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Trumbull County to pursue up to $250,000 in CHIP funds for home repairs
Summary
Planning staff asked the board to authorize pursuit of Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) funds (maximum $250,000) to support repair and rehabilitation for low- and moderate-income households, with a public hearing and authorization for the board president to execute documents.
Planning staff briefed commissioners April 7 on a proposed application for Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) funds. Nick Hoggins said the county is eligible every other year for CHIP and that the maximum award is $250,000; eligible activities include repair and rehabilitation for low- and moderate-income households.
Hoggins asked the board to authorize a public hearing, authorize the board president to execute all necessary documents, and permit staff to issue requests for proposals for professional services (fair housing, title search) if the county applies. He emphasized that the public hearing and a community needs assessment will determine the specific activities the county will request funding for.
Why it matters: The CHIP program can bring targeted housing repairs to vulnerable households without drawing on the county general fund. Staff said the public hearing will guide the application’s focus and the county must confirm eligible activities before finalizing the submission.
Next steps: The board authorized moving forward with the public hearing and the administrative steps needed to prepare an application and, if awarded, staff will return with project specifics based on community needs assessment.
