Welcome Home Ohio (WHO), Rehabilitation & New Construction Grant
Ohio Department of Development
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Welcome Home Ohio (WHO), Rehabilitation & New Construction Grant in its Columbus, OH research directory. Directory placement does not confirm current service coverage or eligibility; verify both with the program administrator.
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.
The cited program-specific URL responded on 2026-07-21; confirm current terms.
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:
- Critical Home Repair Program Not accepting applications; prior amount is not presented as current
- Emergency Repair Program Up to $10,000
- Lead Safe Columbus Up to $11,400
- Healthy Homes Exterior Repair Program Up to $20,000
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
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
- 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.
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- 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: Program Year 2026 round closed January 16, 2026; watch for PY2027 opening
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Welcome Home Ohio (WHO), Rehabilitation & New Construction Grant in Columbus, OH?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $100,000 per property. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
How do I apply for Welcome Home Ohio (WHO), Rehabilitation & New Construction Grant in Columbus, OH?
Confirm the application route directly with Ohio Department of Development; use the cited source on this page as a starting point. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Program Year 2026 round closed January 16, 2026; watch for PY2027 opening.
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