Ohio is giving $29.5 million to help make homes better in 17 counties, creating 263 homes for people to own and supporting groups like the Morgan County Land Reutilization Corporation in fixing up houses.
Ohio Invests $29.5 Million in Welcome Home Ohio Program to Improve Housing Accessibility
According to the published article in Times Recorder, the Ohio Department of Development is giving $29.5 million to help make housing better in the state. This money is part of the Welcome Home Ohio program, which plans to spend $100 million in grants over two years. They want to help landbanks buy, fix, or build homes for people in Ohio who don’t have much money. They also have $50 million in tax credits for fixing up houses or building new ones.
The Welcome Home Ohio program will use over $29.4 million to help 17 counties make 263 new homes for people to own. This will give many families a chance to have a good home and make neighborhoods nicer. They want to help people who don’t have a lot of money find a safe and stable place to live.
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Morgan County Land Reutilization Corporation Receives Funding to Enhance Local Housing Stock
Furthermore, the Morgan County Land Reutilization Corporation is one group getting money from this Welcome Home Ohio program. They’ll get $500,000 to buy five houses and $150,000 to fix them up. This will not only make homes better but also help the local community by making more good homes available.