City of Akron Emergency Home Repair Program

City of Akron Community Development Department

Available Emergency Repair

About This Program

The Grant Map catalogs City of Akron Emergency Home Repair Program in its Akron, OH research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.

The City of Akron's Emergency Home Repair Program provides grants to income-qualified homeowners facing health and safety emergencies including furnace failure, roof leaks, broken windows, plumbing failures, and electrical hazards. Administered through the Community Development Department using CDBG funds. Seniors and persons with disabilities receive priority.

Income-qualified Akron homeowners facing emergency health/safety repairs

The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.

Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

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Key Details

  • Up to $10,000 grant for emergency health and safety repairs
  • Covers furnace, roofing, plumbing, electrical, and window emergencies
  • Income limit: 80% AMI for Summit County
  • Seniors and people with disabilities receive priority
  • Contact Akron Community Development: 330-375-2090

How to Apply

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Program phone: 330-375-2090

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-based.
  • Documentation of disability (award letter or a physician's statement) if the program is disability-based.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Frequently asked questions

What amount is listed for City of Akron Emergency Home Repair Program in Akron, OH?

The Grant Map record states: Up to $10,000. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.

What audience tags are recorded for City of Akron Emergency Home Repair Program in Akron?

The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.

How do I apply for City of Akron Emergency Home Repair Program in Akron, OH?

Confirm the application route directly with City of Akron Community Development Department; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 330-375-2090. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator.

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