Wooster CHIP Home Repair Program

How it works

The Wooster CHIP Partnership says this home repair track is part of the broader Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) program run with Wayne County, the City of Orrville, and the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority. It is meant for low-income single-family homeowners who need emergency repairs to keep a home safe and intact.

What the money covers

The page says the grant covers emergency health and safety repairs. Examples named on the page include leaking roofs, heating systems, and septic systems. The city also describes the assistance as covering one or two projects, rather than a full rehabilitation package.

Amounts and matching

The official page does not state a dollar cap for this repair grant. It says the program continues to take applications while funds remain available.

How to apply

Homeowners start by contacting the CHIP administrator, Tanya Seargeant, and answering pre-qualifying questions. Applicants may then be asked to schedule an appointment and complete an application. The page says applicants may need to provide bank statements, mortgage payment histories, proof of income, and identification such as Social Security cards and/or driver’s licenses. Funding decisions are reviewed and ranked by the partnership, and not every applicant will receive assistance.

Timing and deadlines

Applications are accepted while funding remains available. The page encourages early and complete applications. It does not give a fixed deadline.