American Rescue Plan

Ohio and its local municipalities received nearly $11 billion in COVID-19 relief funds from the American Rescue Plan Act. Here's how it was spent.

The money comes from the county's portion of federal stimulus and will fund a total of 552 units of new and preserved housing.

Hamilton County commissioners approved the allocation last week as part of the county’s federal stimulus funding.

The funding comes from federal stimulus through the American Rescue Plan Act.

Gov. Mike DeWine's re-election campaign is attacking Nan Whaley for supporting the American Rescue Plan, saying it causes inflation. But DeWine has been handing out millions to law enforcement agencies for over a year, without saying the money comes from the American Rescue Plan.

More than $4 million is still available for mortgage, utility and property tax assistance in Hamilton County. The board of commissioners launched a $5 million program for that purpose last October, using federal stimulus funds.

Commissioners now plan to spend a total $35.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to produce new units, fix up existing units, and establish a home repair program. Another $5 million will be used for homelessness prevention.

Millions of dollars from the federal American Rescue Plan is still on the table in Hamilton County and commissioners are starting a debate on how best to spend the money. A consulting firm spent the last few months meeting with stakeholders and developing a list of recommendations.

Two more projects are getting a funding boost from Cincinnati's federal stimulus money. Council Member Liz Keating asked to delay a vote so the money could be considered along with the city budget this summer.

The request is part of a plan to combat the usual surge in crime during warm weather. Interim Chief Teresa Theetge says the overtime would go toward implementing safety plans developed by each district commander.