STARK County Level Programs Emergency Grant/Loan Program Stark County Regional Planning Commission Provides one-time only emergency funding for homeowners that are experiencing a problem with their home that poses a threat to the health and safety of the residents; this problem must have occurred within the last three months without warning. Owner-occupants of single family homes in Stark County, outside the cities of Canton, Massillon and Alliance and the village of Hills and Dales may be eligible to apply. Must be income qualified and current with property taxes or on a payment plan. Must provide proof of homeowners insurance. Emergency needs that have occurred in the past 3 months such as furnace repairs, water wells, roof repairs, etc. that pose an immediate threat to the safety of the occupants. One-time emergency grant of up to $4,500 and 0% deferred loan of up to $4,500. 330-451-7399 http://starkcountyohio.gov/community-development/programs/housing-rehab/housing-rehab Lead Repairs Allowed? Contact program CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program Stark County Regional Planning Commission (SCRPC) The Housing Rehabilitation program is designed to assist qualified singlefamily, low-to moderate-income (LMI) homeowners with needed repairs to bring their homes to decent, safe, and sanitary conditions. WAITING LIST (3 to 5 years). SCRPC also provides assistance to owner-occupants of single family homes with repairs/replacements and connections to the sanitary sewer system under the CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Program. Owner-occupants of single family homes in Stark County, outside the cities of Canton, Massillon and Alliance and the village of Hills and Dales, may be eligible to apply. Must be income qualified and current with property taxes or on a payment plan. Must provide proof of homeowners insurance. Work can include electric, plumbing, roofs, windows, furnaces, siding, flooring, wall repairs, etc. General home remodeling does not qualify. One-time assistance only per eligible homeowner and the maximum amount of the project cannot exceed $25,000 330-451-7399 http://starkcountyohio.gov/community-development/programs/housingrehab/housing-rehab http://starkcountyohio.gov/uploads/78/75/7875ee12aec4f34456ecac9c61173 417/Emergency-Grant-application-10-31-14.pdf Lead Repairs Allowed? Contact program
Lead Hazard Control Grant Ohio Department of Health through a grant from HUD Lead hazard control program for homeowner and tenant households. Must be a resident of Tuscarawas county. Households must have low-to-moderate incomes and lead in their unit. Program assists homeowners directly; tenants are assisted by a grant to their landlord. Household income cannot exceed 80% of area median income. If property is owner-occupied, either child under 6 yrs of age must live in home or visit significant amount of time, or there must be a pregnant woman in home. If home is rental, owner must agree to not significantly raise rent for 3-yr. period. Owner must make good faith effort to rent to low income families with children.structures with more than 4 units not eligible for assistance. Lead hazard control repairs Grant, up to an average of $8,000 per unit 1-877-532-3723 (LEAD SAFE) http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhprograms/cfhs/lead_ch/lhcgp.aspx http://www.ohhn.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=134&itemid=171 Lead Repairs Allowed? Yes Minor and Emergency Repair, Annual Rebuilding Day, Safe at Home Rebuilding Together Northeast Ohio Assists senior and low-income homeowners repair and maintain their homesin Cuyahoga, Lake, Medina, Portage, Stark and Summit counties. Low income elderly, disabled and low-income homeowners. Minor Home Repairs: replacing a roof, fixing or replacing a furnace, building a ramp, upgrading the electrical system, painting, and flooring. Emergency Repairs are completed in response to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, and other crisis relative to heating, sewer, water systems that are not covered by insurance. Home Rehabilitation projects are undertaken on Annual Rebuilding Day. Safe at Home assists with accessibility and maintenance items for seniors, including grab bars, hand rails and safety seats. $3,500 per home for an emergency repair. 330-773-4100 http://rebuildingtogether-sc.org/2011/programs/minor-home-repair/ Free Radon Tests Ohio Department of Health, Indoor Radon Program Free radon tests. Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas that forms when naturally occuring uranium decays. Radon gas is commonly found in rocks and soil and it enters homes through holes and cracks in the foundation. Prolonged exposure to radon levels above 4 picocuries per liter of air significantly increases the risk of lung cancer, even for nonsmokers. The US EPA considers radon the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States overall, and it is the leading cause of lung-cancer among nonsmokers. Resident of Ohio and homeowner
http://getresults.doctorhomeair.com/fmi/webd#alpha_ohiorequests http://www.odh.ohio.gov/odhprograms/rp/radlic/radon.aspx Reuse Warehouse and Store 330-455-4585 http://www.thestockpile.org/ Loans Grants Lead Repairs Allowed? City Level Programs Alliance Name of Program The Stock Pile A nonprofit building material reuse warehouse for low-to-moderate income families and other nonprofit agencies. Used and overstock building materilas are donated from local businesses, contractors and individuals. Doors, windows, sinks, carpet, tile, appliances, paint and other materials are available at one-third of retail prices. Must be a member. Free memberships and a 20% discount are available for elderly, disabled and low-to-moderate income customers and non-profit customers. None Discounted building materials Very Low Income Housing Repair Program USDA Rural Development Provides loans and grants to very low-income homeowners to repair, improve, or modernize their home. COUNTY IS ONLY PARTIALLY ELIGIBLE. To obtain a loan, homeowner-occupants must be unable to obtain affordable credit elsewhere and must have very low incomes, defined as below 50 percent of the area median income. Loans are at 1 percent interest with up to 20 years to repay. Grants are only available to homeowners who are 62 years old or older and cannot repay a Section 504 Loan. Funds may only be used for repairs or improvements to remove health and safety hazards, or to complete repairs to make the dwelling accessible. Loans and Grants 330-830-7700 Massillon Office http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/had-rr_loans_grants.html Yes Housing Rehabiliation Program City of Alliance, Planning and Development/Stark County RPC Designed to assist qualified single-family low-to-moderate income homeowners with needed repairs to bring their homes into decent, safe and sanitary housing conditions. This program is administered for the City of Alliance by the Stark County Regional Planning Commission. Stark County owner-occupant of single family home. Income and other qualifications apply.
Work can include electric, plumbing, roofs, windows, furnaces, siding, flooring, wall repairs, etc. General home remodeling does not qualify. One-time assistance only per eligible homeowner and the maximum amount of the project cannot exceed $25,000 330-451-7399 (Stark County Regional Planning Commission) http://www.cityofalliance.com/index.aspx?nid=148 http://starkcountyohio.gov/community-development/programs/housingrehab/housing-rehab Lead Repairs Allowed? Contact program Canton Name of Program Furnace Program Offers a grant to correct furnace problems. City of Canton resident, own and resident in your home, current on mortgage, no indebtedness to City or Stark County. Income qualifications. Furnace repair or replacement Grant up to $5,000. Homeowner must comply with a 5-year residency requirement. 330-489-3040 http://cantonohio.gov/housing/?pg=276 Name of Program Homeowner Rehab Program Designed to assist low-and-moderate income homeowners, located within the City of Canton, to upgrade housing conditions. Homeowners must be low-to-moderate income. Can include upgrading of major mechanical systems, structural elements, electric, plumbing, roofs, windows, furances, siding, flooring, etc. Deferred loan. Limits are a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $37,000 per unit, established by actual repairs needed to meet the Residential Rehabilitation Standards. 330-489-3040 http://www.cantonohio.gov/housing/?pg=276 Lead Repairs Allowed? Yes. In addition to bringing the property up to code, lead paint hazards must be addressed once the grant has been awarded. Name of Program Repair and Maintenance Program Corrects housing conditions, which if neglected adversely affect the health, safety and welfare of the homeowner. Low-and-moderate income homeowners in City of Canton Work may consist of a roof, furnace, electric, plumbing, flooring, code violations, carbon monoxide emission, sewage backup, water line breaks and other qualifying repairs.
Grants are available for up to $5,000. Projects between $5,000-$15,000 will be eligible for a 5-year 0% Interest Deferred Loan. 330-489-3040 http://www.cantonohio.gov/housing/?pg=276 Massillon Emergency Grant Assistance City of Massillon, Community Development Department Purpose is to correct true emergency problems that are a current threat to the health and safety of the household. Must be the owner-occupant of a single-family residence for a period of one full year. Real estate taxes must be current and homeowners insurance must be maintained on the property. Income cannot exceed 80% of the area median income (AMI) for the Stark County area based on the current U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income guidelines. Problems such as a furnace, hot water tank, and water or sewer line can be addressed. Grant. The maximum amount of assistance cannot exceed $7,000 for roofs and $5,000 for all other items. 330-830-1721 http://www.massillonohio.com/development-2/housing/housing-rehabilitation-programs/ Name of Program Full Housing Rehabilitation City of Massillon, Community Development Department Purpose of this program is to address needed repairs, correct existing violations of the Massillon housing code and bring the house up to decent, safe and sanitary conditions. Must be the owner-occupant of a single-family residence for a period of one full year. Real estate taxes must be current and homeowners insurance must be maintained on the property. Income cannot exceed 80% of the area median income (AMI) for the Stark County area based on the current U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) income guidelines. Repairs and improvements to bring property up to local housing code and ensure decent, safe and sanitary living conditions. Maximum amount of assistance cannot exceed $27,000 and will result in a deferred lien, not to exceed 10 years, being placed on the property. Those individuals holding a land contract are not eligible for this program. 330-830-1721 http://www.massillonohio.com/development-2/housing/housing-rehabilitation-programs/ Lead Repairs Allowed? Contact City of Massillon