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HEART program update: Columbus has rehabilitated 25 homes to date, $1.8M ARP balance remains
Summary
City staff reported on HEART (Homeowner Accessibility Rehabilitation) — an ARP‑funded homeowner assistance program launched July 2024. Auditors said about 779 applicants applied; 25 homes completed and 4 in progress. The program’s funding includes $3M in ARP dollars plus a $600K general fund amendment; approximately $1.8M remains under current
Columbus Community Reinvestment presented an update on the HEART (Homeowner Accessibility Rehabilitation) program at the Oct. 28 council meeting, reporting progress and remaining funds.
Rob Scott, director of Community Reinvestment, said the program launched in July 2024 with the goal of funding necessary repairs and accessibility improvements for low‑income homeowners (household income at or below 80% of area median income by household size). Scott said the program received roughly 779 initial applicants; to date the city has completed rehabilitation work on 25 homes, has 4 in progress and two…
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