Residential
Increasing a range of affordable and market-rate homeownership opportunities across the region
Meet our Residential Team
Our neighborhood team focuses on the rehabilitation and new construction of residential homes, providing housing options across multiple price points.
Homeownership is vital for stability, equity and wealth creation for communities and residents.
Residential Strategy Impact
224Homes Sold
33Homes Under Construction
$198,665Average Sale Price
Residential Development Resources and Programs
CARE Homes Initiative
When we learned the threat institutional investors posed to our local housing market, we created an antidote to that threat. In January of 2022, The Port acquired 194 single-family homes from an out-of-town investor and launched the Creating Affordable Real Estate (CARE) Homes initiative. Our intent is to provide housing stability and provide pathways toward homeownership.
The Port, Hamilton County Landbank, and HURC all contribute to our rehabilitation and development strategy across Hamilton County.
Sedamsville
Single-Family Home Rehabilitation Project
18Homes Being Rehabbed
4Homes Completed
$173,000Avg. Sales Price
The quick sales [in Sedamsville] are answering what many involved in the project considered a fundamental question since the effort began: Would people buy homes in a neighborhood that has struggled for decades with decay and population loss? "We can confidently say, yes, people are going to buy the houses," said Laura Brunner, president and CEO of The Port." - The Cincinnati Enquirer, August 11, 2026
Hamilton County has a wealth of unique neighborhoods with valuable housing stock, but due to years of neglect and disinvestment, the financial requirements are too high for the private market. As a public agency, The Port is able to provide the subsidy needed for redevelopment and revitalization.
Legacy Home Improvement Loan Program
The Legacy Home Improvement Loan Program (Legacy Program) supports home repairs, improvements, and energy upgrades for resident homeowners. Offering loans up to $25,000 at a 2% interest rate, the Legacy Program is a great option for financing home improvements.