COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Development today announced $22.4 million in grants to 27 communities to improve access to housing and provide homeownership and rental assistance for low- and moderate-income families.
Logan 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 Bellefontaine.
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.
“We want all Ohioans to have a safe and stable place to call home, and these grants support that mission by improving housing, supporting homeownership, and creating opportunities for a better future,” said Governor Mike DeWine.
CHIP program grants are funded by the Ohio Housing Trust Fund, the federal Community Development Block Grant, and HOME Investment Partnership Programs.
“When families have access to quality housing, it transforms lives and strengthens communities,” said Lydia Mihalik, director of the Department of Development. “We are committed to working alongside our partners to make transformational investments just like these that ensure every Ohioan has the chance to live their best life.”
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.
This media release was provided by the Ohio Department of Development.