Home investment partnerships program

The Board of County Commissioners, Butler County Community Development Division received a formula grant award of $766,119.62 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development under the Home Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239), effective September 25, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2034. This allocation supports affordable housing development and tenant assistance initiatives in Hamilton, Ohio.

Under this HOME award, Butler County will fund activities designed to expand and preserve affordable housing for low- and very low-income households. Eligible activities include rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance programs, acquisition and rehabilitation of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance. All housing assisted through these funds must meet federal income targeting requirements and affordability standards, with units remaining affordable to low-income households for periods ranging from 5 to 20 years depending on the activity type and level of HOME funding contribution. As a participating jurisdiction, Butler County is required to maintain records for the duration of affordability periods plus five additional years and must submit annual action plans consistent with its Consolidated Plan for HUD review.