The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) makes available state capital assistance (bond) funds to assist local County Boards of DODD in purchasing housing for individuals receiving Supported Living services, or Supported Living services funded through Home and Community Based waivers. The goal of the program is to provide housing options in their own communities that allow people with disabilities to be as fully integrated and independent as possible.
The process for accessing Capital Housing dollars is governed through DODD administrative rule 5123:1-1-03. Typically, County Boards of DODD establish non-profit housing corporations to receive the funds, and match them with other funding sources. Existing homes in the community are then purchased with these dollars for individuals with developmental disabilities, often with their active involvement.
Capital housing dollars are allocated to counties through an established formula based on available funds.