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OH SB255

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Hearcel Craig

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Origin

Senate

136th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates two grant programs within the Ohio Housing Finance Agency: the "Save the Dream Ohio" program for mortgage payment assistance and the "Save the Dream Ohio Utility Assistance Plus" program for utility costs

  • Eligible homeowners must have adjusted gross income not exceeding $75,000 and be age 65 or older, disabled, or a caretaker of a disabled individual

  • Limits grants to a maximum of $3,000 per person per calendar year, though homeowners may apply for multiple grants from either or both programs

  • Allocates up to $10 million from Ohio Housing Finance Agency funds to administer the programs, exempt from the agency's standard income limits

  • Covers a broad range of utilities including natural gas, electricity, water, sewer, broadband internet, property taxes, homeowner's insurance, flood insurance, and HOA/condo fees

Legislative Description

Provide grants for mortgage, property tax, and utility bill help

Housing and Real Property

Last Action

Referred to committee: Finance

10/1/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance10/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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