Home Repairs: Ohio

The programs and resources listed below help homeowners with home repairs and improvements.

	Ohio Affiliates of Habitat for Humanity - through volunteer labor, builds and rehabilitates houses for families in need
	Veterans Affairs Regional Loan Center - loans and grants to qualifying veterans to adapt existing dwelling to meet specific needs
	USDA Rural Development Office - home improvement loans and grants to low-income homeowners in rural areas

	People Working Cooperatively
	Hamilton County Home Improvement Program

	Citywide Development Corporation
	County Corps

Many cities in Ohio use HUD funds to provide grants and loans that help low and moderate income homeowners maintain their homes.

Local Community Development Corporations (CDC's) also provide rehabilitation assistance. The Ohio CDC Association has a listing of members throughout Ohio

HUD provides money to the State of Ohio, which passes them on to smaller communities that may it for housing rehabilitation. Check with the Ohio Department of Development, Office of Housing and Community Partnerships to find out if these resources are available in your community.

Funds to weatherize the homes of low- and moderate-income persons are made available through State of Ohio Office of Energy Efficiency. Check the list to see where to go for your area

Other Local Resources

Find your local Better Business Bureau - check out Ohio contractors before starting home repairs