Welcome Home Ohio (WHO), Rehabilitation & New Construction Grant

Ohio Department of Development

Available Home Repair

About This Program

Welcome Home Ohio (WHO), Rehabilitation & New Construction Grant is available in Columbus, OH.

Welcome Home Ohio provides grants up to $100,000 per property to developers, nonprofits, and local governments to purchase, rehabilitate, or newly construct single-family homes that are then sold to lower-income Ohio buyers. A separate tax credit component (WHO-TC) provides up to $90,000 per property for eligible rehab and new construction. The program received $65.6 million for the 2025-2026 biennium.

Grants flow to developers/nonprofits; end buyers benefit from reduced home purchase prices. WHO-TC nonrefundable tax credit is up to 90% of rehab costs, capped at $90,000.

Official program page checked live on 2026-06-22.

Data last verified 2026-04-03. How we verify our data.

In Columbus, OH, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:

Key Details

  • Grants up to $100,000 per property for rehab or new construction of affordable homes
  • Available to nonprofits, local governments, and developers, not directly to homebuyers
  • End buyers must be income-qualified; homes must meet Ohio Residential Code
  • $65.6 million allocated for 2025-2026 biennium
  • Companion WHO-TC nonrefundable tax credit covers up to 90% of rehab costs (max $90,000)

How to Apply

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Your application paperwork

Documents you will likely need

  • Your federal tax return for the year of the work (this benefit is claimed on your taxes, not through a separate application).
  • Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
  • A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
  • A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
  • The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.

Deadline: Program Year 2026 round closed January 16, 2026; watch for PY2027 opening

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Frequently asked questions

How much can Welcome Home Ohio (WHO), Rehabilitation & New Construction Grant provide in Columbus, OH?

Up to $100,000 per property.

How do I apply for Welcome Home Ohio (WHO), Rehabilitation & New Construction Grant in Columbus, OH?

Apply directly with Ohio Department of Development using the official program link on this page. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Program Year 2026 round closed January 16, 2026; watch for PY2027 opening.

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