Critical Home Repair Program
City of Columbus Housing Division
About This Program
City-funded grants to help low- and moderate-income Columbus homeowners make critical repairs. Covers roofs, furnaces, hot water tanks, sewer/water lines, lead paint hazards, windows, siding, and critically damaged driveways or sidewalks. Veterans may qualify at up to 120% AMI.
Owner-occupied 1+ yr, current on taxes/mortgage, <=80% AMI (120% for veterans)
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Columbus, OH, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Emergency Repair Program Up to $10,000
- Lead Safe Columbus Up to $11,400
- Healthy Homes Exterior Repair Program Up to $20,000
- Habitat for Humanity MidOhio Home Repair Up to $15,000
Key Details
- Current page says applications are not being accepted
- Covers roofs, furnaces, water heaters, sewer/water lines
- Lead paint hazard correction included
- Must have owned and occupied home 1+ year
- Veterans may qualify at higher income (120% AMI)
How to Apply
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