Akron Home Repair Program
City of Akron
About This Program
City of Akron CDBG-funded program providing up to $25,000 in eligible home repairs to low-income and senior owner-occupants within Akron city limits. Covers major systems including roofing, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
Grant amount based on assessed repair needs up to $25,000 cap
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Akron, OH, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- Lead Safe Akron Program Up to $20,000
- City of Akron Minor Home Repair (COAMHR) Up to $10,000
- AMHA Housing Choice Voucher Homeownership Ongoing rental/mortgage subsidy
- Summit County Minor Home Repair Up to $10,000
Key Details
- Up to $25,000 in grant funding for eligible repairs
- Must be owner-occupant within Akron city limits
- Low-income and senior households prioritized
- Covers roof, furnace, plumbing, electrical, and more
- No repayment required, this is a grant
How to Apply
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Track this programProgram 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.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- Proof of age (driver's license or birth certificate) if the program is age-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).
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Rolling, subject to funding availability
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