The following programs are funded by a grant through the Ohio Department of Development and are administered by the Wayne Metropolitan Housing Authority. Eligible households must be residents of Wayne County or the City of Wooster respectively, and meet the income guidelines established for the program in which they are applying.

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Downpayment Assistance/Rehabilitation Program

This program is an effort on behalf of the Wayne County and City of Wooster Community Housing Improvement Programs and participating lending institutions to assist eligible households who are currently renting to become homeowners.  The program can provide down payment/closing costs and rehabilitation assistance to eligible low-income families.

Home Repair Program

This program is designed to assist eligible low-income homeowners to make repairs that are urgent or emergency in nature. In exchange for the assistance, the homeowner agrees to reside in the assisted unit for a period of five years.

Septic System Repair / Replacement (County Only)

This program is designed to assist with repair or replacement of faulty septic systems for eligible low income property owners outside the city limits.

Private Owner Rehabilitation Program

This program is designed to assist eligible low-income homeowners make improvements to their properties. The improvements are made to bring the residence up to standards established by the State of Ohio. In exchange for the assistance the homeowner agrees to reside in the assisted residence for a specific number of years.

Rental Rehabilitation Program

The Rental Rehabilitation Program is designed to assist landlords with improvements of their rental properties to meet Rental Rehab Standards established by the State of Ohio. In exchange for receiving the assistance under the program, the owner agrees to maintain the unit and agrees to maintain rent amounts that are affordable to existing and future low-income tenants for a specific number of years.

If interested in learning more about C.H.I.P. you may visit our offices at
345 North Market Street, Wooster, Ohio, or phone us at 330-264-2727.