Miami County CHIP Private Owner Home Repair

How it works

Miami County’s Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program (CHIP) is a county-administered housing program funded through the State of Ohio’s CHIP system. The county says its 2024 and 2025 CHIP funds are available and it is currently taking applications. For Miami County, the program includes a Private Owner Home Repair activity and a Private Owner Rehabilitation activity.

What the money covers

The county’s page does not spell out the full repair list for the countywide home repair activity, but it states the program is for housing-related improvements. A Miami County CHIP owner rehabilitation guideline document says CHIP funds may be used, case by case, for items including vinyl siding, air conditioning, room additions, general property improvements, and auxiliary building repair/removal. A Piqua flyer for the same county CHIP program lists repair categories that include structural, mechanical (HVAC), electrical, handicap accessibility, roof, plumbing, windows, doors, bathroom repairs, siding, and lead abatement.

Amounts and matching

The official county web page does not state a dollar maximum, match requirement, or whether funds are a grant, loan, or reimbursement for the countywide homeowner activities. The county page says CHIP provides funding to eligible communities and that the county is taking applications.

How to apply

The county says to contact the Miami County Department of Development for information and application materials. If a home is in the Cities of Piqua or Troy, the county directs residents to contact the city for applications and information.

Timing and deadlines

The county page says CHIP funds are available for 2024 & 2025 and are currently taking applications. No closing date is stated on the county page.