THE APPLICATION PERIOD FOR 2023
HAS CLOSED
IF YOU HAVE DOCUMENTS TO TURN IN, PLEASE LEAVE THEM IN THE
SECURE DROP BOX RIGHT INSIDE THE LOBBY DOORS.
IF YOU HAVE AN APPLICATION TURNED IN, YOU WILL RECEIVE A RESPONSE.
RECEIVED APPLICATIONS ARE STILL BEING REVIEWED.
2023 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
AND BEAUTIFICATION GRANT PROGRAM
Request for Reimbursement Form
2023 Guidelines (only)
What you will need to submit:
Applications will not be reviewed without the following:
Improvement Grants:
Project description
Contractor estimates
Completed W-9
Home Purchase Assistance
Need signed purchase agreement
Loan estimate from lending institution
Owners' occupancy affidavit
Completed W-9
W9 form
Housing Development and Beautification program funds can be used for the following purposes:
Substantial Redevelopment
$5,000 grant assistance for eligible projects in excess of $20,000 per unit.
Contractor estimates required with application
$7,500 grant assistance for eligible new home construction.
Certain permits, inspections, and registered contractors may be required
Developer budgets required with application
Certain permits, inspections, and registered contractors may be required
Exterior Repairs
Grant assistance of 50% of eligible project costs (maximum grant amount $3,000)
Grant assistance of 50% of eligible project costs (maximum grant amount $3,000)
Grants may be used to undertake certain exterior home repairs and improvements which can be seen from your street, including but not limited to painting, porch construction, roof repairs, and window replacement.
Certain permits, inspections, and registered contractors may be required
Certain permits, inspections, and registered contractors may be required
Home Purchase Assistance
Grant assistance of $5,000 for all eligible home purchases
Grant assistance of $5,000 for all eligible home purchases
Grants may be used for the acquisition of one-, two-, and three-family residences that will be owner-occupied. This assistance will be in the form of a grant check issued to the title agency at the time of closing.
*other calculations and maximums may apply per project
Who can apply?
- Any current property owner in the municipal boundaries of the City of Sandusky that wishes to make improvements to their current living structure or develop a new residential structure.
- Anyone in contract to purchase property that will be owner occupied within the municipal boundaries of the City of Sandusky
What is eligible?
- Residential property containing 3 units or less
- Owner occupied and long-term rental property (short term rentals are not eligible)
- New construction of residential property
- Physical improvements to the dwelling that can be seen from the street
- Purchase of a home in the City of Sandusky
SUBMIT
Completed applications can be submitted to deversole@cityofsandusky.com
Completed applications can be mailed to: HDB Program - City of Sandusky
240 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
Completed applications can dropped in the SECURE DROP BOX inside the lobby
Applications will not be reviewed without the following:
Completed applications can be mailed to: HDB Program - City of Sandusky
240 Columbus Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870
Completed applications can dropped in the SECURE DROP BOX inside the lobby
Applications will not be reviewed without the following:
Substantial Redevelopment – New construction or rehabilitation projects totaling over $20,000 (excluding furnishings and appliances) Must submit the budget or proforma
Exterior Repair Program – Need contractor estimates for work to be done
Home Purchase Assistance – Need purchase agreement and loan estimate.
**Purchase Assistance is only for applicants that will owner occupy the home for 3 or more years
**Purchase Assistance is only for applicants that will owner occupy the home for 3 or more years
For questions regarding the program, e-mail deversole@cityofsandusky.com or 419-627-5832
