Owner-Occupied Home Repair Assistance Program (CHIP)

How it works

Greene County’s Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program (CHIP) provides financial assistance to income-eligible homeowners whose homes need repair. The program is administered by the Greene County Department of Development, and the county has partnered with the City of Xenia so county CHIP funding can also serve Xenia residents. The page says the grant will be used for owner-occupied property rehabilitation and home repair within the county, excluding the City of Fairborn.

The page also says these repairs are eligible for a forgivable loan, and that funds are now available.

What the money covers

The official page gives examples of eligible repairs such as:

• new furnace
• electric upgrades

The page describes the program broadly as owner-occupied property rehabilitation and home repair; it does not list a complete scope of covered work on the page itself.

Amounts and matching

The page does not state a maximum award amount, match requirement, or whether funds are paid upfront versus reimbursed. It only states that the assistance is a forgivable loan.

How to apply

The page links to an application, contractor application, and several program documents, including:

• CHIP Flyer 2024
• Home Repair Application 7-2026
• Renovate Right Booklet
• Fair Housing Flyer
• Income Inclusions and Exclusions
• Lead Paint Safety booklet

Timing and deadlines

The page says funds are now available. It does not give a closing date or application deadline on the page itself.