Home investment partnerships program

The City of Warren, Ohio received a formula grant award of $615,318.83 from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Community Planning and Development division, under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (HOME, CFDA 14.239). The award, obligated on September 11, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2034, supports the expansion of affordable housing for low- and very low-income households in Warren. The HOME program provides formula-based funding to states and local governments for housing-related activities, with 60 percent of national funds allocated to localities such as Warren.

Under this award, the City of Warren will deploy HOME funds to finance affordable housing activities including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance programs, acquisition and rehabilitation of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance. All HOME-funded projects must comply with federal income-targeting requirements and maintain affordability for five to twenty years depending on the activity type and level of funding contribution. As a participating jurisdiction, the City of Warren may undertake projects directly or provide HOME funds to developers, nonprofit organizations, and community partners to implement these affordable housing initiatives.