Provides payments on electric bills, air conditioners (window unit), fans, and/or repairs to central air conditioner systems during the summer months. ELECTRIC UTILITY ASSISTANCE: Customers of regulated utility companies can receive a maximum of $500 in assistance; customers of unregulated utility companies (cooperatives or municipal utilities such as Cleveland Public Power) can receive up to a maximum of $800 in allowable benefits. Customers may receive payment for one of the following: current electric bill, utility account deposit, transfer of service, disconnect fees or can be used to re-establish service. Can be used for first PIPP Plus payment. Utility company is not required to delay disconnection of customer's account when an appointment for this program is scheduled. For Summer Crisis, if more than $500 is owed to the Illuminating Company a copayment will be required - will need to cover the remaining balance. For CPP if more than $800 is owed the customer will be required to go on a payment plan. INDOOR AIR QUALITY AND COMFORT ASSISTANCE (separate benefit): May receive central air conditioner repair (up to $1500). The prices of fans and air conditioners will vary, but agency is limited to paying no more than $525 toward AC Unit, $550 for casement or portable air-conditioner units and no more than $150 toward each fan (limit of two). Can receive 1 AC unit and 2 fans.

Provides free furnace inspections and cleaning, consumer education, and (in some cases), a possible furnace/hot water tank replacement. Installs carbon monoxide detectors. Clients will be connected to all other energy efficiency/weatherization programs offered by this agency.

Provides lead testing of homes. Supplies contractors who make necessary home modifications valued up to $8,000 for income-eligible homeowners or renters to provide a lead-safe environment for children. Loans out a vacuum cleaner equipped to capture lead swept up in the cleaner. Maintains a list of properties that have been abated for lead and made safe.

Provides free assistance to reduce or remove lead hazards from homes. Provides windows, doors, and siding.

Interactive map to find directions to nearby summer food service program sites as well as hours of operation and contact information. Can also contact the USDA Hunger Hotline for information. Summer food service programs provide free meals during the summer months at participating program sites. All children ages 1 through 18, or individuals ages 19 through 21 who have been identified as having mental or physical disabilities and are following Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) through their current enrollment in educational programs are eligible for free summer meals.

Offers loans at 3% interest to homeowners who meet income eligibility criteria. Clients who remain in their homes for five years, may have 30% of the loan forgiven. The program is geared toward rehabilitation rather than remodeling with emphasis on correcting all code violations. Amount available is up to $25,000.

Provides loans of up to $40,000 to very-low-income homeowners to repair, improve or modernize their homes and provides grants up to $10,000 to older adult very-low-income homeowners to remove health and safety hazards.Loan terms include 1% interest and can extend up to 20 years.

Offers in-home enviromental and medical assessments of homes to protect against health hazards. Program focus is on mold and other asthma triggers. Licensed santarians and nurses are available for consultation. Also families that have children with asthma may qualify for grants to make necessary modifications to negate dangers.

Provides repairs that are necessary to the proper function of the main sewer system which includes the repair/replacement of broken sewer lines, installing Test Tees, snaking or jetting of the sewer.

Provides home rehabilitation reimbursement for residential homeowners who have taken action to prevent or eliminate flooding in their home or to fix safety issues regarding electrical. - Flooding control examples include sump pumps, back flow preventors, french drains, and so forth. - Electrical examples include electrical panels, wiring, and electrical equipment for which installation was recommended due to safety concerns. - Amount of reimbursement is up to 50% of the cost not to exceed $3,000.

Helps families stay in their homes and avoid creating vacant properties. Applicants may be eligible for loans up to $40,000 for home repairs depending on household income and other underwriting criteria. Financing is dependent on availability of funds.

Provides financial assistance to low-income active United States military personnel (all branches of service) currently deployed overseas and to low-income post 9/11 Veterans with a wound, illness or injury received in the line of duty (LOD). Accepted reasons for financial assistance include mortgage assistance, rent assistance, home repairs, utility assistance, auto repairs, auto payments, travel and transportation, moving assistance, essential home items (mattresses and box springs and appliances such as washer, dryer, refrigerator, and stove), medical expense assistance, emergency dental assistance, critical baby items, and other financial assistance. Offers emergency financial assistance for critical baby items, food, and vision care to active duty service member with rank of rank E1-E6 with DEERS-eligible dependents. Note: Does NOT provide financial assistance for credit card debt or personal loans and does NOT assist with down payments for vehicles or homes.

Provides interest free loans up to $10,000 for people who meet the agency's eligibility requirements. Funds are available for small business, tuition, medical expenses, home improvements (including improvements that increase accessibility in a home), high-interest (predatory) debt on funds borrowed from other sources, and a variety of other needs. May include multiple debts into one loan request as long as amount requested does not exceed $10,000. Checks are written to the organization that is owed, not to the individual.

Provides financial assistance for minor home repair projects to low-income seniors and individuals who are permanently physically disabled. Eligible work may include, but not be limited to: electrical (replace fuse or light bulb, repair/replace a switch, repair/replace frayed cords/plugs, etc.); plumbing (repair/replace toilets and sinks, leaking faucets, drain and supply lines, vent pipes and sump pumps, etc.); masonry (repair sidewalks, porch floor and steps; apply waterproofing compound to basement walls; minor tuck-pointing, etc.); carpentry/maintenance (repair doors, jambs, frames, hinges, window frames, kitchen cabinets, decking, floors, porches, holes in walls; install glass; install smoke detectors; install deadbolt locks; etc.); and heating and air conditioning (repair/replace furnace and air conditioner).

Provides home improvement grants to eligible homeowners in the City of Parma. Covers repairs such as roofing, plumbing, and electric. Can also be used to install wheelchair ramps, and in some cases, interior modifications to address accessibility issues. Will not fund concrete work or garage work unless attached to house. Generally, grants will cover half the cost of interior/exterior repairs up to $2,000.

Provides program in conjunction with Huntington Bank. Columbia Gas offers home energy audits to determine needs to improve energy efficiency of a home. Rebates are available through certain contractors for up to 70 percent on new furnances, insulation installation and other projects. Special low interest loans are available to help finance weatherization improvements.

Completes non-cosmetic home repairs for eligible homeowners. Repairs offered are limited to those essential to eliminating health or safety hazards or improve home security, such as resolving minor city code violations, repairing water heaters and furnaces, and performing minor plumbing and electrical repairs.

Home improvement and repair programs to maintain decent and safe housing in Columbus neighborhoods.

Provides a loan to qualified homeowners for septic system replacement only. Loan is 0% interest and will be a lien against the property and is to be repaid back at the time of sale of the property. Low monthly payments can be made also.

**Process can take over 90 days and is dependent on funding, program not appropriate for emergency situations** Grant funded program that assists with home repairs such as leaky roofs, hot water tanks, furnace repair etc

Home Repair Assistance: - grants that assist homeowners make repairs in owner-occupied single family homes. Private Owner Rehabilitation - funds that help homeowners bring their homes up to code. This is a deferred, forgivable loan.

Provides up to 50% of rehabilitation costs for low-income rental units.

Provides 0% interest loans from $1,000 to a maximum of $30,000 to ensure that the home is decent, safe, and sanitary.

In partnership with the Richland County Commissioners, has received Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) funding through the Ohio Department of Development. These funds are used to improve the housing stock in Shelby and Richland County for low to moderate income citizens. The City has contracted with Ohio Regional Development Corporation (ORDC) to administer its program.