Housing Assistance Programs

FY2023 CHIP Grant

The 2023 CHIP Grant is officially closed.

FY2025 CHIP Grant

Medina County in partnership with the Cities of Brunswick, Medina and Wadsworth filed a joint application with the state for FY2025 CHIP funding.  If this application is approved, additional information will be posted here and also at websites operated by the County and the other two cities.  Assuming the grant approved by the state, applications for assistance will be made available in early 2026.  

General Information (for All Housing Grants)

• Applicant(s) must own and reside in the home.  Rental properties or properties being purchased via a "land contract" are not eligible. 
• All CHIP and CDBG Allocation grant programs are designed to assist low- to moderate-income households.  Households with income above 80% of the region's median income are not eligible for assistance.  
• Household may have no more than $100,000 in assets, exclusive of the value of the home.
• Applicant(s) must be current on all mortgage & tax payments
• Applicant(s) must provide evidence of house insurance.  
• Programs funded through the CDBG CHIP and Allocation programs are not "home beautification" programs. Activities that are generally eligible for financial assistance include roof repairs; furnaces; hot water tanks; structural deficiencies (porches, stairs, etc.); electrical panels and plumbing and similar building code violations and threats to safety. Cosmetic improvements (i.e. new cabinets, carpeting, etc.) are generally not eligible for assistance. Each application will be reviewed to ensure that the repairs being requested meet program goals.

Other Information 

2023 HUD Income Limits

Additional information regarding the CHIP program will be added to this site from time to time.