Ohio wildfire home hardening grants & rebates

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.

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.

Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) in Auglaize County

West Ohio Community Action Partnership (with Miami Valley Community Action Partnership)

Free weatherization services; no cash amount stated.

WOCAP offers free weatherization services to eligible Auglaize County households, including home inspections, health and safety testing, heating repair or replacement, air-sealing, and insulation. The program is aimed at households at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines.

Auglaize County Community Housing Impact & Preservation (CHIP) Program

Auglaize County Board of Commissioners

No fixed public dollar cap stated; amounts are based on assessed housing needs.

Auglaize County offers CHIP housing rehab and home repair help to income-qualified owner-occupants in the county. The county says home repair assistance is a grant with no payment required, while rehab assistance is a grant/deferred no-interest loan structure.

Auglaize County Community Housing Impact & Preservation (CHIP) Program

Auglaize County Board of Commissioners

No fixed public dollar cap stated; amounts are based on assessed housing needs.

Auglaize County offers CHIP housing rehab and home repair help to income-qualified owner-occupants in the county. The county says home repair assistance is a grant with no payment required, while rehab assistance is a grant/deferred no-interest loan structure.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) home repair resources for Butler County homeowners through SELF

City of Middletown / Butler County consortium; subrecipient SELF (Supports to Encourage Low-income Families)

Free home repairs and mobility modifications for eligible Butler County homeowners; no dollar cap stated.

The City of Middletown uses CDBG funds to support free home repair resources for Butler County homeowners through SELF. SELF says it helps eligible homeowners with free repairs and mobility modifications, with no dollar cap stated on the city page.

Neighbors Who Care: Home Repair

Supports to Encourage Low-income Families (SELF)

Free home repair and accessibility improvements; no dollar cap stated.

SELF offers free home repair and accessibility improvements for Butler County homeowners, with volunteer and donation support. The program can cover ramps, grab bars, handrails, bathroom modifications, chair or stair lifts, code violation remedies, and minor plumbing and electrical work.

Emergency Home Repair

Supports to Encourage Low-income Families (SELF)

Free emergency repairs; no official dollar cap stated.

SELF provides free emergency home repair assistance for eligible Butler County homeowners outside the City of Hamilton and the City of Middletown. The program covers certified professional help for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repairs, funded by grants and private donations.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

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.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

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.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

Community Housing Impact & Preservation (CHIP) Home Repair/Rehabilitation Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership on behalf of Crawford County, in partnership with the City of Bucyrus and the City of Galion

No-cost repairs; rehab work is partly grant-funded with a no-interest deferred loan repaid at sale/transfer/change in occupancy

Crawford County’s CHIP program gives eligible homeowners no-cost repairs, and in some cases rehab work, for items like roofs, plumbing, electrical, furnaces, water heaters, and insulation. It is aimed at low-income homeowners and is run locally by Great Lakes Community Action Partnership.

Home Enhancement Loan Program (HELP)

Participating banks (including KeyBank)

Loans from $3,000 up to $200,000; multi-family maximum is the lesser of $200,000 or $20,000 per unit; interest at least 3% below market.

Participating banks offer low-interest home improvement loans for alterations, repairs, maintenance, improvements, code upgrades, and property upgrades. Interest is at least 3% below market rate, with loans from $3,000 up to $200,000 for one- and two-family homes.

Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® Program

GoodCents

Rebates available depending on the type of work; no dollar amount stated.

GoodCents provides home performance assessments and rebates for Dominion East Ohio customers who make energy-efficiency improvements. The program uses a whole-house approach and rebates vary by the work performed.

Home Repair Loan Program

Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland

Low-interest rehab loan; no minimum or maximum amount stated; interest rate and terms vary.

Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Cleveland offers low-interest rehabilitation loans for repairs, maintenance, property upgrades, and code violation compliance. The program can also help with specifications, cost estimates, contractor selection, and project oversight.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

Weatherization Assistance and Repair

Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission (NOCAC)

Amount not stated; service is described but not quantified.

NOCAC offers weatherization assistance and repair services to households in Defiance County. The city’s official assistance page identifies it as an available program, but does not give a dollar amount.

Weatherization Assistance and Repair

Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission (NOCAC)

Amount not stated; service is described but not quantified.

NOCAC offers weatherization assistance and repair services to households in Defiance County. The city’s official assistance page identifies it as an available program, but does not give a dollar amount.

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.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

Community Housing Impact & Preservation (CHIP) Home Repair Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) on behalf of Erie County

Up to $18,000 for home repair, according to the county CHIP FAQ; the current housing page does not restate a cap.

Erie County’s CHIP Home Repair Program, run by GLCAP, gives eligible homeowners help with major repairs like roofs, furnaces, water heaters, electrical, plumbing, and accessibility work. The county page does not give a dollar cap for the current program page, but the county’s CHIP FAQ says the home repair grant has been offered up to $18,000.

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.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Fulton County PRC (Prevention, Retention, and Contingency)

Fulton County Job & Family Services

No fixed grant amount stated; gas cards are capped at 4 × $100 per year.

Fulton County Job & Family Services offers PRC help for qualifying families in a crisis, including rental and utility assistance plus other short-term support. It is not a home-hardening program, but it is an active county assistance program that can sometimes help with disaster-related household needs.

Fulton County Veterans Services Financial Assistance

Fulton County Veterans Services Commission

No fixed amount stated.

Fulton County Veterans Services offers temporary financial assistance for eligible veterans and certain family members who face an emergency or hardship. The page does not describe a home-hardening grant, but it is an active county financial-aid program that can help with urgent needs.

Fulton County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Home Repair / Home Building Repair

Fulton County Board of Commissioners

At least $20,000 was listed for one county-wide homeowner-improvement project; no homeowner maximum was stated.

Fulton County uses Community Development Block Grant money for county-wide home repair/home building repair projects for homeowners, including a 2025 county application that set aside $20,000 for home improvements for homeowners with disabilities. The county’s public records also show prior county-wide home repair funding and housing rehab activity.

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.

Practical Resource for Community (PRC) Funds – Guernsey County Job & Family Services

Guernsey County Job & Family Services

Up to $500 for the cited wage-related payment; other PRC uses vary and are not amount-stated here.

Guernsey County Job & Family Services lists PRC funds for emergency household costs such as utility disconnects and rent. The page does not describe it as a home-hardening grant, but it is local county assistance homeowners may be able to use for urgent housing stability needs.

AEP Grant and Electric Bill Assistance Application Help – Neighbor to Neighbor (Area Agency on Aging)

Neighbor to Neighbor (Area Agency on Aging)

Amount not stated; this is application help rather than a direct grant.

Neighbor to Neighbor helps residents apply for AEP grants and electric bill assistance in Cambridge. The page describes this as application help, not a direct homeowner grant.

Home Weatherization Program – GMN Tri-County CAC

GMN Tri-County Community Action Commission

Amount not stated.

GMN Tri-County CAC provides home weatherization services for Guernsey County residents listed in Cambridge’s official community resource guide. The page does not state a dollar amount or any matching requirement.

Home Weatherization Program – GMN Tri-County CAC

GMN Tri-County Community Action Commission

Amount not stated.

GMN Tri-County CAC provides home weatherization services for Guernsey County residents listed in Cambridge’s official community resource guide. The page does not state a dollar amount or any matching requirement.

AEP Grant and Electric Bill Assistance Application Help – Neighbor to Neighbor (Area Agency on Aging)

Neighbor to Neighbor (Area Agency on Aging)

Amount not stated; this is application help rather than a direct grant.

Neighbor to Neighbor helps residents apply for AEP grants and electric bill assistance in Cambridge. The page describes this as application help, not a direct homeowner grant.

Home Weatherization Program – GMN Tri-County CAC

GMN Tri-County Community Action Commission

Amount not stated.

GMN Tri-County CAC provides home weatherization services for Guernsey County residents listed in Cambridge’s official community resource guide. The page does not state a dollar amount or any matching requirement.

AEP Grant and Electric Bill Assistance Application Help – Neighbor to Neighbor (Area Agency on Aging)

Neighbor to Neighbor (Area Agency on Aging)

Amount not stated; this is application help rather than a direct grant.

Neighbor to Neighbor helps residents apply for AEP grants and electric bill assistance in Cambridge. The page describes this as application help, not a direct homeowner grant.

Community Housing Impact Preservation Grant (CHIP) – City of Cambridge / Guernsey County

City of Cambridge Economic and Community Development Department and Guernsey County Commissioners

No household award amount stated on the current page; the linked 2024 public hearing notice says the city applied for $700,000 total for CHIP activities.

The City of Cambridge and Guernsey County administer CHIP housing repair grants for eligible owner-occupants in Cambridge and Guernsey County. The program funds repairs and rehabilitation for housing issues such as roofing, electrical, plumbing, foundations, windows, doors, and furnace work, but the current page does not state household award sizes.

Home Rehab Program

Hancock Resource Center

Grants and low-interest loans; no dollar cap stated.

Hancock Resource Center offers the Home Rehab Program for eligible homeowners, providing grants, low-interest loans, and construction management for interior and exterior home repairs. The page also says it can coordinate volunteer labor for elderly, disabled, or low-income households.

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 Rehab Program

Hancock Resource Center

Grants and low-interest loans; no dollar cap stated.

Hancock Resource Center offers the Home Rehab Program for eligible homeowners, providing grants, low-interest loans, and construction management for interior and exterior home repairs. The page also says it can coordinate volunteer labor for elderly, disabled, or low-income households.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

Hancock County Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program (CHIP)

Hancock Regional Planning Commission

No-cost home repairs or rehabilitation

Hancock County offers no-cost home repairs or rehabilitation for income-eligible homeowners who live in the county. The program can pay for repairs such as plumbing, electrical, roof, furnace, ADA modifications, water heater, insulation, and similar needs.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) – Home Repair

Holmes County Planning Commission / Office of Community Development

Up to $8,000 per home

Holmes County’s CHIP Home Repair activity provides up to $8,000 per home for emergency repairs and essential systems for eligible low-income households. The brochure says it can cover emergency repairs, accessibility work, and well/septic or tap-in repairs.

Holmes Soil & Water Conservation District homeowner conservation services

Holmes Soil & Water Conservation District

No cash amount stated

Holmes Soil & Water Conservation District provides free homeowner conservation help, including soil sample processing, soil sample loaner tools, and no-cost soil surveys. It also offers tree-seedling sales and timber-management guidance, but the homeowner service page does not describe a wildfire-hardening cash payment.

Holmes Soil & Water Conservation District homeowner conservation services

Holmes Soil & Water Conservation District

No cash amount stated

Holmes Soil & Water Conservation District provides free homeowner conservation help, including soil sample processing, soil sample loaner tools, and no-cost soil surveys. It also offers tree-seedling sales and timber-management guidance, but the homeowner service page does not describe a wildfire-hardening cash payment.

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.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program (CHIP) — Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Huron County Commissioners and Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

Deferred and forgivable loan combination; 2025 request included $609,000 total, but no per-home cap is stated in the current official material.

Huron County’s CHIP rehabilitation track helps eligible owner-occupants with larger home repairs through a mix of forgivable grant money and a deferred, no-interest loan. The 2025 request included $609,000 for this countywide program area covering all of Huron County plus Norwalk and Willard.

Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program (CHIP) — Owner Home Repair Program

Huron County Commissioners and Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

Grant-funded home repairs; county’s 2025 request included $315,000 total for this repair track, but no per-home cap is stated in the current official material.

Huron County’s CHIP home repair program gives eligible county homeowners grant-funded repairs for unsafe or substandard conditions, including roof, siding, windows, electrical, plumbing, heating, and insulation work. The county’s 2025 request included $315,000 for this repair track, with grants for owner-occupied households under 50% of area median income.

Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program (CHIP) — Owner Home Repair Program

Huron County Commissioners and Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

Grant-funded home repairs; county’s 2025 request included $315,000 total for this repair track, but no per-home cap is stated in the current official material.

Huron County’s CHIP home repair program gives eligible county homeowners grant-funded repairs for unsafe or substandard conditions, including roof, siding, windows, electrical, plumbing, heating, and insulation work. The county’s 2025 request included $315,000 for this repair track, with grants for owner-occupied households under 50% of area median income.

Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program (CHIP) — Owner-Occupied Rehabilitation Program

Huron County Commissioners and Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

Deferred and forgivable loan combination; 2025 request included $609,000 total, but no per-home cap is stated in the current official material.

Huron County’s CHIP rehabilitation track helps eligible owner-occupants with larger home repairs through a mix of forgivable grant money and a deferred, no-interest loan. The 2025 request included $609,000 for this countywide program area covering all of Huron County plus Norwalk and Willard.

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.

Emergency Home Repairs/Handicapped Accessibility Modifications (OHTF)

Area Agency on Aging, District 7

The Area Agency on Aging, District 7 offers grant-funded emergency home repairs and accessibility modifications for older homeowners in Lawrence County. The official county resource list says it can cover items like roofs, walls, floors, doors, heating, plumbing, and ramps.

Emergency Home Repairs/Handicapped Accessibility Modifications (OHTF)

Area Agency on Aging, District 7

The Area Agency on Aging, District 7 offers grant-funded emergency home repairs and accessibility modifications for older homeowners in Lawrence County. The official county resource list says it can cover items like roofs, walls, floors, doors, heating, plumbing, and ramps.

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.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

Licking County Housing Rehabilitation Program

Licking County Planning and Development

Licking County administers a county-wide housing rehabilitation program using CHIP and other funds to help low- and moderate-income homeowners make needed repairs. The page does not give a single headline dollar amount, but says the program is for preserving affordable housing stock.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

Logan County CHIP Private Owner Rehabilitation Program

Logan County Board of Commissioners and City of Bellefontaine, administered through JAG Consulting Services

Average about $79,065 per home; ODOD max $85,000; 0% 5-year forgivable loan.

Logan County and Bellefontaine also proposed a CHIP rehabilitation program for occupied owner homes, using forgivable 0% loans. The 2024 materials say the average was about $79,065 per home, with an ODOD max of $85,000.

Logan County CHIP Home Repair Program

Logan County Board of Commissioners and City of Bellefontaine, administered through JAG Consulting Services

Up to $30,000 per home; grants, no repayment.

Logan County and the City of Bellefontaine run a CHIP home-repair program that gives grants to income-eligible homeowners for urgent health and safety repairs. The 2024 application proposed up to $30,000 per home.

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.

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.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

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.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

Madison County Hazard Mitigation Assistance / Hazard Mitigation Plan Program

Madison County Emergency Management Agency

Madison County’s Emergency Management Agency oversees the county hazard mitigation planning process that can support disaster-mitigation grant projects for local governments and participating jurisdictions. The county plan is a prerequisite for certain Hazard Mitigation Assistance funds, but this is not a homeowner rebate program and the official materials do not describe a homeowner application process or amount.

Madison County Hazard Mitigation Assistance / Hazard Mitigation Plan Program

Madison County Emergency Management Agency

Madison County’s Emergency Management Agency oversees the county hazard mitigation planning process that can support disaster-mitigation grant projects for local governments and participating jurisdictions. The county plan is a prerequisite for certain Hazard Mitigation Assistance funds, but this is not a homeowner rebate program and the official materials do not describe a homeowner application process or amount.

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.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

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.

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.

Mercer County Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) home repair / rehabilitation program

Mercer County Office of Community Enhancements

Amount not stated in the official source.

Mercer County runs a local CHIP housing program that includes owner rehab and home repair units, which can pay for repairs to occupied homes. The county’s official procurement documents confirm the program exists, but the publicly available source does not spell out the dollar amounts, eligibility rules, or application window.

Mercer County Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) home repair / rehabilitation program

Mercer County Office of Community Enhancements

Amount not stated in the official source.

Mercer County runs a local CHIP housing program that includes owner rehab and home repair units, which can pay for repairs to occupied homes. The county’s official procurement documents confirm the program exists, but the publicly available source does not spell out the dollar amounts, eligibility rules, or application window.

Mercer County Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) home repair / rehabilitation program

Mercer County Office of Community Enhancements

Amount not stated in the official source.

Mercer County runs a local CHIP housing program that includes owner rehab and home repair units, which can pay for repairs to occupied homes. The county’s official procurement documents confirm the program exists, but the publicly available source does not spell out the dollar amounts, eligibility rules, or application window.

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.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

Fair Housing Services

Muskingum County Community Development

Muskingum County Community Development provides fair housing information and complaint referral services for residents who believe they have experienced housing discrimination. The page also links to related homeowner assistance topics like home repair, rehabilitation, and homelessness prevention, but it does not describe funding amounts for those programs here.

Fair Housing Services

Muskingum County Community Development

Muskingum County Community Development provides fair housing information and complaint referral services for residents who believe they have experienced housing discrimination. The page also links to related homeowner assistance topics like home repair, rehabilitation, and homelessness prevention, but it does not describe funding amounts for those programs here.

Fair Housing Services

Muskingum County Community Development

Muskingum County Community Development provides fair housing information and complaint referral services for residents who believe they have experienced housing discrimination. The page also links to related homeowner assistance topics like home repair, rehabilitation, and homelessness prevention, but it does not describe funding amounts for those programs here.

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.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

GLCAP Home Repair Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

Grant-funded; exact cap not stated

GLCAP offers grant-funded home repair help to eligible Ottawa County residents at no cost to the homeowner. The program covers one or two significant repair problems, including roofs, siding, windows, electrical, plumbing, insulation, and HVAC-related work.

Ottawa County Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) Home Repair and Home Rehabilitation Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) on behalf of Ottawa County Department of Job and Family Services / Ottawa County

No-cost repairs; exact cap not stated

Ottawa County’s CHIP program gives income-eligible homeowners no-cost home repairs and rehabilitation work for essential safety and livability issues. Repairs can include roofs, furnaces, water heaters, electrical, plumbing, insulation, siding, and ADA modifications.

GLCAP Home Repair Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership

Grant-funded; exact cap not stated

GLCAP offers grant-funded home repair help to eligible Ottawa County residents at no cost to the homeowner. The program covers one or two significant repair problems, including roofs, siding, windows, electrical, plumbing, insulation, and HVAC-related work.

Habitat for Humanity of Ottawa County Critical Home Repairs Program

Habitat for Humanity of Ottawa County

Limited funding; exact cap not stated

Habitat for Humanity of Ottawa County offers critical home repairs for homeowners in the county, including roofs, plumbing, HVAC, and other safety-related repairs. The organization says funding is limited and work is first come, first served.

Winter Crisis Program

Hocking Athens Perry Community Action

Up to $1,500 for furnace repair; smaller caps for utility and fuel help

HAPCAP offers emergency utility and heating assistance to Perry County residents, including furnace repair up to $1,500 for homeowners. It also can cover regulated utility arrears, non-regulated utility arrears, bulk fuels, and firewood.

PRC Disaster Assistance

Perry County Job and Family Services

Up to $1,000 per household within a 24-month period

Perry County Job and Family Services offers temporary disaster assistance for households in the county that had flood damage or loss. Eligible families can get up to $1,000 for disaster-related repairs or replacement of damaged items.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

Pickaway County Building Department permit process for roof replacement and other home repairs

Pickaway County Building Department

Service with listed permit fees; roof replacement permit fee is $100

Pickaway County’s Building Department requires permits for certain home repair and hardening projects, including roof replacement, and it also provides the inspections tied to those permits. This is a service requirement rather than cash assistance, and the official fee schedule lists a $100 roof replacement permit fee.

Pickaway County Community Action Association USDA Housing Preservation Grant

Pickaway County Community Action Association (PICCA)

$113,300 grant application; average repairs about $9,500 per home

PICCA says it administers a USDA Housing Preservation Grant for eligible Pickaway County residents in rural areas. The county minutes say the program can help pay for home repairs such as leaks, roofs, floors, doors, HVAC upgrades, and walk-in showers, with an average repair cost of about $9,500 per home.

Pike County Community & Economic Development Home Repair Program

Pike County Community & Economic Development

Up to $30,000 per unit in assistance, depending on the work needed and program approval.

Pike County Community & Economic Development offers home repair assistance for eligible homeowners in Pike County, Ohio. The program provides grant and/or loan assistance for home repairs, with a stated cap of up to $30,000 per unit depending on the work needed and approval.

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.

Community Cooling & Warming Centers

Preble County Emergency Management Agency

Free cooling and warming center access

Preble County EMA partners with local organizations to open free cooling and warming centers during dangerous heat or cold. This is a free protective service, not a cash benefit, and the county page does not specify dollar amounts.

Community Cooling & Warming Centers

Preble County Emergency Management Agency

Free cooling and warming center access

Preble County EMA partners with local organizations to open free cooling and warming centers during dangerous heat or cold. This is a free protective service, not a cash benefit, and the county page does not specify dollar amounts.

Home Weatherization Assistance Program (served in Preble County by Miami Valley Community Action Partnership)

Miami Valley Community Action Partnership / Ohio Department of Development

Free weatherization services; no amount stated on the county-facing page

Income-eligible Preble County residents can get free home weatherization services through Miami Valley Community Action Partnership, which lists the Home Weatherization Assistance Program as one of its core Preble County programs. The official county-facing page does not state an exact dollar amount, but it is a no-cost home-improvement service program.

Community Cooling & Warming Centers

Preble County Emergency Management Agency

Free cooling and warming center access

Preble County EMA partners with local organizations to open free cooling and warming centers during dangerous heat or cold. This is a free protective service, not a cash benefit, and the county page does not specify dollar amounts.

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.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Community Development Allocation Program

Ross County Commissioners / Ross County Planning & Development

Ross County’s CDBG allocation program is a county grant program for eligible local projects, including fire-related community facilities and some infrastructure work. It is not a homeowner-repair program, but it can fund fire department equipment and fire facilities within the county.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Community Development Allocation Program

Ross County Commissioners / Ross County Planning & Development

Ross County’s CDBG allocation program is a county grant program for eligible local projects, including fire-related community facilities and some infrastructure work. It is not a homeowner-repair program, but it can fund fire department equipment and fire facilities within the county.

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.

Sandusky County CHIP Home Repair / Rehabilitation Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (on behalf of Sandusky County, with the County and the cities of Fremont, Clyde, and Bellevue as partners)

No-cost repairs; no dollar maximum stated on the page. Income limits from the county notice: below 80% of AMI for CDBG-funded work and below 50% of AMI for OHTF-funded work.

Sandusky County’s CHIP Home Repair program, administered by GLCAP, offers no-cost home repair assistance to eligible owner-occupied households in the county. The program covers major repairs such as roofs, furnaces, water heaters, electrical and plumbing work, and ADA modifications.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

Seneca County PRC Emergency Assistance

Seneca County government / Ohio PRC program

Up to $2,500 per assistance group per disaster episode

Seneca County’s PRC plan can provide up to $2,500 per disaster episode for eligible families, including home repair or replacement work needed for health and safety after a disaster.

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.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

CHIP Home Repair Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP) on behalf of Seneca County

Seneca County’s CHIP Home Repair program, administered by GLCAP, helps eligible homeowners pay for essential home repairs. The county page specifically lists furnace, water heater, roof, electrical, plumbing, and ADA modification 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.

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.

Senior Services Sales Tax Levy – General Home Modification and Repairs

Union County Board of Commissioners / Union County Senior Services

No dollar amount stated.

Union County Senior Services provides access to general home modification and repair services for seniors through community partners. The page says these services help make homes safer, but it does not list a dollar amount.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

Senior Services Sales Tax Levy – Project Safe Heat

Union County Board of Commissioners / Bridges Community Action

Free carbon monoxide detectors, furnace cleaning, and furnace inspections; no dollar amount stated.

Union County partners with Bridges Community Action to offer Project Safe Heat, which provides free carbon monoxide detectors plus furnace cleaning and inspections for seniors. No dollar amount is stated because the service is free.

Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) / Housing Preservation Grant

Union County Board of Commissioners / CDC of Ohio, Inc.

Amount not stated on the official county page; the related Housing Preservation Grant excerpt does not give a dollar cap.

Union County Senior Services says it helps seniors with home repairs and safety improvements through community partners, including home modification and repair services. The county’s 2025 journal also references a Housing Preservation Grant that pays for items like roof repair, heating, electrical, plumbing, and minor repairs for eligible rural homeowners.

Senior Home Repair

Bridges Community Action

No amount stated on the county resource page.

Bridges Community Action offers senior home repair for Union County seniors, alongside utility assistance and home weatherization. The county resource page does not list a dollar amount or application details.

Home Modification / Repair

Union County Senior Services

No household cap stated; Union County Senior Services pays accepted product-and-installation rates that include materials, labor, and overhead.

Union County Senior Services funds home modification and repair work for clients to make homes safer and more usable. The program pays accepted product-and-installation pricing for items and services that support independence and safe in-home care.

Senior Services Sales Tax Levy – General Home Modification and Repairs

Union County Board of Commissioners / Union County Senior Services

No dollar amount stated.

Union County Senior Services provides access to general home modification and repair services for seniors through community partners. The page says these services help make homes safer, but it does not list a dollar amount.

Senior Services Sales Tax Levy – Elderly Home Repair

Union County Board of Commissioners / Bridges Community Action

No dollar amount stated.

Union County partners with Bridges Community Action to provide minor home repairs that make seniors’ homes more accessible and safe. The page does not state a dollar amount.

Senior Services Sales Tax Levy – Project Safe Heat

Union County Board of Commissioners / Bridges Community Action

Free carbon monoxide detectors, furnace cleaning, and furnace inspections; no dollar amount stated.

Union County partners with Bridges Community Action to offer Project Safe Heat, which provides free carbon monoxide detectors plus furnace cleaning and inspections for seniors. No dollar amount is stated because the service is free.

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.

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.

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.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.

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.

WarmChoice® Weatherization Program

Great Lakes Community Action Partnership in partnership with Columbia Gas of Ohio

No-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades; no dollar cap stated.

Income-eligible Columbia Gas customers in select Ohio counties can get no-cost weatherization and home energy upgrades through WarmChoice, administered locally by GLCAP. Covered work includes insulation, air sealing, safety checks, and repair or replacement of certain natural gas appliances.