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Stewart Street / East Union Street Intersection Closure

The City of Athens announces that the intersection of Stewart Street and East Union Street will be closed for the connection of a water line by an Ohio University contractor from Tuesday, May 28, 2019 to Friday, May 31, 2019. Read on...
East State Street Project - East State Street Paving Update

The East State Street paving work is scheduled to begin the week of May 27, 2019. The work will be completed between Home Street and Strathmore Boulevard. Read on...
Riverside Drive Closure Press Release

Ohio University will be completing utility work on Riverside Drive, beginning May 13, 2019. Riverside Drive will be closed at the Shafer Street intersection, and a detour will be in place. The work is expected to be completed by June 7, 2019. Read on...
Richland Avenue Bridge Replacement Project

The Richland Avenue Bridge Replacement Project is located near 362 Richland Avenue, between Greenbrier Drive and the Richland Avenue entrance to the Summit at Coates Run property. Read on...
Tree Trimming/Cutting Notice from AEP Ohio

The City of Athens, Ohio has received a notice from American Electric Power (AEP) Ohio about tree trimming/cutting that will take place in the city that will start January 1, 2019 and continue through the first quarter of 2019. Read on...

Parkmobile, A New Way to Park in Athens

Parkmobile, LLC and the City of Athens, OH announced today a program that allows customers to use their mobile phones to pay for parking at approximately 800 metered spaces throughout Athens. Customers can pay for parking with their cell phone using Parkmobile’s mobile applications for the iPhone, Android, Windows 7, and Black-berry smartphones.

To use the new Parkmobile system, customers register free at www.parkmobile.com Once registered, they can use a mobile app, internet, or call toll free to pay for parking.

Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program (CHIP)

The City is seeking applicants that may be interested in owner occupied Home Repair and Rehabilitation activities on behalf of the federally and state funded Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program (CHIP). CHIP is an affordable housing program whose goal is to provide funding for a flexible, community-wide approach to improve and provide affordable housing for low- and moderate-income people, and strengthen neighborhoods through community collaboration. The program goals are achieved through project activities such as home repair and home rehabilitation. To inquire about the CHIP program or to apply for assistance, City residents may call the Hocking Athens Perry Community Action Housing office at 866-992-8858. Currently the City has 2 owner occupied home rehabilitation slots available, as well as 5 owner occupied home repair slots available and will be filled on a first come, first serve basis (pending eligibility). Households that may be eligible are those whose gross annual household income is at or below the levels listed here:

Household of 1: $32,300

Household of 2: $36,900

Household of 3: $41,500

Household of 4: $46,100

Household of 5: $49,800

Household of 6: $53,500

Household of 7: $57,200

Household of 8: $60,900