nrcshhm-National Directory of Home Modification Resources-Ohio

Welcome to your state/community home modification forum. This forum has been created to give you an opportunity to learn about and contribute to your state's home modification profile.

Where to Get Help:

There are several ways to modify and repair your home. You can: 1) do it yourself, or get a friend or relative to help; 2) hire a handyman or contractor; 3) contact a home modification and repair program. In addition to the programs listed in the Directory, programs can be located through your:

Local area agency on aging
State department on aging
State housing finance agency
Department of public welfare
Department of housing and community development
Senior center Independent living center

Also, consider taking these steps:

Get recommendations from friends who have had similar projects completed.
Hire a licensed and bonded contractor. Be specific about changes you wish to make in advance.
Ask for a written agreement with only a small down payment. Make the final payment only after the project is completed.
Check with your local better business Bureau regarding the contractor's or program's reliability and performance record.

Other Resources:

The NeighborWorks® network is a national network of 220 community-based organizations that helps low- and moderate-income families rent, purchase, and maintain safe, affordable homes. The NeighborWorks® network also revitalizes communities through resident leadership and private and public partnerships.

To locate NeighborWorks® network partner that might offer assistance with home modifications, visit www.nw.org and click on Network Directory. Type in the CITY and select the STATE, then click on ORGANIZATION SEARCH. You can also try calling the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation at (202) 220-2300.

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Some local housing agencies utilize portions of their CDBG program to pay for various kinds of home modifications. To contact your local CDBG grantee, call the US Department of Housing and Urban Development at (202) 708-1112.

On the website, click on a state to view contact information for the CDBG grantee in that area.

Ashtabula

Ashtabula County Community Action Agency
Contact Person	Lit Wiler, Director of Housing
Address	2009 West Prospect Road Ashtabula, OH 44004
Phone Number	440-997-1721
Primary target population	Low income
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	10%
No. of persons served/year	500
Most Common modification/Repairs Provided	Roofs, furnaces, plumbing, and electrical.
Type of Assessment	HUD rehabilitation guidelines
Assessor	Staff
Provides Education/Training	Client education available
Total Budget	$1,200,000
Funding Source(s)	* Government funds * Foundation money * County funds * AAA

Cincinnati

ELDERLY HOME REPAIR, HOME MODIFICATION FOR THE DISABLED, MAJOR HOME REPAIRS AND EMERGENCIES
Address	7107 Shona Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Phone Number	(513) 351-7921
Sponsor	People Working Cooperatively (PWC)
Date established	1979 (EHR), 1984 (HMD), 1975 (MHRE)
Primary target population	Older, low-income homeowners, disabled persons
Number of Persons Served/year	thousands
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	55%
No. of paid staff	60 full-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Inspection, porch/deck repair, gutters/downspouts, roofs, ramps, bathroom modifications, grab bars, lifts, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and furnaces.
Type of Assessment	Environmental
Total Budget	$1,663,250
Funding Source(s)	Title III - Older Americans Act, Community Development Block Grant, Foundations, United Way, Special events proceeds, Client payments * Coordinates with Area Agency on Aging
Special Features	* Conducts two major volunteer fix-up events: Repair Affair and Prepare Affair to do minor home repairs, chores and weatherization

Dayton

DAYTON FUND FOR HOME REHABILITATION
Contact Person	Ellen L. Trietsch, Program Manager
Address	40 West Fourth Street--Room 400 , Dayton, OH 45402
Director	(937) 223-6323
Date established	1964
Primary target population	Low-income homeowners:limited to Montgomery County, Ohio
Number of Persons Served/year	57
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	52%
No. of paid staff	1 full-time, 1 part-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	General home repair, emergency repairs, ramps, grab-bars
Type of Assessment	Environmental
Provides Education/Training	Yes
Total Budget	$113, 807
Funding Source(s)	Community Development Block Grant, Foundations, Donations, Churches, United Way, Client payments
Special Features	* Offers a wide variety of no-interest loans/grants to clients * Counsels clients on services other than home rehabilitation for which they may be eligible * Specifically targets homeowners who do not qualify for bank loans but who are in need of emergency home repair to remain in their homes

Youngstown

INTERFAITH HOME MAINTENANCE SERVICE, INCORPORATED
Address	1005 W. Rayen Avenue, Youngstown, OH 44502
Director	Jennie H. Dennison-Budak
Phone Number	(330) 743-7800
FAX	(330) 743-5881
Date established	1975
Primary target population	low income homeowners
Number of Persons Served/year	500+
Percentage of Clients Aged 60 Years+	70%
No. of paid staff	12 full-time
Most Common Modification/Repairs Provided	Plumbing, carpentry, heating and cooling, yardwork, drywall/plaster
Type of Assessment	Functional/environmental
Assessor(s)	Handyman
Provides Education/Training	Yes
Total Budget	$600,000
Funding Source(s)	Title III - Older Americans Act, Community Development, Block Grant, Foundations, Donations, Fundraising, United Way, Religious organizations, Client contributions * Coordinates with Area Agency on Aging

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