Governor DeWine announces $26.9M in grants to support continued housing growth across Ohio
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik last week announced $26.9 million in grants to expand access to safe, affordable housing in 57 counties.
The Highland County Community Action Organization (Highland County) will receive a grant for $256,218 for the purchase, and a $236,750 grant for the rehabilitation, of three homes.
Habitat for Humanity of Southeast Ohio (Athens, Columbiana, Fairfield, Gallia, Guernsey, Hocking, Holmes, Jackson, Lawrence, Mahoning, Meigs, Morgan, Muskingum, Noble, Perry, Pickaway, Pike, Ross, Scioto, Trumbull, Vinton, and Washington counties) will receive a grant for $400,000 grant for the purchase, and $600,000 for the rehabilitation or construction of nine
homes.
A complete list can be found at https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/OHIOGOVERNOR/2026/05/28/fil….
The funding comes from the latest round of the Welcome Home Ohio Program, which was passed by the Ohio General Assembly in the state’s biennium budget bill and signed by Governor DeWine last year.
“Whether it’s supporting workforce needs, attracting new residents to Ohio, or helping longtime residents stay in the communities they love, housing matters,” said Governor DeWine. “The projects we support through Welcome Home Ohio create safe and affordable housing options for families today, while building momentum for future generations to live their very best lives.”
The program provides grants for both the purchase of qualifying residential properties at foreclosure sales and for the rehabilitation or construction of homes. Land banks, county land reutilization corporations, electing subdivisions, and qualified nonprofit developers are eligible to apply.
Additionally, $20 million in non-refundable tax credits are available through the biennium for qualifying housing rehabilitation and new construction projects once a property is sold. Tax credit applications are currently being accepted by the Ohio Department of Development on a rolling basis until all funds are expended.
“Every property restored through Welcome Home Ohio represents exciting new potential for a neighborhood, and the people who call it home,” said Director Mihalik. “These investments are helping our local partners create housing solutions that meet today’s needs while preparing for tomorrow’s growth.”
Since its inception, Welcome Home Ohio has awarded nearly $86 million to support the creation of 727 homes in 63 counties.