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Essential Home Repair Program

City of Lorain Building, Housing and Planning Department · City program

Up to $15,000 per eligible home

The City of Lorain gives eligible low- and moderate-income homeowners up to $15,000 to fix one life-safety issue in the home. It is meant to correct problems that could harm the health, safety, or welfare of occupants.

Last verified: August 16, 2026
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Program details

How it works

The City of Lorain’s Building, Housing and Planning Department runs this program through CDBG funding. It provides eligible homeowners funding of up to $15,000 intended to correct one life and safety issue within the home that, if neglected, could adversely affect the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants.

The city describes the program as a way for eligible low- and moderate-income homeowners to make repairs that improve quality of life and neighborhood conditions.

What the money covers

The source page says the program is for one life and safety issue, but the page excerpt does not list the full repair list. A linked brochure/application may contain more detail, but the official page text available here does not enumerate covered items.

Amounts and matching

  • Up to $15,000 per eligible home

How to apply

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Timing and deadlines

No open/close dates or application deadline are stated on the page excerpt.

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