Build Back the Block.
Build Back the Block is a City of Hamilton initiative dedicated to rebuilding and reinvesting in Hamilton’s traditional neighborhoods. Starting in the Jefferson neighborhood, the program is leveraging partnerships with local organizations, including Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati, Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) of Hamilton, Community First Solutions, and CORE (a non-profit development agency), to construct new, high-quality homes for working families. The City of Hamilton is also collaborating with private builders for Build Back the Block.
This initiative was launched in 2025, with the ultimate goal of building 100 new homes by the end of 2030. Phase 1 has 10 homes completed or under construction, with 8 more intended to break ground by the end of 2026. Altogether, this round of housing represents a more than $3 million investment into Hamilton’s future.
Phase 2 planning is now underway, with 12 houses in the works for reinvestment.
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934 East Avenue
938 East Avenue
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Cincinnati will take charge of seven lots around the 800 block of Ludlow Street and will provide owner-occupied homes for households at 30 to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), which means they are a great fit for many working class families in our community. Each of these two-story houses will include 3 bedrooms, 1 ½ bathrooms and a basement.
To learn more about Habitat for Humanity’s Affordable Homeownership Program, including how to apply, click here.
The Consortium for Ongoing Reinvestment Efforts (CORE), with Community First Solutions as the contractor for construction, and plans provided by Community Design Alliance, will oversee the construction of two new houses located at 934 and 938 East Avenue. These two-story homes will include 3 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms and a basement, and will be sold to owner-occupants at market-rate.
These two houses are now available and on the market! To learn more, please click HERE.
Todd Homes
Todd Homes will construct one new two-story, slab house with 3 bedrooms and 2 ½ bathrooms, along with a 1 ½ car detached garage, at 1205 Ludlow Street. This home will be sold at market rate to an owner-occupant.
To inquire about this house from Todd Homes, click here.
Need More Information
Interested in learning more about Build Back the Block and how you may be able to purchase one of these new homes? Please contact Adriana Reyes at adriana.reyes@hamilton-oh.gov or 513-785-7067.
Interested in learning how you or your organization can get involved with Build Back the Block? Please contact Lauren Nelson at lauren.nelson@hamilton-oh.gov or 513-785-7278.