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Richland Avenue Bridge Replacement Project Update

The Contractor for the Richland Avenue Bridge Replacement Project will be switching traffic to the east side of the bridge Friday, July 19, 2019. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to avoid the area. Read on...
East State Street Project

The Contractor is expected to be working the weeks of July 8 and July 15, 2019 on adjusting utility covers in East State Street. Read on...
Public Transit Ribbon Cutting For Launch or Line 7

Athens Public Transit is excited to announce its new pilot route to Nelsonville and Albany. Line 7 will begin running on Thursday, August 1, with a ribbon cutting on July 31. At 9:30AM 5196 Washington Road in Albany. Read on...
City of Athens seeking annual Athena Award nominations

The City of Athens seeks those community members who have worked tirelessly on behalf of persons with disabilities. If you know someone or an organization, please nominate them for the 5th annual Athena Award. 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.

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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