Home investment partnerships program

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Assistant Secretary for Community Planning and Development awarded Hamilton County, Ohio a HOME Investment Partnerships Program (CFDA 14.239) formula grant of $1,325,937.64, effective September 16, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2034. This funding supports the expansion of affordable housing supply for low- and very low-income households within the Cincinnati metropolitan area through a range of housing activities.

Under this formula allocation, Hamilton County will implement affordable housing initiatives including rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing, homebuyer assistance programs, acquisition and construction of rental housing, and tenant-based rental assistance. As a participating jurisdiction, the county will administer these HOME-funded activities either directly or through sub-awards to developers, nonprofit organizations, and community partners. All projects funded through this award must comply with federal income targeting requirements and maintain affordability for five to twenty years depending on the activity type. Hamilton County is required to submit annual action plans to HUD, maintain compliance with applicable federal regulations, and retain records documenting program compliance for a minimum of five years plus an additional five years beyond required affordability periods.