Find assistance to pay for home repairs, maintenance, and energy costs.

Ohio Home Repair Resource Lookup link: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e5HF4Cs778Hx8SW

Renew Homes Ohio’s mission is to help offset home repair costs for homeowners to maintain a safe and healthy home. They are a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping homeowners stay in their homes, with a focus on homes that have common code violations in the City of Columbus or those that are owned by veterans and individuals with low-income.

Renew Homes Ohio link: https://renewhomesohio.com/?page_id=17

Rising home values are great for building wealth, but they can also result in rising real estate taxes. Thankfully, Franklin County has resources to help owners stay in their homes and manage their property tax responsibilities. Visit the Franklin County Auditor’s website to learn more about the owner-occupied reduction and homestead exemption. And check out the Franklin County Treasurer’s STAR Program to help overcome financial hardships. Or get ready for the 2023 countywide reappraisal process by vising Franklin County’s Know Your Home Value website.

The City of Columbus offers a variety of programs to support home repair and preservation for low-to-moderate income households and for seniors.

Critical Home Repair Program
Citywide Roof Replacement Program
Emergency Repair Program
Chores Program
Lead Safe Columbus
Healthy Homes

The Franklin County Office on Aging is primarily responsible for planning, coordinating, and providing centralized access to diverse services and programs that assist older adults, dependent adults, and their families in the maintenance of independent living. Minor Home Repair strives to minimize the danger of falls and other accidents, enabling older adults to live at home in safety and independence. This might mean adding a wheelchair or walker ramp, installing grab bars in the bathroom, or making other minor property repairs.

Minor Home Repair Program

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age.

House and Mobility Resources

MORPC works to help low- and moderate-income homeowners maintain and improve their homes through several home repair programs

Home Repair Services
Home Energy Efficiency
Warm Choice

The Home Weatherization Assistance Program (HWAP) provides eligible Ohioans with assistance to improve the energy efficiency of their homes and reduce their energy costs. Ohioans participating in the HWAP will receive a home inspection to identify the services necessary to improve their home’s energy efficiency. Services are provided through local agencies in each county.

HWAP

Habitat for Humanity-MidOhio is committed to providing opportunities for central Ohio families to live in homes that are safe, decent, and affordable. Through the Neighborhood Revitalization efforts and partnership with donors, volunteers, and the community they offer our home repair program for current homeowners.

Home Repair Program

IMPACT Community Action’s mission is “to fight poverty by providing hope-inspiring help and real opportunities for self-sufficiency.” In an effort to fulfill its mission statement, IMPACT provides services for Ohioans to stay safely housed.

Housing Stability and Crisis Programs
Supportive Services
Home Energy Assistance Program
Home Relief Grant
Home Weatherization Assistance Program

Apprisen provides clients with access to a suite of services to make the most of their money, help build credit, and feel secure in your homeownership journey through Debt Management, Credit Counseling, and Foreclosure Prevention Program.

Power of Home

Aids central-Ohio residents with their energy needs during the blustery cold and sweltering hot seasons.

Home Energy Assistance Program

Fannie Mae provides several home renovation programs to help preserve your home and age in place.

Homestyle Renovation
Homestyle Energy Mortgage

Provides several home renovation programs to help preserve your home and age in place.

ChoiceReno eXpress
Choice Renovations