Historic South Initiative Home Repair Program

Historic South Initiative’s home repair program helps residents in the Old South End repair issues to the outside of their home that are related to lead hazards, safety, and sanitation. The following repairs qualify:

  1. New windows and/or doors

  2. New siding and/or painting

  3. Roof repair and/or replacement

  4. Gutter replacement

Once an application is received and approved, Historic South will inspect the home and determine what can be done. A grant to the resident is then awarded based on income. The average grant is $25,000.

To qualify, you must meet these requirements:

  • Be in the target area- From I-75 highway to Danny Thomas Park and between the Anthony Wayne Trail and the Maumee River

  • Be the owner of the property. House must be structurally sound.

  • Be current on property taxes. If not current, must make a down payment towards a payment plan and pay up to 3 months before being eligible.

  • Small rental (units of 4 or less), land contract, and owner-occupant units are eligible.

  • As HSI is able to access funding from different sources there are no income restrictions.

  • There is a sliding application fee schedule for owner occupants based upon income and adjusted for household size. All House holds pay a fee.

  • Landlord and non owner occupied applicants pay 10% of their total repair cost.