Trending...
- New Release: 'The Invisible Alternative' Unveiled by Atrisk Corporation, Resilient
- Rx Processing Corp.com The Forth Of July 2025
- From Real Estate to Reel Power: H.L Woods Carves His Legacy as a Cutting-Edge Visionary Filmmaker
A Large
A Medium
A Small
Text Size
City launches AkronOhioRescue.gov
City of Akron Press Release
From the desk of Stephanie Marsh
Published: 06-23-2022
Akron, Ohio, June 23, 2022 — Today, at an event at Reservoir Park Community Center, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan and City officials announced the launch of the Akron Home Repair Program. This program will help repair homes in Akron with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. The focus areas will be on repairing existing homes to ensure they are clean, safe, dry, and ADA accessible.
"The Akron Home Repair Program is intended to address the housing, health, and safety needs of income-eligible households so that Akron residents can maintain a safe, decent, and affordable place to live," said Mayor Horrigan. "It will help Akronites age in place, increase property values within our neighborhoods, and increase the overall value of the Akron community. This is one of the largest housing repair programs utilizing ARPA funding across the entire country, and I'm extremely proud to invest these funds in ways that the community has asked for."
The Program provides up to $25,000 in home repairs to qualified homeowners in Akron. Types of home repairs that would be available through the Program include: accessibility modifications, carpentry repairs, siding, drywall/painting, flooring, foundations, gutters and downspouts, plumbing, roofing, windows, doors, HVAC and electrical work.
More on Ohio Pen
Program eligibility will be determined by the City of Akron, and all home inspections and eligible repairs will be completed by City-approved, licensed, building contractors. Eligible repairs are restricted to those necessary for improving the health, safety, and well-being of the household. The City will also determine which repairs will be funded through the Program.
To qualify, applicants must:
To determine if a home falls within one of Akron's QCTs:
Currently, renters, occupants on a land contract, and owners/occupants of mobile home units are not eligible for services through this Program.
Applications are now open and are available at the city's new ARPA website at www.akronohiorescue.gov. The website will include information on all the city's ARPA funded programs and initiatives including the Home Repair Program. Applicants will be able to review eligibility requirements, check to see if they live in a Qualified Census Tract, and fill out an application directly on the site. Paper applications will also be available at all the city's community centers and can be turned in at the centers or at City Hall. Applications can also be mailed to City Hall: City of Akron, Ohio - Housing Rehab Division, 166 S. High St., Room #100, Akron, Ohio 44308. The City plans to begin working on homes by the end of July 2022.
More on Ohio Pen
Anyone with questions regarding their eligibility, the eligibility of their home, or needing assistance with completing the program application, may call the Akron Home Repair Program Help Desk at (330) 591-4694.
The City will host two contractor outreach events for all local contractors who are interested in assisting with these home repairs. A contractor must be approved by the City to perform this work. The first contractor outreach event will take place at Summit Lake Community Center on June 29 from 2:30-4:00pm and the second will be at Patterson Park Community Center on July 6 from 3:00–4:30pm.
For residents interested in learning more, there will be a how-to video for filling out and submitting applications available on the ARPA website in the coming days. There will also be special ward meetings held in every ward of the City beginning June 28-July 14. To see your ward's meeting and learn more, please visit www.akroncitycouncil.org.
For more information about the Akron ARPA Home Repair Program, please visit: www.akronohiorescue.gov.
For further information, contact:
Stephanie Marsh
Chief Communications Officer
Phone: 330-375-2754
E-mail: [email protected]
A Medium
A Small
Text Size
City launches AkronOhioRescue.gov
City of Akron Press Release
From the desk of Stephanie Marsh
Published: 06-23-2022
Akron, Ohio, June 23, 2022 — Today, at an event at Reservoir Park Community Center, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan and City officials announced the launch of the Akron Home Repair Program. This program will help repair homes in Akron with funding from the American Rescue Plan Act. The focus areas will be on repairing existing homes to ensure they are clean, safe, dry, and ADA accessible.
"The Akron Home Repair Program is intended to address the housing, health, and safety needs of income-eligible households so that Akron residents can maintain a safe, decent, and affordable place to live," said Mayor Horrigan. "It will help Akronites age in place, increase property values within our neighborhoods, and increase the overall value of the Akron community. This is one of the largest housing repair programs utilizing ARPA funding across the entire country, and I'm extremely proud to invest these funds in ways that the community has asked for."
The Program provides up to $25,000 in home repairs to qualified homeowners in Akron. Types of home repairs that would be available through the Program include: accessibility modifications, carpentry repairs, siding, drywall/painting, flooring, foundations, gutters and downspouts, plumbing, roofing, windows, doors, HVAC and electrical work.
More on Ohio Pen
- Civista Bancshares, Inc. Announces Agreement to Acquire The Farmers Savings Bank; Launches Public Offering of Common Shares
- Colbert Packaging Announces WBENC Recognition
- DivX Empowers Media Enthusiasts with Free Expert Guides for Advanced MP4 Management
- 2025 MBMA Student Design Competition Now Open
- Assent Expands Executive Team to Accelerate Global Growth & Innovation
Program eligibility will be determined by the City of Akron, and all home inspections and eligible repairs will be completed by City-approved, licensed, building contractors. Eligible repairs are restricted to those necessary for improving the health, safety, and well-being of the household. The City will also determine which repairs will be funded through the Program.
To qualify, applicants must:
- Be the owner of the home, and their property must be located within the city limits of Akron.
- Meet one of the following household income requirements:
- Inside of a Qualified Census Tract (QCT) and have a household income at or below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
- Outside of a Qualified Census Tract and have a household income at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
- Be current on their mortgage, property taxes, state and local income taxes, or be current on an approved payment plan for any delinquent taxes.
- Home must be in sound structural condition for requested work to be performed.
To determine if a home falls within one of Akron's QCTs:
- Step 1: Go to this Website
- Step 2: Enter your address in the top left-hand corner of your screen
- Step 3: Then click "Color QCT Qualified Tracts"
Currently, renters, occupants on a land contract, and owners/occupants of mobile home units are not eligible for services through this Program.
Applications are now open and are available at the city's new ARPA website at www.akronohiorescue.gov. The website will include information on all the city's ARPA funded programs and initiatives including the Home Repair Program. Applicants will be able to review eligibility requirements, check to see if they live in a Qualified Census Tract, and fill out an application directly on the site. Paper applications will also be available at all the city's community centers and can be turned in at the centers or at City Hall. Applications can also be mailed to City Hall: City of Akron, Ohio - Housing Rehab Division, 166 S. High St., Room #100, Akron, Ohio 44308. The City plans to begin working on homes by the end of July 2022.
More on Ohio Pen
- The World's Largest Green Economic Revolution Emerges as Nature, Tech, and Finance Converge
- Vinnetwork Unveils Decentralized AI Platform with Vinnetwork(VIN) Token to Challenge Tech Giants' Data Monopoly
- Centennial Flyers to Become Colorado's First Launch Customer for All-Electric B23 Energic Aircraft
- Fully Accountable Introduces Interactive Accounting Scorecard to Improve Financial Performance
- Pyro Marketing Opens New Digital Marketing Company in Saint Petersburg to Power Growth for Fitness and Ecommerce Brands
Anyone with questions regarding their eligibility, the eligibility of their home, or needing assistance with completing the program application, may call the Akron Home Repair Program Help Desk at (330) 591-4694.
The City will host two contractor outreach events for all local contractors who are interested in assisting with these home repairs. A contractor must be approved by the City to perform this work. The first contractor outreach event will take place at Summit Lake Community Center on June 29 from 2:30-4:00pm and the second will be at Patterson Park Community Center on July 6 from 3:00–4:30pm.
For residents interested in learning more, there will be a how-to video for filling out and submitting applications available on the ARPA website in the coming days. There will also be special ward meetings held in every ward of the City beginning June 28-July 14. To see your ward's meeting and learn more, please visit www.akroncitycouncil.org.
For more information about the Akron ARPA Home Repair Program, please visit: www.akronohiorescue.gov.
For further information, contact:
Stephanie Marsh
Chief Communications Officer
Phone: 330-375-2754
E-mail: [email protected]
0 Comments
Latest on Ohio Pen
- Service Ninjas Debuts First-of-Its-Kind "Membership" Platform for Home Service Pros
- BIYA Forecasts 2025 Surge with ¥300M ($41.8 M USD) in Revenue and ¥25M Profit from Cloud Based HR Solutions: Baiya Intl. Group (N A S D A Q: BIYA)
- Paul E. Saperstein Co. Announces Geographic Expansion of Auction Services
- 216 Marketing Launches New Website to Expand Local SEO and Digital Marketing Services
- Florida Broker Bent Danholm Featured in the Daily Mail's U.S. Real Estate Coverage
- Robin Launches Legal Intelligence Platform to solve intelligence gap in Fortune 500 legal teams
- Melissa B. Releases Digitally Independent: Empowering Music Artists with AI and Brand Strategy
- Consumer Accountability Alliance Issues Formal Notice Alleging Proximate Liability for Medical Harm
- Utah Metal Fabricator Titan Forge Builds Momentum with Custom Steel Projects and Spiral Staircases
- Jason Koch: Pioneering the Future of Real Estate Development in New Jersey
- CameraSecurityNow.com Introduces Verkada's AI-Powered Search for Faster, Smarter Footage Analysis
- Bach and Beyond: Cellists Return to the Beach for 2nd Annual Bethany Beach Cellofest
- World-Class, Turnkey Cro Facility Available Through Bankruptcy Sale with Full Suite of Lab Equipment & Intellectual Property
- NR7 Miner launches zero-cost USDT cloud mining service: daily stable income + referral rewards for double profit
- Deaths Spur Closures, but Troubled Teen Camps Must Be Banned, CCHR Warns
- Palmer Lake Wine Festival To Build Bridges in Small Mountain Community, Highlight Local Businesses
- SacraPod Suites Unveils AI-Powered 'Work + Rest' Smart Hospitality Model for Retrofitting Underused Motels Across the U.S
- From Real Estate to Reel Power: H.L Woods Carves His Legacy as a Cutting-Edge Visionary Filmmaker
- Rx Processing Corp.com The Forth Of July 2025
- New Release: 'The Invisible Alternative' Unveiled by Atrisk Corporation, Resilient