Ohio Heroes · Portage County
Buying your first home in Portage County, Ohio
Portage County has about 163,000 residents, with Ravenna as its seat.
- Ravennacounty seat
- 163,404residents
- $113,620income cap, 3+ people
- $566,355price cap
What buyers in Portage County should know
School employers include Kent City Schools, Streetsboro City Schools, Aurora City Schools and Ravenna City Schools. The Kent Police Department, Kent Fire Department and Portage County Sheriff's Office are local public-safety employers.
If you finished a degree in the last 18 months, compare Ohio Heroes with OHFA's Grants for Grads. Both pair a discounted rate with 3% to 3.5% assistance, but Grants for Grads forgives it after five years if you stay in Ohio.
Homes in Kent, Streetsboro, Aurora, Ravenna and Garrettsville all use the base non-target limits of $98,800 and $113,620.
The Portage County caps
| Income cap, 1–2 people | Income cap, 3 or more | Price cap |
|---|---|---|
| $98,800 | $113,620 | $566,355 |
Portage County uses OHFA's base non-target income limits and a $566,355 single-family price cap. Compare the statewide table, or work out a price you can carry.
Local money in Portage County
We found no program today that is limited to Portage County. That does not leave you empty-handed: the statewide options still apply. See the full Ohio list.
Homebuyer classes near Portage County
Plan on a homebuyer class. Nearly every assistance program makes you take one before closing. These HUD-approved agencies near Portage County teach the class or offer one-on-one counseling before you buy:
| Agency | City | Miles | Services | Languages | How it is taught |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Akron Neighborhood Development Corp. | Akron | 17 mi | Buyer class / Pre-buy advice | English | In person / By phone |
| Fair Housing Contact Service | Akron | 18 mi | Pre-buy advice | English | By phone |
| Mustard Seed Development Center | Akron | 21 mi | Buyer class / Pre-buy advice | Arabic / Chinese / English / French / Hindi / Korean / Portuguese / Russian / Spanish / Vietnamese | In person / By phone / Online |
| Breaking Chains Inc | Beachwood | 26 mi | Pre-buy advice | English | By phone |
| Community Housing Solutions | Cleveland | 30 mi | Buyer class / Pre-buy advice | English / Spanish | In person / By phone |
From HUD's list of approved housing counseling agencies. A class one program accepts may not count for another.
Local employers whose staff may fit
- Kent City Schools
- Streetsboro City Schools
- Aurora City Schools
- Ravenna City Schools
- Kent Police Department
- Kent Fire Department
- Portage County Sheriff's Office
Kent officers and firefighters, county deputies and Aurora or Streetsboro school staff qualify by role. The full job list
Questions from Portage County readers
I'm a new nurse in Kent. Which program is better?
It depends on your rate quote and plans. Grants for Grads forgives assistance after five years if you stay in Ohio; Ohio Heroes after seven. A lender can compare both.
Can I stack Ohio Heroes with a Mortgage Tax Credit?
OHFA does not say whether they combine. Ask a participating lender.
What's the income limit for a family of four?
In Portage County, the non-target limit for 3 or more people is $113,620.
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