(COLUMBUS, Ohio) — The Ohio Department of Development today announced $21.6 million in funding to 29 communities to improve housing and provide homeownership and rental assistance for low- and moderate-income families. 

The Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) program partners with communities to preserve and improve Ohio’s housing stock through various housing-related initiatives such as home renovation and repair, rental assistance, and more.  

“This funding is helping create environments across the state where every Ohioan can grow, succeed, and build brighter futures for their families,” said Governor Mike DeWine. 

CHIP program grants are funded by the Ohio Housing Trust Fund, the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and HOME Investment Partnership Programs. 

“Homeownership is a dream for so many people, but costly repairs and skyrocketing rents often prevent that dream from becoming a reality,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development. “We’re proud to work with our local partners to remove these obstacles, transform our neighborhoods, and create a legacy of stability and prosperity for generations to come.” 

The following communities will receive grant funds: 

Ashland County will receive a $750,000 grant to rehabilitate eight owner-occupied homes, repair 14 owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. The county will partner with the city of Ashland. 

Ashtabula County will receive a $1.35 million grant to rehabilitate 11 owner-occupied homes, repair 20 owner-occupied homes, provide tenant-based rental assistance to assist 12 homes, and include a fair housing component. The county will partner with the cities of Ashtabula, Conneaut, and Geneva. 

Carroll County will receive a $400,000 grant to rehabilitate four owner-occupied homes, repair seven owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. 

Clinton County will receive a $700,000 grant to rehabilitate seven owner-occupied homes, repair 11 owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. The county will partner with the city of Wilmington.  

Coshocton County will receive a $700,000 grant to rehabilitate five owner-occupied homes, repair 12 owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. The county will partner with the city of Coshocton. 

Erie County will receive a $1.25 million grant to rehabilitate 11 owner-occupied homes, repair 18 owner-occupied homes, provide rental assistance to 20 households, and include a fair housing component. The county will partner with the cities of Huron, Sandusky, and Vermilion.  

Fairfield County will receive a $400,000 grant to rehabilitate four owner-occupied homes, repair six owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. 

The City of Lancaster (Fairfield County) will receive a $250,000 grant to rehabilitate five owner-occupied homes and include a fair housing component.  

Greene County will receive a $700,000 grant to rehabilitate six owner-occupied homes, repair 10 owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. The county will partner with the city of Xenia. 

Huron County will receive a $1.05 million grant to rehabilitate 10 owner-occupied homes, repair 15 owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. The county will partner with the cities of Willard and Norwalk. 

The City of Steubenville (Jefferson County) will receive a $250,000 grant to rehabilitate three owner-occupied homes and include a fair housing component. 

Licking County will receive a $700,000 grant to rehabilitate eight owner-occupied homes, repair 12 owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. The county will partner with the cities of Heath and Pataskala. 

Lorain County will receive a $1.6 million grant to rehabilitate 14 owner-occupied homes, repair 22 owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. The county will partner with the cities of Amherst, North Ridgeville, Oberlin, and Sheffield Lake.  

The City of Elyria (Lorain County) will receive a $250,000 grant to rehabilitate three owner-occupied homes and include a fair housing component. 

Medina County will receive a $750,000 grant to rehabilitate eight owner-occupied homes, repair 11 owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. The county will partner with the city of Wadsworth. 

Mercer County will receive a $700,000 grant to rehabilitate seven owner-occupied homes, repair 11 owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. The county will partner with the city of Celina. 

Miami County will receive a $490,700 grant to rehabilitate 10 owner-occupied homes, repair 12 owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. The county will partner with the cities of Piqua and Troy. 

Monroe County will receive a $400,000 grant to rehabilitate four owner-occupied homes, repair seven owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. 

The City of Kettering (Montgomery County) will receive a $250,000 grant to rehabilitate five owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. 

Morgan County will receive a $400,000 grant to rehabilitate three owner-occupied homes, repair six owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. 

Perry County will receive a $1.1 million grant to rehabilitate 10 owner-occupied homes, repair 12 owner-occupied homes and four rental homes, and will include a fair housing component. The county will partner with Hocking County and the city of Logan. 

Putnam county will receive a $1.1 million grant to rehabilitate 10 owner-occupied homes, repair 15 owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. The county will partner with Allen County and the city of Delphos. 

Sandusky County will receive a $1.35 million grant to rehabilitate 12 owner-occupied homes, repair 19 owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. The county will partner with the cities of Bellevue, Clyde, and Fremont. 

The City of Sidney (Shelby County) will receive a $750,000 grant to rehabilitate eight owner-occupied homes, repair 11 owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. The city will partner with Shelby County. 

Scioto County will receive a $750,000 grant to rehabilitate seven owner-occupied homes, repair 13 owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. The county will partner with the city of Portsmouth.  

Tuscarawas County will receive a $700,000 grant to rehabilitate seven owner-occupied homes, repair 12 owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. The county will partner with the city of Dover. 

The City of New Philadelphia (Tuscarawas County) will receive a $650,000 grant to rehabilitate nine owner-occupied homes, repair 11 owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. The city will partner with the city of Uhrichsville.  

Washington County will receive a $887,400 grant to rehabilitate eight owner-occupied homes, repair 12 owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. The county will partner with the cities of Belpre and Marietta. 

The City of Wooster (Wayne County) will receive a $1.045 million grant to provide down payment assistance and rehabilitation to one home, rehabilitate nine owner-occupied homes and three rental homes, repair 23 owner-occupied homes, and include a fair housing component. The city will partner with Wayne County and the city of Orrville. 

For more information, visit the program webpage. 

The Ohio Department of Development empowers communities to succeed by investing in Ohio’s people, places, and businesses. Learn more about our work at development.ohio.gov.