Federal
- Federal Government Real Estate for Sale by State
- Listings of available residential and commercial property owned by the government through surplus, foreclosure, tax evasion and seizure.
- Federal Housing Finance Agency
- Oversees the financial stability and soundness of the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), and the 12 Federal Home Loan Banks.
- GovBenefits.gov
- Connects citizens to government benefit program eligibility. Includes information about programs for the elderly, veterans, and low-income citizens.
- National Coalition for the Homeless
- Provides factsheets on various aspects of homelessness (homeless veterans, affordable housing, mental illness, etc.).
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
- Provides information and resources on housing and community development.
State
- Ohio Housing Finance Agency Programs
- Information on procuring affordable housing in Ohio through homeownership and rental assistance programs.
Local
- Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Association
- Information on local public housing, including a list of Section 8 apartments.
- City of Cincinnati City Planning and Buildings
- Site for city agency that examines and licenses all new construction and alterations and reviews building code compliance and safety in existing buildings. Allows online status checking of a building permit.
- City of Cincinnati Housing Development
- Support to homeowners and renters through programs such as fair housing, home maintenance/emergency repairs, and tenant representation. Overseen by the City of Cincinnati Department of Community Development and Planning.
- Hamilton County Building Inspections
- Online application forms, publications, and information on building permits from the agency that performs building inspections and enforces codes.
- Hamilton County Helping Working Families
- Find out how to reduce medical, child care, food, energy, and prescription drug costs. Also includes jobs/hiring info and tips for avoiding foreclosure.
- Hamilton County Home Improvement Program (HIP)
- Information on low-rate home improvement loans for participating Hamilton County communities.
- Hamilton County Planning, Zoning & Community Development
- Information on planning efforts for Hamilton County communities, including online text of current strategic plans for the area.
- Hamilton County Recorder’s Office
- Use this site to search for unregistered & registered land in Hamilton County.
- Local Initiatives Support Corporation – Greater Cincinnati & Northern Kentucky
- Need to know how much money Cincinnati leaders invest in neighborhoods? This site tracks home ownership, real estate values, population, and crime rates for over 52 neighborhoods.
- Real Estate Records - Hamilton County Auditor
- Online county real estate records searchable by address, name of owner, or parcel number plus real estate sales information by date, neighborhood, and age of house.