Community Resources
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Housing
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Minor Home Repair Program
The Minor Home Repair Program provides services that contribute to a safe and secure living environment for Franklin County seniors.
To learn more, call (614) 525-6200 or visit officeonaging.org.
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Rentful614
In Franklin County, there are still resources to help pay rent, stop eviction, or navigate a financial hardship. But those tools can be confusing and hard to find.
This website provides simple, reliable, and easy-to-access links to the Central Ohio programs that keep us safe at home. This website also dispels common myths, provides eviction info customized to Franklin County, and highlights some of the places you can go to get even more help.
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Lead Safe Columbus
Lead poisoning is the greatest environmental threat to children in Columbus. If your home was built before 1978, there is a good chance it has lead-based paint.
The city has grant funds available to homeowners help with lead abatement! Check out program qualifications and apply at columbus.gov/leadsafecolumbus
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Free Legal Help in Southeast and Central Ohio
Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio (LASCO) offers free noncriminal legal help for people with low income, veterans, and seniors in 36 counties. We work every day to make sure you are treated fairly. Have a legal question about family law, housing, public benefits, or another noncriminal issue? Contact us.
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City of Columbus American Dream Downpayment Initiative
Did you know eligible first-time homebuyers in the City of Columbus can get up to $14,999 for downpayment and closing costs? Click the link below to learn more!