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Indiana
The City of Union City Indiana has grants and loan opportunities for citizens and businesses. Some of these are available through local resources, others coming by way of state funds. Some continuing opportunities are:
The Cooperative Sidewalk Replacement Program
Every year, the city budgets for this project. Any property owner can apply for the program at anytime during the year by stopping into the Clerk’s Office as 105 N. Columbia St. . The program pays for 50% of the cost of replacing a property owner’s sidewalk. Applicants are placed on a list and offered the program on a first come – first served basis. Bids are taken in the spring, and owners are notified as to what their share of the cost will be. Property owners can opt not to participate at this time. If the owner chooses to utilize the program, the owner pays their share of the project cost and the city engages the contractor to do the work.
Revolving Loan Program
The City has established a revolving loan program to assist small businesses in the community. These low-interest loans can be applied for through the Union City Chamber of Commerce. Contact Executive Director Darlene Wymer at 765-964-5409.
Homeowner Rehabilitation Project
This is a yearly program the city applies for through the State Office of Community and Rural Affairs. The program assists low to moderate income homeowners with repairs and upgrades to their homes. Funds (up to $11,000.000 per home) may be used to upgrade furnaces, insulation, siding, roof repair, and many other needed improvements.
Applicants first file a simple application from to determine if they qualify. Qualifying applicants will be invited to complete a more detailed application. Assistance with the application is provided. For more information, contact the City Manager's Office at 765-964-6534.
Ohio
The Village of Union City Ohio Community Reinvestment Incentive:
The Village pursues all reasonable and legitimate incentive measures to assist and encourage development in the areas which have not previously enjoyed reinvestment from remodeling or new construction.
Residential remodeling projects that incur verifiable costs of $2,500 or more shall be eligible for a 50% exemption on the added value of the structure for a period of two years.
Residential remodeling projects that incur verifiable costs of $10,000 or more shall be eligible for a 100% exemption on the added value of the structure for a period three years.
Residential new construction shall be eligible for a 100% exemption on the improvements on the land for a period of two years. At the conclusion of the-year period the improvements shall be eligible for a 50% exemption on the improvements for a period of three years.
Commercial and industrial remodeling projects that incur verifiable costs of $5,000 or more shall be eligible for exemption on the added value of the structure on a case-by-case basis as specified by ORC Section 3735.671. Exemptions granted under this section shall not exceed 100% on the added value of the structure nor shall be granted for a period longer than twelve years.
Commercial and Industrial construction shall be eligible for exemption on the improvements on the land on a case-by-case basis as specified by ORC Section 3735.671. Exemptions granted under this section shall not exceed 100% on the improvements on the land nor shall be granted for a period longer than fifteen years.
Toys for Kids Program
The Union City Ohio and Indiana Police departments started a Toys for Kids program in 2004. This program was created to help families whose children aren't going to be getting much from Santa.
During its first year, the departments served 40 kids, and in 2007, they served 100 kids.
The Police Departments are delighted by the support of local businesses and citizens each year, who help wrap and distribute the toys.
Some of the gifts are delivered by uniformed officers who delight at seeing the big smiles from the children receiving these gifts. These kids learn early that policeman our there to help them when they ever need it.
Contact the Village Police Department at 937-968-7744 to learn about donation requirements, donation locations, and how to get involved.