Homebuyers Assistance

This program is to utilized by residents wishing to become homeowners, but do not have the resources to cover all initial costs, such as downpayment and closing costs.

To qualify for assistance, the applicant must have proof of pre-qualification from a financial institution, and use the residence as their primary dwelling. Also, the property being purchased must be in the City Limits of Massillon. Must not have owned property during last three years.

The income limits are as follows:

Median Family Income
Effective 03/20/07 - $53,000 M.F.I.
Hud Income Limits
Massillon/Canton MSA

Number in Household
Income Limits
1 Person
$30,750
2 Person
35,100
3 Person
39,500
4 Person
43,900
5 Person
47,400
6 Person
50,900
7 Person
54,450
8 Person
57,950
   
$132,000 single family mortgage limit

Applicants are required to participate in a credit counseling session as a condition of assistance being provided.


Housing Rehabilitation Programs
The City of Massillon, in a effort to upgrade its residential neighborhoods, has two programs available to assist low-income homeowners to make repairs and improvements in order to bring their property up to local housing code standards.

To be eligible for assistance, the applicant must be the owner/occupant of the property situated within the city limits of Massillon, and maintain taxes and insurance on the property.

The income limits are as follows:

Number in Household Yearly Income
1 Person $19,200
2 Person 21,950
3 Person 24,700
4 Person 27,450
5 Person 29,650
6 Person 31,850
7 Person 34,050
8 Person 36,250
  • Emergency Housing Rehabilitation

The maximum amount allowable is $5,000 to correct emergency problems such as the roof, electric, furnace or plumbing. A 5-year lien will be recorded in the amount of assistance.

  • Full Housing Rehabilitation

The maximum amount is $25,000. Grants up to this amount will be available on a priority basis (waiting list) to those in need of assistance and meeting other eligibility criteria.

The assistance is used to correct existing violations of the housing code, energy conservation purposes, such as installation of storm windows and doors, and cosmetic corrections to the interior and exterior.

A 10-year lien will be recorded in the amount of assistance provided by the City of Massillon. While the lien is in effect, the property shall not be used as collateral for any subsequent loans.

The income limits for non-working senior citizens or the disabled are as follows:

1 person
$30,750
2 person
35,100
3 person
39,500
4 person
43,900
5 person
47,400
6 person
50,900
7 person
54,450
8 person
57,950


Fair Housing and Tenant Landlord

The City of Massillon operates its own fair housing program which is designed to improve and promote housing opportunities in the community, including education and outreach, monitoring and evaluation, and administration of fair housing laws.

The City also addresses tenant/landlord issues, and conducts periodic workshops and counseling services between the tenant and landlord.

Your Rights As A Tenant Or A Landlord

 

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