Huber Ridge Area

I have a thought for the Civic association to persue.

Fall is the perfect time for a neighborhood clean up. Many residents are allready planning to clean up leaves, lets rally toghether and clean this place up? I don't just mean the parks I mean the streets and front yards, back yards. While we are at it when you find something that needs reparied, repainted, or replaced that is township property let Officer Rhoads know so it can get addressed ASAP.

Fact is, if the entire neighborhood was neat and clean the entire neighborhood home values will increase aswell! This would make your networth go up too. Wouldn't you like to gain a few thousand dollars just by taking a few hours to clean things up? I would!

By Resident

I do

Dear Resident,

Your idea is great. I would (and do) clean up. Please feel free to take the lead, identify yourself, and let's see what we can do together.

I cannot think of anything that is township owned in Huber Ridge in need of painting - other than the crosswalks. That is not an Officer Rhoads issue; it is a service department issue.

What did you have in mind? The park was just painted, so that must not be it. The kiosks belong to the association, therefore, the association has that responsibility.

Just wondering. But thanks for your great idea. I look forward to working with you and especially look forward to a clean, well-cared-for community. That is why I do what I do for the community. Hope others join us.

NICE NEIGHBORHOOD

i TOTAL AGREE WITH YOU ON THIS ISSUE,MY ONLY CONCERN IS THAT THERE ARE ALOT (myself included) THAT ARE NOT PHYSICALLY OR FINACIALLY ABLE TO SPRUCE UP THEIR PROPERTY,LET ALONE LEAF REMOVAL,OR PAINTING.

This Progam my be able to help..

Is program will replace windows, roofs, paint etc.:

Housing Rehabilitation Programs
Through funding by multiple agencies, MORPC assists low- and moderate-income families with homes repairs. Program eligibility requirements are based on total household income, ownership of the home, and area of residency. For more information, call (614) 233-4171 or contact us by e-mail.

FRANKLIN COUNTY SINGLE-FAMILY HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM
This program provides assistance to income-eligible qualifying households to bring homes in need of repairs up to Franklin County housing standards, correct code deficiencies, and remove lead-based paint hazards. Funding assistance is available in the form of zero percent interest deferred loans or a combination of loans and grants. There are no monthly payments and no interest is ever charged. The maximum loan/grant combination is $25,000.

The maximum mortgage loan is $15,000; the remainder is considered a grant and does not have an attached mortgage. As long as you continue to own and occupy the home for the next 20 years after receiving this assistance, the loan does not need to be repaid. However, if you sell or rent the home, or pass the home onto your heirs in the event of death, the loan balance must be repaid at that time. The full amount stays due and payable for the first 10 years. Starting with the 11th year, the balance starts to decrease by 10 percent each year (e.g., the balance is 90 percent after 11 years, 50 percent after 15 years and fully paid after 20 years). The mortgage is released once the 20-year period has passed or if the loan has been repaid.

The maximum home value cannot exceed $144,000, based on the Franklin County Auditor's market total value for the property. This is not the same as the home's appraised value, which is often much higher. You must have owned and occupied your home for at least one year. There can be a first or second mortgage on the home but no land contracts. You must be current on property taxes and live in Franklin County, outside the city limits of Columbus. You must have homeowner's insurance on your home and a minimum of $15,000 home equity established in the home.

Please call (614) 233-4171 or e-mail for additional information.



By Mary