COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
CDBG Emergency Owner-Occupied Home Repair Program
This program is made possible by the federal Community Development Block Grant Program. A grant of up to $15,000 is available per single family owner-occupied home to assist with specific home repairs or activities that eliminate conditions detrimental to the safety and health of the residents. If required, a $300 contingency allowance in the form of a grant can be made available.
For more information, contact: City of Elyria, Office of Community Development at 440-326-1541.
Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program
The CHIP Program provides grants to eligible communities interested in undertaking housing-related activities. The grants are awarded competitively and encourage a flexible, community-wide approach to the improvement and provision of affordable housing for low- and moderate income persons, and help develop local administrative capacity. CHIP funds are provided to eligible communities through the Ohio Development Services Agency (ODSA), Office of Community Development (OCD).
Current CHIP projects can be viewed in the Office of Community Development.
*Application Deadline: April 29th, 2024.