Hubbard plans to join Niles to submit joint housing preservation program app

HUBBARD — The city will enter into an agreement with the cities of Niles and Girard for the purpose of submitting a joint application to participate in the Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program program. The program provides funding through the Ohio Development Services Agency for providing and improving affordable housing.

Hubbard City Council passed legislation as an emergency tonight authorizing the mayor to enter into the agreement. If selected, each city could receive $350,000.

Middle to low-income communities are eligible to receive CHIP funding. This is the first year Hubbard has been eligible, city officials said.