programs within the county relating to housing and infrastructure.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM (CDBG)
Licking County receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) federal funds that may be used for a variety of housing, economic development, and infrastructure improvements that benefits low-to-moderate income citizens and/or prevents or eliminates slum and blight. Licking County also receives CDBG funds for special economic development projects and applicable water and sewer projects.
HOUSING REHABILITATION
Licking County Development staff administers a county-wide housing rehabiliation program utilizing State of Ohio Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) and other funds. These funds are available to low- and moderate-income homeowners to assist them with making needed repairs to their homes. This program helps to preserve existing housing stock that is considered to be affordable to low-and moderate-income persons.
NOTICE - CDAC Public Meeting - November 19, 2025
FAIR HOUSING
The Ohio Civil Rights Act prohibits discrimination with regard to housing on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, familial status or military status. Licking County provides information and referral services for landlord-tenant disputes, housing discrimination, and predatory lending.
Fair Housing Resources and Contact Information
Landlord and Tenant Rights and Responsibilities
Ohio Civil Rights Commission Fact Sheet
Fair Housing Complaint Procedure
CONTACT
20 South Second StreetNewark, OH 43055
Office Hours: M-F | 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
STAFF
Carson Combs, Planning Director
Adrienne Eskins,Community Development Coordinator
Michaela Gress, Assistant Planner
Jen Burnett, Fiscal Manager
Kim Landis, Executive Assistant/Bookkeeper
Main Line: (740) 670-5200
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