HUD approved housing counseling. Assist with identifying and resolving the barriers to home ownership in one-on-one counseling sessions. Housing counseling services address the following topics: Pre-purchase and Homebuyer Education and Non-Delinquency Post-Purchase Counseling.

HUD approved housing counseling. Assist with identifying and resolving the barriers to home ownership in one-on-one counseling sessions. Housing counseling services address the following topics: Pre-purchase and Homebuyer Education and Non-Delinquency Post-Purchase Counseling.

Community improvement corporation designed to return abandoned, tax-delinquent land to productive use.

HUD approved housing counseling. Assist with identifying and resolving the barriers to home ownership in one-on-one counseling sessions. Housing counseling services address the following topics: Pre-purchase and Homebuyer Education and Non-Delinquency Post-Purchase Counseling.

Community improvement corporation designed to return abandoned, tax-delinquent land to productive use.

Provides help to community residents and organizations engaged in community building activities. Grants range from $100 - $250. Grants are intended to encourage health, safety, neighborliness, civic participation, volunteerism, community pride and activism in the North End of Mansfield (census tracts 6, 7 and 16). Three or more residents can apply for funds; Two or more organizations can apply for funds on a matching basis. Terms may change.

Emergency or accessibility home repairs. Focus on structural and accessibility repairs such as, roofs, gutters, windows, HVAC, electrical, handicap accessibility ramps and bathroom installations. Currently have a wait list, must call for eligibility and to be placed on the wait list.

Home Repair Loan: This is a loan program for elderly and low income homeowners. Staff will assist with selection of licensed contractors to perform this work. The home must meet all city codes. Veterans receive a bonus incentive for participation in the program. Emergency Repair Loan Program: This is an emergency rehab loan for elderly and low income homeowners to correct a serious health/safety or energy conservation condition. Examples of emergency repairs include: furnace, gas lines, insulation, roofs, electrical, plumbing, handicapped accessible improvements, etc. Windows & Siding: This is a zero interest loan program for homeowners who wish to install vinyl replacement windows and/or vinyl siding. This is a deferred loan.

Neighborhood Support and Recognition, Reserve A Roll-Off - commercial dumpsters for neighborhood use, Neighborhood Signs, and Training- a resource library and training opportunities offered to neighborhood groups throughout the year. Springfield Mediation Services - Provides mediation and conciliation service for neighbor and landlord-tenant and fair housing conflicts for the City of Springfield. Promotes the use of collaboration and mediation to resolve conflicts. Provides ongoing training and support for mediator. Also, celebrates diverse heritage with a yearly CultureFest event, September 27, 2014 and a Global Education Series. To volunteer or for CultureFest or Global Education Series information call (937) 324-7696. Springfield Mediation Services - Provides mediation and conciliation service for neighbor and landlord-tenant and fair housing conflicts for the City of Springfield. Promotes the use of collaboration and mediation to resolve conflicts. Provides ongoing training and support for mediator.

Emergency or accessibility home repairs. Focus on structural and accessibility repairs such as, roofs, gutters, windows, HVAC, electrical, handicap accessibility ramps and bathroom installations. Currently have a wait list, must call for eligibility and to be placed on the wait list.