LSS provides housing for more than 750 people who qualify based upon income and age or disability-related criteria. For many seniors living on a fixed income, LSS Affordable Housing Communities offer an opportunity to ease their financial worries. Residents agree that without LSS, they would probably be living in a costly and unsafe apartment. But most importantly, residents find dignity in the safe and caring environment of our communities.

Currently LSS offers 17 Affordable Housing sites:

Applewood Place, Mansfield, Ohio - 62 years or older
For an application, contact: (419) 774-0730

Centerburg Place, Centerburg, Ohio - 62 years or older
For an application, contact: (740) 625-5669

Chadwick Place, Marion, Ohio - 62 years or older.
For an application, contact: (740) 725-9303

Greenfield Place, Groveport, Ohio - 62 years or older
For an application, contact: (614) 836-5867

Grovewood Place I & II, Grove City, Ohio - 62 years or older
For an application, contact: (614) 539-1022

Good Shepherd Villa, Ashland, Ohio - 62 years or older. In addition, 10% of the units can be rented to individuals of any age with mobility or hearing impairments who would benefit from the special design features.
For an application, contact: (419) 289-3523 ext. 5440

Little Brook Place, Columbus, Ohio - 62 years or older
For an application, contact: (614) 759-8347

Mt. Pleasant Place, Lancaster, Ohio - 62 years or older. In addition, 10% of the units can be rented to individuals of any age with mobility or hearing impairments who would benefit from the special design features.
For an application, contact: (740) 681-9659

North Community Place, Columbus, Ohio - 62 years or older

For an application, contact: (614) 842-2025

Oakhurst Place, Delaware, Ohio - 62 years or older
For an application, contact: (740) 369-5267

Pleasant View Place, Lancaster, Ohio - 62 years or older
For an application, contact: (740) 689-1113

Stone House Place, Bridgeport, Ohio - 62 years or older. In addition, 10% of the units can be rented to individuals of any age with mobility or hearing impairments who would benefit from the special design features.
For an application, contact: (740) 633-9929

Stratford Place, Columbus, Ohio - 62 years or older
For an application, contact: (614) 878-7257

Tubman Towers, Springfield, Ohio - 55 years or older
For an application, contact: (937) 325-7371

Village Place, Columbus, Ohio - 62 years or older
For an application, contact: (614) 275-9850

Woodridge Place, Columbus, Ohio - any age, mobility or hearing impaired
For an application, contact: (614) 272-8960

Frequently Asked Questions:

What are the eligibility requirements for tenancy in an LSS Affordable Housing Complex?
All applicants must meet age and income requirements in order to be eligible for tenancy. At several of our communities, HUD also requires that the tenants be hearing or mobility impaired. (See age requirements listed next to each complex)

What are the financial requirements?
Income limits are determined by HUD and vary by county. Applicants must fall into the "Very Low" or "Extremely Low" income categories to be eligible for our projects. Each applicant must undergo a certification process during which we will confirm current income, current assets and any out-of-pocket medical expenses incurred over the past 12 months. Based on this certification process, rent will be determined at 30% of the adjusted income. Each year, residents must undergo an annual re-certification to reevaluate and adjust the rent.

What is the size of a typical apartment?
Each building houses 16-52 one-bedroom apartments. Each apartment is approximately 530 square feet and has a kitchen, living room, bedroom and bathroom.

What amenities are included in each apartment?
The amenities include air conditioning, carpet, refrigerator, stove, mini blinds, grab bars and emergency pull-cord systems. In addition, our communities offer a community room with kitchen, library, arts & crafts room, exercise room and a coin-operated laundry. We also have service coordinators available to assist the tenants and link them to community services allowing them to stay independent and increase the quality of their life.

For more information, contact:

LSS Affordable Housing Services
750 East Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio 43205-1000
(614) 228-5200
Fax (614) 458-1066

Or click here to request more information.

Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio is a member of AOPHA.