THERE IS NO EMERGENCY HOUSING IN COLUMBUS!

Even for people with disabilities. The only option is the shelters. If you are willing to go to a shelter, call First Link at (221-2255). Have them find an available shelter for you.

If you have cash on hand or income the YMCA or YWCA of Columbus, both have accessible units.

YMCA (224-1131)

• units require a 30 day lease and rent amount is based on income.

YWCA (224-9121)

• units require a 6 months lease and a $100 deposit
• Rent $210 monthly, qualifying income for one person can not exceed $21,240 annually.

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) - 421-4477 offers:

• Low Rent Program - rental program for housing owned by CMHA.
• Home Ownership Program-assist eligible families to purchase CMHA owned property. Eligibility is based on income, family size, and a minimum of one year employment.
• Section 8 - rental assistance for low income individuals/families.
• Family pays 30% adjusted income for rent/utilities.

Eviction - if you are about to be evicted contact Columbus Urban League (257-6300), they may be able to assist you with tenant/landlord mediation and other services.

HomeSharing is an organization that matches people to be house mates. One of the 2 people must be a senior citizen or have a disability. It is a very good program for those who do not mind sharing their living quarters. The trade off is a break in rent in exchange for some personal assistance services. Call 221-4663 for more information.

The Epcon Group builds accessible condominiums @ $118,000-$179,900. Call 761-1010 for more information.

There is a newly renovated 1 bedroom condo overlooking a park, fully accessible with roll-in shower. Located n the colony Hill subdivision off Hague Road. $550/month, includes utilities, local phone, and all appliances. Call Mr. Bachman at 1-888-711-4545.

Creative Housing - Accessible housing/apartments funded through Franklin County Board of MRDD. They are located through out Franklin County.

• Eligibility requires that you qualify for services thru MRDD.
• Contact Franklin County Board of MRDD Case Management (464-2743).

Creative Living - Accessible apartments for people who have significant physical disability. They offer a 24 hour support staff for emergencies.

• You must be employed or in school to qualify.
• Rent is based on income.
• You must have your own attendant services
• There are two complexes in the OSU area.
• Contact Marilyn Beerman at (421-1226).

For persons looking for housing outside Franklin County, we suggest that you call a number of organizations in that community and try to get leads.

• Local hospital social work departments.
• Local Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation.
• Local County Department of Welfare (Human Services).
• Local Community Action Organizations.

We do not know of any assistance to help someone actually look for an apartment or to move.

MOBILE offers this information in this format so that you can be in control of your own housing search. However, if you need any assistance or have additional questions, please call us at 614-443-5936.

Go to Page 1 of Housing Information & Referrals