Lead Safe Ohio

Construction Standards Construction, activities carried out under the Lead Safe Ohio program shall be subject to the rules set forth in the Residential Rehabilitation Standards (RRS) or the Residential Code of Ohio as well as any local building Page 4 of 10 codes and regulations. Absent local building codes and regulations, the Residential Code of Ohio shall be the minimum standard applied. Ohio Department of Development encourages Lead Safe Ohio grantees to source Ohio-manufactured windows, doors, and other building materials whenever practical.

Minimum Window Requirements, windows installed with the Lead Safe Ohio Program must at minimum be Energy Star rated vinyl, aluminum clad or wood material. Wood may only be used in historical district or where required by local code. Vinyl windows shall be welded frame. Windows shall be multiple panes, low-E glass, and argon gas filled. Each window shall be a double hung, casement or slider window which is capable of egress. Exterior trim shall be wrapped with aluminum coil stock. All seams, edges and gaps are to be sealed using silicone caulk. Clean all interior trim and seal all gaps. Basement window replacement shall include the removal and disposal of all wood or metal components. Install glass block windows with a center vent. Seal all gaps with mortar or silicone caulk.

Minimum Door Requirements, Exterior doors installed with the Lead Safe Ohio Program must at minimum be Energy Star Rated steel or fiberglass material. Doors must include a keyed lockset, doorstop, deadbolt, and weather stripping. All exterior trim shall be wrapped with aluminum coil stock and all edges and seams must be sealed with silicone caulk.

1. Project Eligibility Activities, addressing childcare facilities and/or congregate shelters must only qualify the facility. Activities which directly serve a household must qualify the eligibility of the residents residing in the home and the age of the home.
2. Facility Eligibility, childcare facilities or congregate shelters facilities built on or before 1978 are eligible for Lead Safe Ohio program. Facilities built after 1978 are not eligible unless a lead hazard has been identified.
3. Dwelling Eligibility, residential dwellings built on or before 1978 are eligible for the Lead Safe Ohio program. Dwellings built after 1978 are not eligible. Eligible residential dwellings are single-family (1-4 units).
4. Owner/Renter, both owner-occupied and rental-occupied units are eligible. Eligibility is based on the criteria below of the owner- or renter household.
5. Income Eligibility Grantees, Households (owners and renters) with incomes at or below 120% of the area median income (AMI) are eligible and shall be prioritized. Income limits must be considered when determining your eligibility for assistance for the Grant Program. Also, income must be 120% below the median income issued for the City of Mansfield by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
   • Households with incomes over 80% of AMI qualify if they meet the Housing Insecurity and Home Value Limit criteria detailed below.
6. Housing Insecurity, a household with an income over 120% AMI can qualify for assistance if they provide documentation of housing insecurity. Housing insecurity for the purpose of the Lead Safe Ohio program is defined as the household uncertainty of safety and occupants could be jeopardized due to lead based paint concerns.
   • Lead-Based Paint concerns including chipping and peeling paint and/or bare soil near failing paint.
   • A lead hazard has been identified.
   • Rental units where affordable housing could be taken off market due to LBP concerns.

Home Value Limit, if the household is over 120% AMI and has documented housing insecurity, the homes after rehabilitation value limit must be below the established limit of $314,000 for households over 120% AMI.

Limits of Assistance, including the cost of any proposed Lead Safe Ohio program funded program delivery costs and cleaning, but exclude funds being provided through other non-Lead Safe Ohio program grant programs

• Residential Limit $50,000 per unit
• Facilities Limit $100,000 per childcare facility or congregate shelter facility.

Complete Lead Safe Ohio guidelines are available at https://development.ohio.gov/community/housing-and-homelessness/lead-safe-ohio-program.

For additional information, refer to the Land Bank Rehab of Non-Land Bank Owned Property Guidelines.

To apply, please complete the electronic form below or the printable version and mail it as directed.

PRINTABLE FORM

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Complete the Lead Safe Ohio Rehab Electronic Application now?*

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Lead Safe Ohio Rehab Application

Name of Applicant(s)*

Tax Mailing Address*

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Phone*

Alternate Phone

Email*

I own/manage properties under the following names (e.g., corporate/LLC, business, maiden)*

I own/manage properties under in state/county*

Funds are being requested for the following property:

Address*

Street Address City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code

Parcel No(s)*

Check all that apply:*

Residential - owner-occupied single family

Residential - single family being rehabbed for resale

Rental - residential single family

Rental - residential multi-family

Congregate shelters (provides temporary overnight shelter to individuals and families)

Childcare facilities

Built before 1978 - if built after 1978, property is ineligible for this program

Number of units funds are being requested for*

Lead Safe Ohio eligible exterior rehab components, check all that apply (requested scope of work)*

NOTE: At this time, we are offering exterior rehab only.

Wood window replacement

Wood exterior door replacement

Wood siding enclosure

Wood soffit enclosure

Fascia enclosure

Porch component repair/replacement

Roof replacement

Gutters and downspout replacement

Demolition of detached structures with chipping and/or peeling paint

Other

Describe*

INCOME QUALIFICATIONS

Owner Occupants - Property owner lives in unit to be rehabbed. Income limits must be considered when determining your eligibility of Lead Safe Ohio Program. Income must be 120% of the median income issued for Richland County by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). **If the household income is over 120% AMI, applicant must have documented housing insecurity.

Investment Property Owners - Tenant(s)/purchaser(s) income limits must be considered when determining your eligibility for Lead Safe Ohio Program. Owner must rent property to income-qualified person(s) with documented proof to Land Bank on or before October 31, 2024 or funds will have to be returned to the Land Bank. Tenant(s)/purchaser(s) income must be 120% the median income issued for Richland County by the Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Investment Property Owner must agree not to raise rents on tenants for first 12 months after rehab has been completed. A Lead Safe Ohio Rehab Mortgage and Note will be placed on Investment Property Owner's property for the total amount of the grant. Lead Safe Ohio Rehab Mortgage and Note will be released upon property being rented for 12 consecutive months to income-qualified tenant(s). If property is not rented or sold to income-qualified individual(s), owner will be required to repay total rehab cost. **If the household income is over 120% AMI, applicant must have documented housing insecurity.

If property is unoccupied, Owner must rent or sell property to income-qualified person(s) with documented proof to Land Bank on or before October 31, 2024 or funds will have to be returned to the Land Bank. A Lead Safe Ohio Rehab Mortgage and Note will be placed on Investment Property Owner's property, without tenants/purchaser, for the total amount of the grant. Lead Safe Ohio Rehab Mortgage and Note will be released upon property being rented for 12 consecutive months to income-qualified tenant(s), or sold to income-qualified purchaser. If property is not rented or sold to income-qualified individual(s), owner will be required to repay total rehab cost. **If the household income is over 120% AMI, applicant must have documented housing insecurity.

Non-Profits must also provide written mission statement, names of board members and staff, statement of financial position, and proof of population served.

**Housing insecurity is defined as: lack of affordability - bulk of income spent on housing; lack of stable occupancy; and lack of safety and decency.

The homes after rehabilitation value limit must be below the established limit of $314,000.00 for the unit to be eligible for the Lead Safe Ohio Program.

I certify that:*

I am an Owner Occupant with income at or below 120% AMI

I am the Property Owner whose current tenants have income at or below 120% AMI

I am the Property Owner who agrees to rent to tenants with income at or below 120% AMI

I am the Property Owner who agrees to sell the property to owner occupants with income at or below 120% AMI

I am an Owner Occupant with OVER 120%

Documented Housing Insecurity Description*

A Land Bank Housing Intake Officer will call you to set an appointment to fill out the required financial information. Bring to the appointment 2 months of current income documentation (i.e., proof of income); all your current bills owed, including utilities; and a copy of homeowners insurance.

Best time to reach you at the phone number you provided above:*

morning

afternoon

either

Check all times that work for you to meet with a Housing Intake Officer to fill out financial information.*

Monday mornings (8am-noon)

Monday afternoons (noon-4pm)

Tuesday mornings (8am-noon)

Tuesday afternoons (noon-4pm)

Wednesday mornings (8am-noon)

Wednesday afternoons (noon-4pm)

Thursday mornings (8am-noon)

Thursday afternoons (noon-4pm)

Friday mornings (8am-noon)

Friday afternoons (noon-4pm)

Check all that apply

Answers include all properties owned/managed by applicant(s)

I have a history of codes or ordinance violations on property I own and/or manage.

I have delinquent property taxes on property I own.

I had a tax foreclosure case filed against me.

If yes, where and when

Submitting an application does NOT commit Land Bank to rehab property. All applications will be considered by the Land Bank Board of Directors on a case by case basis. The entire application, including schedule and all supporting documentation, must be received before the review process starts. Land Bank staff and board will review and confirm that all rehab requests are in compliance with Land Bank Policies and Procedures, as well as falling within the available *Funding Source guidelines. Land Bank Board of Directors reserves the right to award, modify, or reject any application at its sole discretion as determined by the board's evaluation of application.

By checking the box below, I affirm that I understand that submitting an application does not commit the Land Bank to rehab property.*

I affirm

I/we understand that by filing this application, I/we am authorizing Land Bank to evaluate my actual ability to afford, to construct, maintain, pay property taxes and other expenses. I/we understand that the evaluation will include personal information. I/we have answered all questions on this application truthfully. I/we understand that if I/we have not answered the questions truthfully, my application may be denied and be disqualified from the Land Bank programs.

By checking the box below, I affirm that I have opened, read, and understand the Land Bank Guidelines.*

Land Bank Guidelines

I affirm

Signature/Certification*

I, and any other co-applicants, understand and agree to the terms of this application and certifiy that the information provide is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.