Federal HOME Funds are available through Dayton exclusively for qualified, eligible CHDO projects and operating expenses. If an organization becomes a certified CHDO, it is eligible to take advantage of the HOME funds set aside only for CHDOs. CHDO set-aside funds may provide equity for community-based organizations to undertake projects, build their capacity to serve a broad range of affordable housing needs and provide guaranteed resources for affordable housing development.

In order to be a locally certified CHDO, the applicant must delineate the geographic area within the corporate limits of Dayton in which they plan to develop a HOME eligible project.