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Buying your first home in Licking County, Ohio
Licking County, east of Columbus with about 186,000 residents, has Newark as its seat.
- Newarkcounty seat
- 185,564residents
- $128,225income cap, 3+ people
- $618,475price cap
What buyers in Licking County should know
As one of OHFA's ten Columbus-area counties, Licking gets the higher single-family price cap of $618,475 in non-target areas. Income limits match Franklin County at $111,500 and $128,225.
Newark City Schools, Licking Heights Local Schools and Lakewood Local Schools employ the county's eligible educators. Lakewood Local here is a different district from Lakewood City Schools near Cleveland. Buyers often consider Newark, Heath, Pataskala, Granville and Johnstown.
The Newark Division of Police, Newark Fire Department and Licking County Sheriff's Office are the main public-safety employers.
The Licking County caps
| Income cap, 1–2 people | Income cap, 3 or more | Price cap |
|---|---|---|
| $111,500 | $128,225 | $618,475 |
Licking County shares the Columbus-area non-target limits: $111,500, $128,225 and a $618,475 single-family price cap. Compare the statewide table, or work out a price you can carry.
Local money in Licking County
We found no program today that is limited to Licking County. That does not leave you empty-handed: the statewide options still apply. See the full Ohio list.
Homebuyer classes near Licking County
Plan on a homebuyer class. Nearly every assistance program makes you take one before closing. These HUD-approved agencies near Licking County teach the class or offer one-on-one counseling before you buy:
| Agency | City | Miles | Services | Languages | How it is taught |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Housing Partnership, Inc, Dba Homeport | Columbus | 24 mi | Buyer class / Pre-buy advice | English | In person / By phone / Online |
| Ohio State University Extension | Columbus | 30 mi | Buyer class / Pre-buy advice | English | In person / By phone / Online |
From HUD's list of approved housing counseling agencies. A class one program accepts may not count for another.
Local employers whose staff may fit
- Newark City Schools
- Licking Heights Local Schools
- Lakewood Local Schools
- Newark Division of Police
- Newark Fire Department
- Licking County Sheriff's Office
Newark officers and firefighters, county deputies and Licking Heights or Lakewood Local school staff qualify by role. The full job list
Questions from Licking County readers
Does Licking County get the Columbus price limit?
Yes. OHFA includes Licking among the Columbus-area counties with a $618,475 non-target single-family cap.
Can I buy a modular home in Pataskala?
OHFA finances one-unit modular homes, along with existing single-family homes and new spec homes.
Where do I find a lender?
OHFA's Find A Lender page lists approved lenders by county, or you can check your eligibility here and we'll match you.
Nearby county pages: Franklin · Cuyahoga · Hamilton · Montgomery · Summit · Lucas · Butler · Stark · all of them
