Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Development Director Lydia Mihalik announced a significant investment to revitalize communities across the state.
The Ohio Department of Development will allocate $67.3 million from the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program to demolish 1,277 vacant and dilapidated structures in nine Ohio counties: Butler, Clinton, Cuyahoga, Hamilton, Logan, Lucas, Muskingum, Preble, and Richland.
The program, which was launched in 2021, aims to remove blighted buildings to make way for new economic development and attract investment.
Governor DeWine emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, “These buildings are standing in the way of progress, so it’s time to knock them down. Once these structures are gone, we expect to see new economic development opportunities coming into these neighborhoods.”
Lt. Governor Husted echoed this sentiment, noting, “These funds will enable our communities to turn forgotten properties into valuable assets that contribute to the modern economy. This is an investment in the future of Ohio.”
The funding comes from the Ohio General Assembly’s current operating budget, with all 88 counties eligible for at least $500,000.
The remaining funds are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with additional grant recipients to be announced in the coming months.
Since its inception, the program has awarded over $200 million, supporting nearly 5,000 demolition projects statewide.
Director Lydia Mihalik highlighted the program’s impact, saying, “Removing blight can increase property values, revitalize housing markets, and eliminate safety hazards – paving the way for new businesses and opportunities.”
This effort is part of Governor DeWine’s Ohio BUILDS Initiative, which focuses on enhancing quality of life through targeted solutions like infrastructure improvements, broadband expansion, and brownfield redevelopment.
In Logan County, the total award is $701,637 and affects the following properties:
- 5252 Township Road 212, Bellefontaine
- 721 West Columbus Avenue, Bellefontaine
- 517 West Columbus Avenue, Bellefontaine
- 1017 West Chillicothe Avenue, Bellefontaine
- 609 Jay Avenue, Bellefontaine
- 909 Euclid Street, Bellefontaine
- 312 N Detroit Street, Bellefontaine
- 117 West High Street, Bellefontaine
- 820 South Detroit Street, Bellefontaine
- 332 Garfield Avenue, Bellefontaine
- 444 Plumvalley Street, Bellefontaine
- 229 North Detroit Street, Bellefontaine
- 508 West Columbus Avenue, Bellefontaine
- 728 North Detroit Street, Bellefontaine
- 532 West Columbus Avenue, Bellefontaine
- 915 Rush Avenue, Bellefontaine
- 7405 State Route 540, Bellefontaine
- 4444 County Road 152, East Liberty
- 895 County Road 142, East Liberty
- 12084 Green Street, East Liberty
- 9829 Blackhawk, Drive Huntsville
- 7625 Mound Avenue, Huntsville
- 4704 & 4708 Napoleon Street, Huntsville
- 240 Elm Street, Lakeview
- 250 & 260 Grove Street, Lakeview
- 882 Lake Avenue, Lakeview
- 290 North Main Street, Lakeview
- 114 New Street, Quincy
- 200 South Carlisle Street, Quincy
- 107 Leech Street, Quincy
- 7412 West Street, Russells Point
- 7621 State Route 366, Russells Point
- 2199 County Road 8, West Mansfield
- 11047 County Road 2, West Mansfield
