Housing Assistance Grant Program
Forecasted
Housing Assistance Grant Program supports Ohio nonprofits providing emergency home repairs, accessibility renovations, and limited down payment assistance to improve housing for lower-income households.
Funder: Ohio Department of Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Limited funding available; awards funded by the Ohio Housing Trust Fund
Summary: Supports Ohio nonprofits providing emergency home repairs, accessibility renovations, and limited down payment assistance to lower-income households.
Key Information: Applicants must be eligible Ohio nonprofits; the program serves households at or below 50% of Area Median Income.
Description
The Ohio Department of Development’s Housing Assistance Grant Program helps homeowners remain in their homes through emergency repairs and renovations for handicap accessibility. It works through eligible Ohio nonprofits, which contract with local qualified construction companies to carry out repair and accessibility projects.
The program aims to promote affordable housing opportunities and improve conditions for families and individuals at or below 50% of Area Median Income. It also provides limited down payment assistance. Nonprofits are selected through a competitive grant application process, and awards are funded with Ohio Housing Trust Fund dollars.
