Homeowner Assistance Expo Aims to Help Struggling Hamilton County Residents
This Monday from 5 to 7 p.m., Treasurer Jill Schiller will host the second Homeowner Assistance Expo at the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (CAA) on Langdon Farm Road. Various local organizations can inform participants about their programs and the eligibility requirements. The first Homeowner Assistance Expo took place at the North Central Branch of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library on May 21.
“We are excited to bring resources directly to the community,” Schiller said. “The pandemic hit hard for a lot of homeowners. It’s important that people know there’s assistance out there to help keep people in their homes.”
The CAA, Hamilton County Job and Family Services, Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati, and Metropolitan Sewer District of Greater Cincinnati are among the participants. People Working Cooperatively, Housing Opportunities Made Equal, and Pro Seniors will be among the other support organizations in attendance.
Hamilton County and the City of Cincinnati, Ohio have provided homeowners impacted by Covid-19 with a lot of programs so far. One of them is the Mortgage, Property Tax and Utility Relief Program which covers mortgage, property tax, and/or utility payments and helps homeowners avoid foreclosure. The program helps residents who are at or below 65% of the Area Median Income. Applications can be found at www.513Relief.org or directly here: https://erap.hcjfs.org.
Hamilton County Commissioners in partnership with the Council on Aging also developed the Senior Utility Assistance and Home Repair Program. Residents 60 and older whose income is up to 300% of the poverty level can use this program to cover utilities Duke Energy, Greater Cincinnati Water Works utility bills (one-time credit), or necessary home improvements. Eligible home improvements that can be covered by this program include ramps, railings, bathroom grab bars, HVAC repairs, and more. For applying online, click here. For more information, call (513) 743-9000 or email [email protected].
