The Building Commissioner, or his/her designee, is authorized to administer the Home Maintenance Grant Program and determine whether both applicants and proposed improvements satisfy the criteria set forth in this Section 1365.04. A grant may only be awarded to an Eligible Person, as such terms is hereafter defined in subsection (d) hereof. Exterior landscape improvements must be in the front of the dwelling, or if the dwelling is on a corner lot, the improvement may also be on the sides of the dwelling facing the streets. Improvements must comply with all applicable State and local codes and regulations, including the Ohio Building Code and Residential Code, and be reviewed and approved by the Building Commissioner.
(a) Exterior Qualifying Improvements. Exterior qualifying improvements include drive and walk replacement, roof replacement and repair to include rafters and sheeting, siding replacement and repair, brick work replacements and repair, exterior painting of more than 500 square feet, chimney replacement and repair, replacement of windows and exterior doors including garage; repair or replacement of exterior stairs and landing porches, and repair or replacement of exterior soffits; installation, repair or replacement of retaining walls to support earth pressures, whether or not visible from the street; excavation, repair or replacement for exterior dwelling foundation drain tile; waterproofing of below-grade exterior walls; and excavation, repair or replacement for exterior sanitary storm sewers.
(b) Interior Qualifying Improvements. Interior qualifying improvements are installation or replacement of furnace, with or without air conditioning unit; and installation or replacement of hot water tanks or tankless hot water systems serving the entire dwelling; whole house exterior wall insulation and/or whole house ceiling insulation; main electrical panel replacement; and excavation, repair or replacement for interior dwelling underground building sanitary/storm drainage sewers.
(c) Landscape Qualifying Improvements. Qualifying improvements are installation or replacement of underground irrigation systems; installation of new or replacement trees, bushes, and flower beds; installation or replacement of stone or paver patios or walkways; reseeding or sodding of lawn of more than 600 square feet.
(d) Eligible Person. Any applicant for a grant under this Home Maintenance Grant Program must meet all of the following eligibility criteria in order to qualify as an "Eligible Person":
(i) The applicant must be a human being who owns the property with respect to which the application has been filed (e.g., any corporation, limited liability company, partnership, limited partnership, organization, trust, or other entity is ineligible); and
(ii) The applicant must be domiciled in the Village of Newburgh Heights and must be able to demonstrate proof of domicile.
(Ord. 2020-59. Passed 11-17-20.)