The City of Findlay will begin accepting applications on December 7, 2022.  The application can be found below, and is due no later than January 6, 2023, by 12pm.

Eligible Applicants
Private property owners that are in good standing with the City of Findlay Income Tax Department are eligible for this program. Non-profits within the City of Findlay are eligible for this program. Non-profit organizations may not apply on behalf of private property owners. The demolition of structures owned by non-profit organizations will be funded in full by the City of Findlay Building Demolition Program. Private property owners will be responsible for 15% of the demolition costs. Priority will be given to property owners that are citizens of Findlay and are in good standing with the City of Findlay.

Eligible Properties
Only currently existing structures located within City limits are eligible to be demolished under this program. This may include, but is not limited to, residential, agricultural, or commercial/businesses. Any demolition completed prior to the approved award process will not be eligible for this program. Priority will be given to structures deemed blighted within City limits.

Application Process
Application can be found below. Application must be completed in its entirety, and include all required documentation. Failure to include any information or documentation required will result in denial of the application. Application must be emailed to Lizzy Essinger, Grants Administrator, at lessinger@findlayohio.gov or hand delivered to the following address:

Lizzy Essinger
Hancock Regional Planning Commission
318 Dorney Plaza, Room 304
Findlay, Ohio 45840

Applications are due by 12pm on January 6, 2023. Any applications received after this date will not be considered. All applications will be reviewed and scored based on the rubric below. Please note that requests are not guaranteed and may be partially funded after review. Property owners approved for funding will be notified via mail and receive a Grant Agreement stating the amount they have been granted and a work completion date. Upon receipt of this Agreement, the property owner will be required to sign and return the Agreement to the City of Findlay as proof that they have read and understand the terms of the agreement.

Payment Requests
Property owners will be responsible for procuring their own demolition contractor unless otherwise notified by the City of Findlay. Payment will be made directly to the demolition contractor by the City of Findlay. Property owners will submit their demolition invoices and completed Payment Request Form to the City of Findlay Auditor’s Office located at the address listed below:

City of Findlay Auditor’s Office
318 Dorney Plaza, Room 313
Findlay, OH 45840

Invoices will not be accepted unless accompanied by the Payment Request Form as found attached to these guidelines. The demolition contractor’s W-9 must be submitted with the Payment Request Form.

In the case of private owners, a receipt, cancelled check or other proof of payment of the required 15% share is required for the remainder of the invoice to be paid. Please note that any costs over the amount listed in the owner’s Grant Agreement will be the responsibility of the property owner. The City of Findlay will not be responsible for any costs over the granted amount.

Work Completion
All demolition work must be completed by the date listed on the Grant Agreement signed by the property owner. Any work done after this date will not be funded by the City of Findlay. Before payment is made to the contractor, the City of Findlay will conduct a site visit to confirm the structure listed in the application was demolished. False claims of demolition will result in loss of grant award.

For questions, please contact Lizzy Essinger, Grants Administrator, at lessinger@findlayohio.com or 419-424-7094.

Download application form here