Funding available for citizens

Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP)

Marysville has again been awarded a state grant that provides for
housing assistance for residents who qualify based on their income. These funds may be used to repair or replace your roof, update plumbing or electrical systems, or replace your heating system.  Homeowners may receive a grant for up to $5,000 to make those needed but expensive repairs.  If your home is in need of major rehabilitation, you may qualify for a forgivable loan for up to $35,000 to repair or replace all major systems in the home including roof, plumbing, electrical and structural and will address lead-based paint if present.  The loan is made at zero percent interest and requires no monthly payments.  If you are a first time buyer looking to buy an existing home, down payment and rehabilitation assistance are also available to purchase existing homes within the city limits.  To qualify, homes must be valued at less than $144,000.00 for all programs.

ColumbusHousing Partnership (CHP)

This organization is available to all counties surrounding Franklin County including Union County and Marysville to provide Housing Counseling to those in need.  A call to them for free assistance might be the difference between keeping your home and foreclosure.  CHP can be of assistance if you are experiencing job loss, medical expenses, death or family emergency, divorce, too much debt or a high mortgage payment. They are also available to prospective homeowners to provide the financial information needed to help prepare them to purchase a home. CHP teaches its clients how to be responsible homeowners and good neighbors.  You can reach the Columbus Housing Partnership at 1-614-221-8889 extension 134, 1-888-995-HOPE or at www.chpcolumbus.org ( http://www.chpcolumbus.org/ ).  They are an ndependent, not-for-profit resource dedicated to preserving homeownership.