Rep. David Thomas Highlights Brownfield Remediation Application Period

State Representative David Thomas (R-Jefferson) today highlighted that the Brownfield Remediation Program Application period opens today, August 11, with approximately $120 million available through the program.

Representative Thomas said, “It is important to clean up old sites and fix the blight in our communities. This is a worthy investment of our tax dollars and I would encourage our local communities to take advantage of this program.” 

In House Bill 96, Ohio’s State Operating Budget, the legislature allocated $200 million over the biennium for the Brownfield Remediation Program, which has proven successful in helping local communities repurpose existing sites for future projects that can create jobs and stimulate the economy. 

Eligible applicants include “Lead Entities,” which are counties, townships, municipal corporations, port authorities, district parks, county land reutilization corporations, or organizations for profit.

Since 2021, the program has supported over 900 projects in 87 counties, awarding nearly $800 million in funding.

To learn more about the program and how to apply, click here.