Ohio wildfire home hardening grants & rebates

Home Repair

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

No-cost grant-funded repairs; no dollar cap stated

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership provides grant-funded home repair assistance at no cost to eligible homeowners. The program covers one or two significant repair problems, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, insulation, siding, and structural work.

CHIP Home Repair Program (Allen County, excluding the City of Lima)

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

No-cost repairs; no dollar cap stated

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership offers no-cost home repairs for eligible Allen County homeowners outside the City of Lima. The program can pay for roof replacements, siding repairs, insulation, electrical and plumbing work, and other essential repairs.

Home Repair

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

No-cost grant-funded repairs; no dollar cap stated

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership provides grant-funded home repair assistance at no cost to eligible homeowners. The program covers one or two significant repair problems, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, insulation, siding, and structural work.

Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program (CHIP) – Home Repair

Ashtabula County Department of Planning and Development, in partnership with the Cities of Ashtabula, Conneaut, and Geneva

Up to $10,000 per household

Ashtabula County offers a Home Repair grant for low-income owner-occupants when a serious health or safety problem is found. The maximum assistance listed on the county page is $10,000.

Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program (CHIP) – Private Owner Rehabilitation

Ashtabula County Department of Planning and Development, in partnership with the Cities of Ashtabula, Conneaut, and Geneva

Ashtabula County’s CHIP rehab program gives financial help to low- and moderate-income owner-occupants to fix substandard conditions and make homes safe, durable, and energy efficient. The official county page does not list a maximum dollar amount on the CHIP landing page.

Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program (CHIP) – Private Owner Rehabilitation

Ashtabula County Department of Planning and Development, in partnership with the Cities of Ashtabula, Conneaut, and Geneva

Ashtabula County’s CHIP rehab program gives financial help to low- and moderate-income owner-occupants to fix substandard conditions and make homes safe, durable, and energy efficient. The official county page does not list a maximum dollar amount on the CHIP landing page.

Clark County Community Housing Impact & Preservation (CHIP) Program – Private Homeowner Repair / Rehabilitation

Clark County Community & Economic Development, in partnership with the City of New Carlisle and the State of Ohio Department of Development

Up to $60,000 per home in the county’s 2023 CHIP guide; later program-year amounts are not stated on the cited county pages.

Clark County’s CHIP housing program gives eligible low- and moderate-income homeowners repair or rehabilitation assistance, with county materials showing amounts up to $60,000 per home in prior program guidance and 2026 planning documents showing $200,000 for repair and $300,000 for rehabilitation. It is aimed at fixing unsafe or substandard homes, not a disaster-only program.

Clark County Lead Safe Ohio Program

Clark County Board of Commissioners and Clark County Community and Economic Development Department

Up to $50,000 for lead remediation.

Clark County’s Lead Safe Ohio program offers eligible homeowners and renters up to $50,000 for lead remediation in homes built before 1978. The work includes window and door replacements, siding, soffit and fascia installation, interior and exterior painting, interior door replacements, and cleaning.

Homeowner Emergency Repair Grant Program

Clark County Community & Economic Development

$7,500 maximum; up to $10,000 for roof projects.

Clark County has listed a Homeowner Emergency Repair Grant Program under its American Rescue Plan activities. A related county information sheet says it provides urgent repairs for eligible homeowners, with a maximum of $7,500 and up to $10,000 for roof projects.

Clermont County Long Term Recovery Committee (LTRC) disaster recovery assistance

Clermont County Emergency Management Agency / Long Term Recovery Committee

Amount not stated

Clermont County’s Long Term Recovery Committee helps residents recover after a disaster by coordinating unmet-needs assistance and recovery resources. The page does not publish a fixed dollar amount or a pre-disaster retrofit rebate.

Clermont County Long Term Recovery Committee (LTRC) disaster recovery assistance

Clermont County Emergency Management Agency / Long Term Recovery Committee

Amount not stated

Clermont County’s Long Term Recovery Committee helps residents recover after a disaster by coordinating unmet-needs assistance and recovery resources. The page does not publish a fixed dollar amount or a pre-disaster retrofit rebate.

Columbiana County Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program (CHIP)

Columbiana County Board of Commissioners; City of Columbiana; City of East Liverpool; City of Salem; Community Action Agency of Columbiana County, Inc.; Hall Community Development LLC

No dollar cap stated on the official page.

Columbiana County homeowners can get grant-funded help for home repairs, housing rehabilitation, and related homeownership assistance. The page says households must be below 80% of Area Median Income, and gives a family-of-three example of $39,900 or less.

Cuyahoga County Home Weatherization Assistance Program

Cuyahoga County Department of Development

Free energy-efficiency improvements; no dollar cap stated on the overview page.

Cuyahoga County offers free weatherization and energy-efficiency improvements to eligible homeowners and renters in the county outside the City of Cleveland. The page does not state a cash amount; it says the work is provided at no cost to the household.

Cuyahoga County Home Repair Program

Cuyahoga County Department of Development / CHN Housing Capital

Loan terms and dollar limits not stated on the county overview page.

Cuyahoga County says its Home Repair Program helps eligible homeowners maintain safe, sanitary, and decent housing. The county page does not state loan size or interest rate, but it directs homeowners to CHN Housing Capital to apply.

Four Component (4COM) Home Repair Loans

Cuyahoga County Department of Development

Low-interest loan; 0% deferred loan may be available for seniors 62+; no dollar cap stated.

Cuyahoga County’s Four Component Home Repair Loans help low- and moderate-income homeowners pay for roof, electrical, furnace, and plumbing repairs, including sanitary sewer connections. Seniors 62+ may qualify for a 0% deferred loan.

Prevention, Retention & Contingency (PRC) Program

Delaware County Job and Family Services / OhioMeansJobs Delaware County

Delaware County JFS offers short-term assistance for eligible county families facing urgent needs such as housing, utilities, transportation, and family support. The page does not identify a specific home-hardening amount or a dedicated disaster-mitigation benefit.

PACE Program

Delaware County Finance Authority

Up to 100% fixed-rate financing

Delaware County Finance Authority offers PACE financing for energy-related improvements in new and existing real estate. It can cover up to 100% of eligible project costs, but it is aimed at developers, businesses, nonprofits, and governmental entities rather than typical homeowners.

Home Repair

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

No-cost grant-funded repairs; no dollar cap stated

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership provides grant-funded home repair assistance at no cost to eligible homeowners. The program covers one or two significant repair problems, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, insulation, siding, and structural work.

Home Repair

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

No-cost grant-funded repairs; no dollar cap stated

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership provides grant-funded home repair assistance at no cost to eligible homeowners. The program covers one or two significant repair problems, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, insulation, siding, and structural work.

Income-Eligible Weatherization / WarmChoice®

Columbia Gas of Ohio via the county WarmChoice® provider

No-cost weatherization and home energy inspection

Columbia Gas of Ohio offers no-cost weatherization services for qualified customers in Fairfield County through the WarmChoice® program. The program includes a free home energy inspection with safety checks on natural gas appliances and weatherization measures at no charge.

Housing Assistance Grant

Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency

Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency runs a housing assistance grant for Fairfield County homeowners that can pay for emergency home repairs and minor accessibility modifications. The county materials describe it as covering repairs like electrical work, furnace installation, and similar home fixes, with income limits at or below 50% of Area Median Income.

EPP (Electric Program for low-income households)

Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency

Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency’s EPP program provides no-cost in-home audits and electric efficiency measures for eligible low-income households in Fairfield County. The county narrative says it is designed to improve electric efficiency for households already on, or eligible for, PIPP Plus.

PRC Emergency Assistance

Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services

Up to $1,000 per family household per declared disaster

Franklin County’s PRC Emergency Assistance can help eligible low-income households with home repairs after an emergency, including fire or other natural disasters. The page does not list a fixed dollar amount for this emergency-help category.

Urgent Need Rehabilitation Grants

Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission

Franklin County says MORPC’s urgent repair program gives grants to low-income families for a major failing home system that threatens immediate health and safety. The county page does not state a dollar amount.

Lifecare Alliance – CHORES Program

Lifecare Alliance

Minor home repair services; no cash amount stated

Franklin County says Lifecare Alliance’s CHORES Program provides minor home repair services for low-income people, focusing on seniors and disabled individuals. The county page does not list a dollar amount because the help is a service, not a cash award.

Safe Housing Program

Franklin County Office on Aging

Services provided; no cash amount stated

Franklin County’s Office on Aging says its Safe Housing Program provides home modifications, repairs, safety products, and other assistance to eligible county residents. The page does not give a dollar amount.

Owner-Occupied Home Repair Assistance Program (CHIP)

Greene County Department of Development

Forgivable loan; dollar amount not stated on the page

Greene County offers income-eligible homeowners forgivable loans for home repairs and rehabilitation, with the county serving most of the county and partnering with the City of Xenia. The page says funds are now available; the county excludes Fairborn residents from this funding stream.

Owner-Occupied Home Repair Assistance Program (CHIP)

Greene County Department of Development

Forgivable loan; dollar amount not stated on the page

Greene County offers income-eligible homeowners forgivable loans for home repairs and rehabilitation, with the county serving most of the county and partnering with the City of Xenia. The page says funds are now available; the county excludes Fairborn residents from this funding stream.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Greene County Department of Development

Greene County administers CDBG funds for housing and community development activities that benefit low- and moderate-income people. The county page says the program can support housing and community needs, but it does not identify a homeowner-specific hardening grant on the page.

Home Repair

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

No-cost grant-funded repairs; no dollar cap stated

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership provides grant-funded home repair assistance at no cost to eligible homeowners. The program covers one or two significant repair problems, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, insulation, siding, and structural work.

Home Repair

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

No-cost grant-funded repairs; no dollar cap stated

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership provides grant-funded home repair assistance at no cost to eligible homeowners. The program covers one or two significant repair problems, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, insulation, siding, and structural work.

Home Repair

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

No-cost grant-funded repairs; no dollar cap stated

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership provides grant-funded home repair assistance at no cost to eligible homeowners. The program covers one or two significant repair problems, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, insulation, siding, and structural work.

Home Repair

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

No-cost grant-funded repairs; no dollar cap stated

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership provides grant-funded home repair assistance at no cost to eligible homeowners. The program covers one or two significant repair problems, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, insulation, siding, and structural work.

Lake County Housing Rehabilitation Program

Lake County Planning & Community Development / Western Reserve Community Development Corporation

Grants and loans; amount not stated

Lake County offers income-eligible homeowners grants and loans to repair or rehabilitate their homes, including emergency repairs and accessibility work. The program is meant to improve housing conditions and extend the life of homes, with work done by licensed, pre-screened contractors.

Western Reserve Community Development Corporation Home Repair Program

Western Reserve Community Development Corporation

Amount not stated on the county page

Lake County lists Western Reserve Community Development Corporation’s Home Repair program as a recipient of Senior Services Levy funds for home-repair assistance. The page does not state the amount, eligibility rules, or application process.

Lake County Stormwater User Fee Program

Lake County Stormwater Management Department

Not an incentive payment; $3.50/month or $42/year residential stormwater fee

Lake County charges a stormwater user fee to fund stormwater regulation and related county services. It is not a homeowner grant; residential parcels in participating Level 2 member communities are charged $3.50 per month, or $42 per year.

Lake County Lead Safe Ohio Program

Lake County Planning & Community Development / Ohio Department of Health

Funding for lead-hazard assessment, mitigation, and lead-safe repairs; amount not stated

Lake County’s Lead Safe Ohio program provides statewide lead-hazard assessment, mitigation, education, and certification resources for homes, especially older homes built before 1978. The page does not state a homeowner award cap or application deadline.

Licking County Home Repair and Rehabilitation Program

Licking County Planning and Development

Up to $85,000 for full home rehabilitation; up to $30,000 for owner home repair projects, including tap fees.

Licking County offers eligible low- and moderate-income homeowners financial assistance for essential home repairs and rehabilitation through its CHIP-based home repair program. The county says the program can provide up to $85,000 for full home rehabilitation projects and up to $30,000 for owner home repair projects, including tap fees.

Lorain County Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) Program

Lorain County in partnership with the Cities of Amherst, Oberlin, North Ridgeville, and Sheffield Lake

No-cost repairs; broader rehab is a forgivable loan, but the excerpt does not state a dollar cap

Lorain County’s CHIP program gives income-eligible homeowners no-cost home repairs and private rehabilitation help. It is fully grant-funded for home repairs, and more extensive rehab is offered as a forgivable loan.

Lucas County Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) Program

Lucas County Board of Commissioners; administered by Kleinfelder, Inc.

No stated dollar cap on the page; repairs and rehabilitations are available for income-eligible homeowners.

Lucas County’s CHIP program offers income-eligible homeowners in Lucas County outside the City of Toledo home repairs or private rehabilitations. Repairs are supported by Ohio state funding and may include no-cost fixes, while larger rehab work is available through the program as well.

Mahoning County Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program (CHIP)

Mahoning County Commissioners

Amount not stated in the brief official source text we found.

Mahoning County runs CHIP with the cities of Campbell and Struthers to help eligible homeowners pay for home repair and rehabilitation. The county document does not state a single maximum award on the page we found, so the amount is listed in the application materials rather than summarized here.

Mahoning County Healthy Homes & Lead Hazard Control Program

Mahoning County

Amount not stated in the brief official source text we found.

Mahoning County offers a Healthy Homes & Lead Hazard Control program that makes homes safer for eligible low-income households. The county says the work is aimed at reducing hazards in housing and may include healthy-homes-related repairs, but the brief page excerpt we found does not publish a dollar cap.

Home Improvement Loan Program (Fix-It Funds)

Medina County Treasurer

Home improvement loans at up to 2% below Westfield Bank’s current home improvement loan rate.

Medina County says its Fix-It Funds home improvement loan program helps eligible homeowners repair or remodel their homes. The county describes the loans as interest rates up to 2% below Westfield Bank’s current home improvement loan rate.

Lead Safe Ohio Program

Medina County planning office / County program page referencing the Ohio Department of Development

Lead testing, certification, outreach, and lead-safe renovations; no homeowner dollar cap stated on the county page.

Medina County promotes the Lead Safe Ohio Program for homes that need lead hazard removal and lead-safe renovations. The county says funds can cover lead-safe certification, testing, education, and lead-safe renovations such as window and door replacement in pre-1978 homes.

Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program (CHIP)

Medina County Board of Commissioners, in partnership with the City of Wadsworth

Grant-funded home repair and rehabilitation assistance; no amount stated on the main page.

Medina County runs CHIP to help low- and moderate-income homeowners pay for home rehabilitation and home repair. The county says the current waitlist is full, and new applicants are placed on a waitlist until grant funds become available.

Lead Safe Ohio Program

Medina County planning office / County program page referencing the Ohio Department of Development

Lead testing, certification, outreach, and lead-safe renovations; no homeowner dollar cap stated on the county page.

Medina County promotes the Lead Safe Ohio Program for homes that need lead hazard removal and lead-safe renovations. The county says funds can cover lead-safe certification, testing, education, and lead-safe renovations such as window and door replacement in pre-1978 homes.

Miami County CHIP Private Owner Home Repair

Miami County Department of Development

Amount not stated on the county’s main program page.

Miami County’s CHIP home repair program helps income-eligible owner-occupants in the county pay for needed home repairs that affect health, safety, or structural soundness. The county says its 2024–2025 CHIP funds are currently taking applications.

Miami County CHIP Private Owner Home Repair

Miami County Department of Development

Amount not stated on the county’s main program page.

Miami County’s CHIP home repair program helps income-eligible owner-occupants in the county pay for needed home repairs that affect health, safety, or structural soundness. The county says its 2024–2025 CHIP funds are currently taking applications.

County Corp Montgomery County CDBG Emergency and Accessibility Program

County Corp

Up to $10,000 grant

County Corp offers up to $10,000 in grant funding for emergency repairs and accessibility modifications for eligible Montgomery County homeowners outside Dayton and Kettering. The program is income- and location-restricted and funded through federal CDBG money.

County Corp Dayton and Montgomery County ODOD Emergency Home Repair and Accessibility Modification Program

County Corp

Up to $10,000 grant; match funding provided by local partners

County Corp lists an ODOD-funded emergency home repair and accessibility modification program for Montgomery County homeowners with income at or below 50% AMI. The page says the program offers up to $10,000 in grant funding plus match funding from local partners.

County Corp Weatherization Grant Program

CenterPoint Energy

Amount not stated on the page

County Corp references a CenterPoint Energy-funded weatherization grant program for Montgomery County homes with natural gas heating and income at or below 80% AMI. The page does not state a dollar amount.

County Corp Weatherization Grant Program

CenterPoint Energy

Amount not stated on the page

County Corp references a CenterPoint Energy-funded weatherization grant program for Montgomery County homes with natural gas heating and income at or below 80% AMI. The page does not state a dollar amount.

Home Repair

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

No-cost grant-funded repairs; no dollar cap stated

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership provides grant-funded home repair assistance at no cost to eligible homeowners. The program covers one or two significant repair problems, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, insulation, siding, and structural work.

Home Repair

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

No-cost grant-funded repairs; no dollar cap stated

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership provides grant-funded home repair assistance at no cost to eligible homeowners. The program covers one or two significant repair problems, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, insulation, siding, and structural work.

Portage County Job and Family Services PRC Home Repairs

Portage County Job and Family Services

Up to $7,500 per applicant’s lifetime

Portage County JFS offers emergency home repairs for health-and-safety problems, with up to $7,500 per applicant over a lifetime. The posted examples include electric, plumbing, septic, heating, roofing, and similar repairs.

Portage County Job and Family Services PRC State-Declared Natural Disaster Assistance

Portage County Job and Family Services

Up to $1,500, or as limited by the state

Portage County JFS can provide up to $1,500 for shelter assistance, home repairs, and replacement of household contents after a state-declared natural disaster. The page lists events such as fire, flood, and explosion.

Portage County Job and Family Services PRC Family Disaster Assistance

Portage County Job and Family Services

Up to $1,500, or as limited by the state

Portage County JFS can help eligible families recover from a disaster with up to $1,500 for shelter assistance, home repairs, and replacement of essential household contents. The program covers disasters such as fire, flood, and explosion.

Portage County Job and Family Services PRC Utility Assistance

Portage County Job and Family Services

Up to $600 total in a 24-month period

Portage County JFS can help eligible households pay past-due utility bills or avoid shutoff, with up to $600 total in a 24-month period. Covered utilities include electric, natural gas, bulk fuels, water, and sewer.

Property Tax Relief Program (Portage County PRC + Community Action Council of Portage County)

Portage County Job and Family Services and Community Action Council of Portage County

Payment assistance for delinquent property taxes; CAC part may also cover utilities, home insurance, and HOA fees

Portage County’s Property Tax Relief Program combines PRC funds with Community Action Council help to pay delinquent property taxes, and in some cases utilities, home insurance, and HOA fees. It is a county-specific hardship program, not a home-improvement grant.

Home Repair

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

No-cost grant-funded repairs; no dollar cap stated

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership provides grant-funded home repair assistance at no cost to eligible homeowners. The program covers one or two significant repair problems, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, insulation, siding, and structural work.

Home Repair

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

No-cost grant-funded repairs; no dollar cap stated

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership provides grant-funded home repair assistance at no cost to eligible homeowners. The program covers one or two significant repair problems, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, insulation, siding, and structural work.

Richland Soil and Water Conservation District assistance and technical programs

Richland Soil and Water Conservation District

Free technical assistance and permitting help; no cash amount stated

Richland Soil and Water Conservation District provides free technical help to property owners on flooding, drainage, erosion, stormwater, and floodplain issues. It is not a cash grant, but it can help homeowners with planning and permits for flood-related home and site work.

Richland Soil and Water Conservation District assistance and technical programs

Richland Soil and Water Conservation District

Free technical assistance and permitting help; no cash amount stated

Richland Soil and Water Conservation District provides free technical help to property owners on flooding, drainage, erosion, stormwater, and floodplain issues. It is not a cash grant, but it can help homeowners with planning and permits for flood-related home and site work.

Home Repair

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

No-cost grant-funded repairs; no dollar cap stated

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership provides grant-funded home repair assistance at no cost to eligible homeowners. The program covers one or two significant repair problems, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, insulation, siding, and structural work.

Home Repair

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

No-cost grant-funded repairs; no dollar cap stated

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership provides grant-funded home repair assistance at no cost to eligible homeowners. The program covers one or two significant repair problems, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, insulation, siding, and structural work.

Home Repair

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

No-cost grant-funded repairs; no dollar cap stated

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership provides grant-funded home repair assistance at no cost to eligible homeowners. The program covers one or two significant repair problems, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, insulation, siding, and structural work.

Home Repair

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

No-cost grant-funded repairs; no dollar cap stated

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership provides grant-funded home repair assistance at no cost to eligible homeowners. The program covers one or two significant repair problems, including electrical, plumbing, roofing, insulation, siding, and structural work.

Summit County Lead Hazard Reduction Program (SCLHR)

Summit County Department of Community and Economic Development

No dollar amount stated on the page.

Summit County helps identify and abate lead-based paint hazards in homes that were built before 1978 and have a child under 6 living there or meet minimum visitation requirements.

Housing Rehabilitation Program (MHR)

Summit County Department of Community and Economic Development

5-year deferred forgivable loan; no dollar amount stated.

Summit County offers a 5-year deferred forgivable loan for health and safety repairs in owner-occupied single-family homes outside Akron, Barberton, and Cuyahoga Falls.

Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP)

Summit County Department of Community and Economic Development

Low-cost repairs; no dollar amount stated.

Summit County provides low-cost, high-impact maintenance repairs for homeowners or renters age 62 or older, including accessibility repairs, mobility aids, and grab bars.

Summit County Lead Hazard Reduction Program (SCLHR)

Summit County Department of Community and Economic Development

No dollar amount stated on the page.

Summit County helps identify and abate lead-based paint hazards in homes that were built before 1978 and have a child under 6 living there or meet minimum visitation requirements.

Housing Rehabilitation Program (MHR)

Summit County Department of Community and Economic Development

5-year deferred forgivable loan; no dollar amount stated.

Summit County offers a 5-year deferred forgivable loan for health and safety repairs in owner-occupied single-family homes outside Akron, Barberton, and Cuyahoga Falls.

Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP)

Summit County Department of Community and Economic Development

Low-cost repairs; no dollar amount stated.

Summit County provides low-cost, high-impact maintenance repairs for homeowners or renters age 62 or older, including accessibility repairs, mobility aids, and grab bars.

PASSPORT – Housing Assistance Program

Area Agency on Aging

Limited home adaptations; amount not stated

PASSPORT is a Medicaid waiver housing-assistance program that pays for limited home adaptations for eligible older adults. It can cover roofing, heating, electrical, plumbing, health-and-safety work, and accessibility changes once other resources have been used.

Chore Services

Trumbull County Senior Levy / District XI Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

$70,000 annually in Senior Levy funding for the service category; $140,000 over two years

Trumbull County uses Senior Levy funding to pay for outdoor and exterior household chores, household repairs, and light work so older residents can stay in their homes. The official bid document says the service can include materials, labor, supplies, and equipment.

HOME Housing Rehabilitation Program

Trumbull County Planning Commission / Warren-Trumbull HOME Consortium

Zero-percent forgivable loan; no dollar cap stated on the official page

Trumbull County offers a zero-percent, forgivable loan to income-qualified homeowners to fix unsafe or failing parts of their homes. The program is aimed at correcting code violations and structural or mechanical problems, not cosmetic upgrades.

Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP)

Trumbull County Planning Commission / Ohio Department of Development

Zero-percent forgivable loan; no dollar cap stated on the official page

Trumbull County offers CHIP as a zero-percent, forgivable loan for qualified homeowners to repair unsafe and substandard conditions in older homes. The program is aimed at making homes safe, healthy, code-compliant, and more durable and energy efficient.

HOME Housing Rehabilitation Program brochure eligible improvements

Trumbull County Planning Commission / Warren-Trumbull HOME Consortium

Zero-percent forgivable loan; no dollar cap stated in the brochure excerpt

This brochure for the county housing rehab program describes the kinds of home repairs the loan can cover. It reinforces that the program focuses on safety, code compliance, and weatherization rather than cosmetic work.

HOME Housing Rehabilitation Program

Trumbull County Planning Commission / Warren-Trumbull HOME Consortium

Zero-percent forgivable loan; no dollar cap stated on the official page

Trumbull County offers a zero-percent, forgivable loan to income-qualified homeowners to fix unsafe or failing parts of their homes. The program is aimed at correcting code violations and structural or mechanical problems, not cosmetic upgrades.

Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP)

Trumbull County Planning Commission / Ohio Department of Development

Zero-percent forgivable loan; no dollar cap stated on the official page

Trumbull County offers CHIP as a zero-percent, forgivable loan for qualified homeowners to repair unsafe and substandard conditions in older homes. The program is aimed at making homes safe, healthy, code-compliant, and more durable and energy efficient.

HOME Housing Rehabilitation Program brochure eligible improvements

Trumbull County Planning Commission / Warren-Trumbull HOME Consortium

Zero-percent forgivable loan; no dollar cap stated in the brochure excerpt

This brochure for the county housing rehab program describes the kinds of home repairs the loan can cover. It reinforces that the program focuses on safety, code compliance, and weatherization rather than cosmetic work.

Warren County PRC (Prevention, Retention, and Contingency) Program

Warren County Job and Family Services

Benefit amount not stated.

Warren County Job and Family Services’ PRC program provides benefits and services to needy families facing an immediate crisis, mainly to help with self-sufficiency needs like shelter, utilities, work clothing, transportation, and other job-supportive services. It is a county assistance program, not a wildfire-specific home-hardening program.

Warren County PRC (Prevention, Retention, and Contingency) Program

Warren County Job and Family Services

Benefit amount not stated.

Warren County Job and Family Services’ PRC program provides benefits and services to needy families facing an immediate crisis, mainly to help with self-sufficiency needs like shelter, utilities, work clothing, transportation, and other job-supportive services. It is a county assistance program, not a wildfire-specific home-hardening program.

Warren County Home Rehab Program

Warren County Grant Administration

Deferred, interest-free loan; dollar amount not stated.

Warren County offers deferred, interest-free loans for home repair or rehabilitation projects to qualifying low- and moderate-income residents. The program is temporarily on hold while it is being updated.

Warren County Home Rehab Program

Warren County Grant Administration

Deferred, interest-free loan; dollar amount not stated.

Warren County offers deferred, interest-free loans for home repair or rehabilitation projects to qualifying low- and moderate-income residents. The program is temporarily on hold while it is being updated.

Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) Program

Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority

Up to $75,000 for homeowner rehabilitation; homeownership assistance is a deferred 0% loan forgiven over 3 years; landlord rehab covers up to 75% with a minimum 25% match.

Wayne County’s CHIP program offers grants and forgivable loans for eligible homeowners, homebuyers, and landlords. For homeowners, it includes up to $75,000 for rehabilitation and a separate homeownership assistance loan for buying and repairing an older home.

TANF-PRC Disaster Plan

Wood County Department of Job and Family Services

Up to $1,500 total per applicant group for approved disaster services

Wood County’s PRC disaster assistance can pay vendors directly for emergency home repair, tree removal, and temporary housing after a declared disaster. The homeowner-facing maximum is $1,500 for services.

Adult Non-TANF Disaster Assistance

Wood County Department of Job and Family Services

Up to $750 total per household for approved disaster services

Wood County also offers a disaster assistance track for adults age 55+ or disabled households without minor children. It can pay vendors directly for home repair, tree removal, or temporary housing, up to $750.

Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP)

Wood County Planning Commission

Wood County’s Planning Commission runs CHIP to help low- to moderate-income homeowners with emergency home repairs and home rehabilitation, plus down payment assistance. The official page does not state a dollar amount.

Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP)

Wood County Planning Commission

Wood County’s Planning Commission runs CHIP to help low- to moderate-income homeowners with emergency home repairs and home rehabilitation, plus down payment assistance. The official page does not state a dollar amount.