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Huron to reapply for CHIP funds; $300,000 earmarked for city if awarded
Summary
Council authorized a multi-jurisdiction CHIP partnership application with Erie County, Sandusky and Vermilion; if the consortium receives funding, the city expects about $300,000 to be available for home repairs and major rehabilitation projects through 2027.
The Huron City Council authorized the city manager to execute a consortium agreement to apply for the state Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) program, joining Erie County, the City of Sandusky and the City of Vermilion.
City Manager Matt Lasco explained the city’s historical participation and the expected allocation: “As part of this agreement, there will roughly be $300,000 set aside for the city of Huron, which will help individuals with major home rehabilitations or more modest home repairs,” Lasco said. He stressed the program is income-restricted and that some project types may not qualify.
Lasco noted the city still has funds from the previous CHIP award — roughly $300,000 allocated two years ago — that remain largely unspent and may be reallocated to other jurisdictions if not put to use. He gave spending deadlines for the new cycle: home repair funds must be spent by July 30, 2027; major home rehabilitation funds must be spent by April 30, 2027.
Council members asked about outreach. Lasco said the city and Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), the usual program administrator, will produce a one-page flyer and pursue outreach via water-bill mailers and social media to identify eligible homeowners.
Why it matters: If the consortium’s CHIP application is successful, roughly $300,000 could be available to eligible low- and moderate-income homeowners in Huron for repairs that may range from modest fixes to major rehabilitation (Lasco said he has seen awards up to $50,000–$60,000 in other cases). Unspent local allocations will be shifted to other consortium jurisdictions.
Next steps: Staff will coordinate outreach with GLCAP and city communications and bring any required grant paperwork forward. Council recorded a roll-call vote approving the resolution.
