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Home Repair Program

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The City of Westerville, in partnership with the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC),  has launched the Home Repair Program to provide funding and execution of home repair projects. Ideal projects for funding in the 12-month pilot program would represent disrepair or structural issues of existing homes in Westerville. The program is the first of its kind between MORPC and a member community, although MORPC has successfully provided home repair grants for more than 30 years. MORPC will support the program by providing application review, rehabilitation specialists and project scope development.

Program Focus

The City aims to provide support for home repairs that focus on safety, sustainability, energy efficiency, accessibility and urgent needs. Qualified homeowners can receive a grant for repairs, such as:

  • Roofing and siding

  • Concrete repair/replacement

  • Furnace/heating systems

  • Accessibility modifications, repairs, or additions

  • Sewer and disposal repair or replacement

  • Minor electrical work

  • Minor structural work

 

Grant Specifications

The City may award a maximum total of $25,000 per applicant/property.

 

Eligibility

Grant recipients must meet the following criteria in order to be eligible for the Westerville Home Repair Program:

  • Applicants must own and reside in a single-family detached home in Westerville, Ohio.

  • The home must be the applicant’s primary residence.

  • Applicants must have homeowners insurance.

  • Applicants must be current on all property taxes. The property must be in good standing and not in foreclosure.

  • Applicants must have a total income at or below 100% of the Columbus area median income for families. The criteria is based on guidelines set by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

Home Repair Guidelines

Application Process

To complete an application, visit https://bit.ly/3QzvXQ0.

To discuss your eligibility and home repair needs, contact MORPC at (614) 233-4171.

MORPC and the City of Westerville do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, familial status, ancestry, military status, religion or disability.