City offers
housing assistance
The city of Stow has instituted two programs to assist Stow homeowners with maintenance to improve the quality of housing.
The housing assistance program offers qualified applicants a 0-percent loan, a 3-percent loan, or a matching loan to cover all or part of the costs of labor and materials to rehabilitate a single-family home not in compliance with the city's housing code.
The rehabilitation may include roofing, siding, porch repairs, new windows or gutters.
Homeowners also may qualify for a refund of up to $250 to offset the cost of paint and related supplies through the paint refund program, for exterior painting of their homes. To qualify, residents must own and occupy a single-family home, and meet certain income eligibility requirements as determined by the city.
To apply, residents must complete an application, and attach documentation and verification of income. The application must be submitted to the city for review and possible approval. For more information, call 330-689-2701.