SB255

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

Introduced·9/3/25
Introduced Text

Ohio SB255 establishes grant programs for homeowners to assist with mortgage, property tax, and utility bill payments.

Ohio SB255 creates two grant programs within the Ohio housing finance agency. The Save the Dream Ohio program provides grants to help homeowners with delinquent or future mortgage payments. The Save the Dream Ohio Utility Assistance Plus program offers grants to cover utility costs. Homeowners can apply for multiple grants but are limited to receiving up to $3,000 in total grants per calendar year. Eligibility criteria include income limits and being 65 years or older, disabled, or a caretaker of a disabled individual.

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Where it stands

Current
Finance Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Oct 21, 2025

2:00 PM

Senate Finance 1st Hearing, Sponsor

History

Oct 1, 2025

Senate

Referred to committee: Finance

Sep 3, 2025

Senate

Introduced