SitemapYoungstown is receiving a $2.5 million state grant to help support plans to develop up to 220 workforce housing units while Warren is getting $851,000 to support its Peninsula project to create 306 new housing units.
The $2.5 million for Youngstown will be used to improve roads, sidewalks, lighting and other public infrastructure as well as connect the new homes to existing water and sewer systems.
Many of the structures will be built on vacant lots owned by the city and the Mahoning County Land Bank.
The funding is part of the $5 million At Home in Youngstown program created in 2024 using American Rescue Plan dollars given to the city.
Permitted expenses under the program include a maximum of $10,000 for down payments and closing costs, and an additional $15,000 limit for energy-efficient upgrades to windows, furnaces and hot water tanks after a house is purchased.
Those who qualify for funding under the At Home program have to live in the house for at least five years or the funds will be returned. There is no limit on the total household income.
Also, those who purchase new homes in the city can receive a 100% property tax abatement for 15 years.
The program is a collaboration between the city, the Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp., Mercy Health Youngstown and other community partners.
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