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Ohio Regional Development outlines $700,000 CHIP grant; board asked to provide county resolution of support
Summary
An Ohio Regional Development representative briefed the board on a proposed $700,000 Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) grant, described income limits and program caps (up to $85,000 per owner‑rehab), and asked Richland County to pass a resolution supporting Shelby’s application so county projects can participate.
Dale Hardle of Ohio Regional Development briefed the Richland County Board of Commissioners March 26 on the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) and the timeline to apply for a proposed $700,000 grant administered by the City of Shelby.
Hardle defined CHIP as the "Community Housing Improvement Program" and said the 2026 application round would make roughly $700,000 available to Shelby and participating jurisdictions, contingent on state funding. He said Shelby will serve as the grantee and asked the county to adopt a resolution supporting participation so county projects can be included in the application.
Hardle outlined program targets and deadlines: the round aims to complete five owner‑rehabilitations and 11 owner repairs over the grant period; the board was told the program requires 50% of funds committed by May 31 and 100% committed by Nov. 30, with work for the current round expected to be completed by Feb. 27, 2027. For the application cycle he described, the application deadline is June 20, awards would be announced around Dec. 1 if funded, completion is targeted for Feb. 28, 2029 and the grant end date April 30, 2029, reflecting a two‑year grant period if funded.
Hardle gave household income examples used for eligibility in Mansfield, Crawford and Richland counties: a single‑person household qualifies up to $47,700 and a four‑person household up to $68,150. He said owner‑rehab projects can receive up to $85,000 per household (HOME funds) and repair assistance is capped at $30,000 per house. Rental rehab is possible but he noted the state requires landlords to contribute 50% of rental‑rehab costs, which reduces the program’s feasibility for many rental owners. A tenant‑based rental assistance/DPA option can provide up to $12,000 per family where local housing authorities have capacity.
Hardle said the city will prepare the grant and that the county should provide a supporting resolution; staff were asked to bring a resolution to Clerk Stacy Crawl so the board can take a vote.
No formal county commitment was recorded at the meeting; the board asked staff to place a resolution on a future agenda.
