The Community Development Corporation rehabs vacant houses on the Southside of Columbus to then sell to low-to-moderate income individuals who want to become home owners on the Southside. 14 homes are currently renovated or undergoing renovation.  Partners in this venture include: City of Columbus, Enterprise Foundation, The Housing Trust of Columbus and Franklin County, The Ohio Housing Finance Agency, Apex Builders and Coldwell Bankers.  Read more about the exciting affordable housing initiatives here!

This picture shows the above house on 18th Street prior to its renovation. Drug dealers, fires and vandalism had ruined this house, making it an eyesore in the neighborhood and a haven for criminals. Now it has been purchased by a family --their first home! Click here to learn more. (Brochure in Adobe Reader pdf format) Take an online tour!  See three examples: 796 Carpenter Street 800 Carpenter Street 804 Carpenter Street

You may qualify to purchase one of these homes, even if you've never been able to afford a home before or have poor credit.    Several major grants help subsidize he cost and they are offered below market value. These homes are top quality with new upgrades bringing every aspect of these homes up to proper code. There will be trained professionals available to help people through the process of applying for these homes. An eight hour home education course will be required by each qualifying person. Monies are available to assist with down payments and closing cost.   If you are interested in exploring home ownership, contact Mike Gencur at 614-324-8062 or Buzz Thomas at 614- 562-9600. See pictures of volunteers helping with renovations. The CDC also runs a home repair/maintenance micro-enterprise to employ marginalized people. This crew helps with renovations, and is also available for home repair, yard projects, regular mowing and other activities. Click here to email us for more information.