Welcome Home Ohio (WHO) — Rehabilitation & New Construction Grant

About This Program

Welcome Home Ohio provides grants up to $100,000 per property to developers, nonprofits, and local governments to purchase, rehabilitate, or newly construct single-family homes that are then sold to lower-income Ohio buyers. A separate tax credit component (WHO-TC) provides up to $90,000 per property for eligible rehab and new construction. The program received $65.6 million for the 2025–2026 biennium.

Grants flow to developers/nonprofits; end buyers benefit from reduced home purchase prices. WHO-TC nonrefundable tax credit is up to 90% of rehab costs, capped at $90,000.

Key Details

• Grants up to $100,000 per property for rehab or new construction of affordable homes
• Available to nonprofits, local governments, and developers — not directly to homebuyers
• End buyers must be income-qualified; homes must meet Ohio Residential Code
• $65.6 million allocated for 2025–2026 biennium
• Companion WHO-TC nonrefundable tax credit covers up to 90% of rehab costs (max $90,000)

How to Apply

Deadline: Program Year 2026 round closed January 16, 2026; watch for PY2027 opening