Representative Ritter Highlights New Round of Demolition and Site Revitalization Grants

State Representative Kevin Ritter (R-Marietta) today announced that the Ohio Department of Development has released guidelines for the latest round of funding through the Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program, which helps communities tear down unsafe and vacant structures to prepare sites for future development.

In House Bill 96, Ohio’s State Operating Budget, the General Assembly appropriated $20 million in funding each year for continued success of the program. The application opens October 29 at 10 a.m. and closes November 19 at 5 p.m.

“These grants help communities take the next step toward growth and development,” said Ritter. “With funds available to Ohioans in each county, I look forward to seeing new opportunities emerge from these sites across my district.”

The Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Program provides funding to counties to help eliminate vacant and deteriorated commercial and residential structures. Approximately $230,000 in grant funding will be reserved for each of Ohio’s 88 counties, with funds available until July 1, 2026.

These projects have transformed abandoned and unsafe sites into areas ready for redevelopment, contributing to local economic growth and improved quality of life.

For additional details on eligibility, project requirements, and the application process, visit the Ohio Department of Development’s website here.