SANDUSKY-CITY SEAL- TRANSPARENT

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WE ARE CURRENTLY ACCEPTING 2024 HOUSING DEVELOPMENT & BEAUTIFICATION PROGRAM APPLICATIONS 
CLICK HERE TO PRINT OR FILL OUT YOUR 2024 APPLICATION
IF YOU WERE NOT SELECTED IN 2023 DUE TO LACK OF FUNDING, YOU MUST RE-APPLY WITH A 2024 APPLICATION
ELIGIBILE PROPERTIES MUST BE OWNER OCCUPIED

What you will need to submit:

Applications will not be reviewed without the following: 
Improvement Grants:
Project Description
Contractor Estimate
Completed W-9

Home Purchase Assistance
Purchase Agreement signed by the Buyer and Seller
Loan Estimate from Lender

Owner Occupancy Affidavit
Completed W-9
W9 form

HDB Grant Funding can be used for the following purposes
:

Substantial Redevelopment 
$5,000 grant assistance for eligible projects that cost $20,000 or more  
$7,500 grant assistance for eligible projects that cost $50,000 or more
Certain permits, inspections, and registered contractors may be required 

Exterior Repairs 
Grant assistance of 50% of eligible project costs (maximum grant amount $3,000) 
Projects include exterior home repairs and improvements which can be seen from the main public right of way, including but not limited to painting, siding, porch repairs, roof repairs, and window replacement.  
Certain permits, inspections, and registered contractors may be required 

Home Purchase Assistance
Grant assistance of up to $5,000 for eligible home purchases
Grants may be used for the acquisition of residential dwellings 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.


Who can apply? 
  • Eligible property owners that occupy the home as their primary full-time residence within the City of Sandusky
  • Anyone in contract to purchase a home that will be owner occupied within the boundaries of the City of Sandusky

What is eligible?
  • Residential property containing 3 units or less and owner occupied 
  • New construction of residential property that will be owner occupied
  • Physical improvements to the dwelling that can be seen from the main public right of way
  • Purchase of a home within the boundaries of 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 directly inside the lobby doors

Applications will not be reviewed without the following: 
Substantial Redevelopment – Must submit the project cost estimates, budget or proforma  
Exterior Repair Program – Must submit the project cost estimates
Home Purchase Assistance – Must submit Purchase Agreement, Loan Estimate and Owner Occupancy Affidavit 

All applications require a W-9 form completed by the applicant. We can not pay out the funds without one

IF YOU HAVE DOCUMENTS TO TURN IN FROM THE 2023 PROGRAM, PLEASE LEAVE THEM IN THE 
SECURE DROP BOX RIGHT INSIDE THE LOBBY DOORS  
2023 Request for Reimbursement Form


For questions regarding the program, e-mail deversole@cityofsandusky.com or 419-627-5832

2023 Program Details