The Ohio Department of Development announced $21.6 million in funding to 29 communities to improve housing and provide homeownership and rental assistance for low- and moderate-income families.
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 Community Housing Impact and Preservation 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,” Gov. Mike DeWine said.
Department of Development to work with local partners
CHIP program grants are funded by the Ohio Housing Trust Fund, the federal Community Development Block Grant 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.”
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