Two Stark County housing agencies are each receiving $900,000 in state grants to help build and rehab homes.
The money, which comes from the Welcome Home Ohio program, is part of $26.9 million in state housing grants being provided for affordable housing projects in 57 counties. The grants were announced last week by Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik.
Habitat for Humanity of East Central Ohio, which serves Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson, Stark and Tuscarawas counties, and Canton for All People are among the groups receiving funding.
“Whether it’s supporting workforce needs, attracting new residents to Ohio, or helping longtime residents stay in the communities they love, housing matters,” DeWine said in a prepared statement. “The projects we support through Welcome Home Ohio create safe and affordable housing options for families today, while building momentum for future generations to live their very best lives.”
The program provides grants for both the purchase of qualifying residential properties at foreclosure sales and for the rehabilitation or construction of homes.
Since its inception, Welcome Home Ohio has awarded nearly $86 million to support the creation of 727 homes in 63 counties.
This article originally appeared on The Repository: Stark County agencies receive Welcome Home Ohio grants
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