City of Youngstown Awarded $2.5 Million Residential Economic Development District Grant from State of Ohio

Monday, March 9, 2026

The City of Youngstown will receive a $2.5 million grant to support the development of up to 220 workforce housing units through an infill housing initiative. Funding will improve roads, sidewalks, lighting, and other public infrastructure, while also connecting new homes to existing water and sewer systems. Many homes will be built on vacant lots owned by the city and the Mahoning County Land Bank, transforming underutilized properties into new residential opportunities. Homebuyers will receive a 100 percent, 15-year property tax abatement and be eligible for down-payment assistance through the city’s At Home program. The project is a collaboration between the City of Youngstown, Mahoning County Land Bank, Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation, and other community partners. This project supports housing demand created by investments from significant regional economic development projects. More information about the Residential Economic Development District program can be found here.