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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Track this programProgram phone: 614-645-8526
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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 military service (DD-214) and, for disability-based grants, your VA disability rating letter.
- 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: Current city page says the program is not accepting applications
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