Lancaster Community Development

04/06/2026

🏡 What does “Fair Housing” mean?

Fair housing ensures that everyone has the right to rent or buy a home without facing discrimination. Thanks to the Fair Housing Act, landlords, lenders, and sellers must treat all applicants equally.

This includes:
✔ Equal access to housing
✔ Fair lending practices
✔ Freedom from harassment or bias

Let’s work together to keep Lancaster a welcoming place for all.

03/06/2026

🏡Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance Program Update

Thank you to everyone who showed interest in the City’s Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance Program! Due to an overwhelming response from the community and more applications than available funding, we are no longer accepting new applications at this time.

We truly appreciate the strong interest in improving homes and neighborhoods in our community. Applications that have already been submitted will continue to be reviewed and processed in the order they were received.

If additional funding becomes available or the program reopens for applications, we will share updates here and on the City’s website.

Thank you for your continued support in making our community a safer and healthier place to live.

03/02/2026

03/02/2026

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02/20/2026

The City of Lancaster Community Development Department is please to announce our Public Notice of Funding for our CDBG entitlement grant. Citizen participation and input is encouraged and valued when planning for our Annual Action Plan for HUD.

02/12/2026

The City of Lancaster is committed to Affordable Housing Preservation!

The Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance Program is designed to assist eligible homeowners maintain their homes and preserve our aging housing stock.

For more details:
https://www.lancasterohio.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9334/Homeowner-Rehabilitation-Program-Guidelines

02/11/2026

We are excited to announce the 2026 Homeowner Rehabilitation Assistance program! Assistance up to $15,000 is available for qualified homeowners that live within the City of Lancaster.

For more program details, check out the link below. https://www.lancasterohio.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9334/Homeowner-Rehabilitation-Program-Guidelines

Applications are being processed on first-come, first-served basis. Funds are limited so don't delay and apply today!

01/06/2026

The deadline is near...only 10 more days to apply! Call us at 740-687-6663 with any questions regarding the Roof Program 🏠

Community Development offers programs for home repair and assists residents to improve Lancaster's neighborhoods.

12/08/2025

Need a New Roof? The City’s Roof Replacement Program Can Help!

The Community Development Department is excited to offer a Roof Replacement Program for income-qualified homeowners in Lancaster. This program provides financial assistance for full roof replacements to help residents stay safe, dry, and secure in their homes.

With generous income eligibility limits, many households may qualify—even if they haven’t been eligible for assistance in the past. If your roof is aging or in need of repair, now is the perfect time to see if you qualify.

Learn more and apply today! 🏡✨

Community Development offers programs for home repair and assists residents to improve Lancaster's neighborhoods.

12/03/2025

🌬️❄️ Stay Warm & Stay Safe! ❄️🌬️

With the inclement weather that rolled in overnight, please take extra care when you're out and about. Dress in layers, limit time outdoors, and check in on neighbors, friends, and loved ones who may need a little extra support. 💙

If you or someone you know needs a safe, warm place to go, here are the warming centers located in Lancaster ⬇️

Please share this post to help spread the word—no one should face the cold alone. Stay safe, stay warm, and take care of each other, Lancaster! ❤️❄️

12/03/2025

12/01/2025

📣 The Community Development Department is excited to launch the Roof Replacement Program to help preserve affordable housing in Lancaster.

This CDBG-funded initiative provides financial assistance to eligible homeowners to replace aging or failing roofs. By addressing critical repair needs, the program helps prevent further home deterioration and supports safe, stable neighborhoods.

Applications will be accepted until January 16, 2026!

For full details visit our website at

Community Development offers programs for home repair and assists residents to improve Lancaster's neighborhoods.