Active Homeowner Rehabilitation Programs

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Owner Occupied Rehabilitation Program

ARa works with local communities to administer Owner Occupied Rehabilitation (OOR) programs funded from various sources.

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Currently, we have a number of active programs as well as programs that we’re collecting information for in order to write grants.

Active Programs

These programs have been approved for grant funds and we are actively helping low- to moderate-income homeowners with essential home repairs that improve safety, accessibility, and overall housing conditions.

Active housing rehabilitation programs include:

Bedford
$300,000 | Program FAQ

Brown County
$500,000 | Program FAQ

Submit application online
Download application

Columbus
CHIP 1.0 & 2.0 – Estimate $300,000 | Program FAQ

CHIP 2.0 (120% LMI)
CHIP 1.0 (80% LMI)

Franklin
$350,000 | Program FAQ

Greensburg
$350,000 | Program FAQ

Henry County
$500,000 | Program FAQ

Jennings County
$500,000 | Program FAQs

Submit application online
Download application

Martinsville
$350,000 | Program FAQ

Request application online
Download Application

North Vernon
$350,000 | Program FAQ

Rushville
$350,000 | Program FAQ

Seymour
$350,000 | Program FAQ

Download application
Submit application online

How the Program Works

1

Apply

Submit income documentation and describe needed repairs

2

Qualify

Income verification and professional home inspection

3

Plan

Work with ARa to prioritize repairs and select contractors

4

Complete

Licensed contractors perform approved work with oversight

5

Follow-up

Final inspection and compliance monitoring