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County and city officials highlight housing incentives, wellness outreach and summer youth jobs

Mahoning County Board of Commissioners · April 16, 2026
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At the April 16 meeting county and visiting city officials described expanded housing incentive programs, a national wellness tour with local screenings and a county summer youth employment program starting May 1.

Visitors at the April 16 Mahoning County commissioners meeting described a set of community programs the board and public should know about.

Erica Avery, housing coordinator for the city of Youngstown, outlined three incentive programs: a residential façade match program for owner‑occupants, a landlord incentive program and an "At Home" program that has offered $10,000 toward down payment/closing costs and energy‑efficiency repairs. Avery said the city has sold more than 230 homes through the program since July 2024 and that the available ARP funding is approximately $5…

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