Fall Leaf Collection in the City of Columbiana
The City will once again be offering 20 free biodegradable leaf bags to residents in the City of Columbiana for fall leaf collection.
Residents should have received a leaf bag information card in the mail. Please bring the card OR identification for proof of residency to receive your free bags. Bags are available for pickup in the lobby at City Hall. (while supplies last)
Leaf bag collection days will be as follows:
- November 4th
- November 18th
- December 9th
(Curbside leaf pickup will be begin the week of November 4th-8th and continue as needed – weather permitting)
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State of the City Address 2019
Click here to view the State of the City Address Slideshow Presentation
CRA Tax Abatement Program
The purpose of the CRA is to encourage revitalization of the existing housing and building stock and the construction of new structures.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Residential:
Residential applicants will pick up an application (CRA Form 1) when applying for a building permit. Residential applicants will have 1 year from completion of project to complete application, in order to have it filed with the county auditor.
Business:
• Prior to construction business applicants will pick up and fill out an application (CRA Form 1 and CRA Form 2).
• The business may begin construction of its facility after steps 1-12 of the business process (CRA Form 2) are completed.
• All commercial and industrial projects are required to comply with the state application fee, presently $750.00, requirements of ORC Section 3735.672 (C) and the local annual monitoring fee of one percent of the amount of taxes exempted under the agreement – a minimum of $500 up to a maximum of $2500 annually unless waived.
Information & Forms
Please click below for the applicable forms. Residential applicants need to fill out form 1 only and business/commercial applicants need to fill out forms 1 and 2. Completed forms should be filed with City Hall. If you have further questions, please contact City Hall at 330-482-2173.
Community Reinvestment Area Fact Sheet
Gas Aggregation Program for City Residents-Change of Supplier
Starting March 1, 2019 and continuing for 24 months, through February 28. 2021 the City’s Natural Gas Aggregation supplier will be changing from the current supplier Interstate Gas Supply(IGS) to VOLUNTEER ENERGY. The new rate will be .3855 per ccf.
All City residents will be automatically enrolled into the Gas Aggregation Program unless you choose to “opt out”. Once in the program you will be able to choose to leave at any time if you feel you are not receiving the best rate available and there will be no penalties.
All City residents will receive a letter which outlines all of the terms. The opt out portion will be attached to this letter if you choose to do so.
A sample of the letter that residents will receive can be viewed here. Volunteer Energy Sample Letter
If you have any questions regarding the Natural Gas Aggregation Program please contact City Hall at 330-482-2173.
Sign Regulations for the City of Columbiana
Pavilion Rentals in the Firestone Park
The Park and Cemetery Office is open from 7am – 3:30pm Monday thru Friday. ALL PAVILION RESERVATIONS must be made by contacting the Park and Cemetery Office at 330-482-2656.
Columbiana County Community Housing Impact & Preservation Program(CHIP)
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR COLUMBIANA COUNTY HOMEOWNERS IN NEED OF REPAIRS AND HOUSING REHABILITATION
The PY 2016 Columbiana County Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) program will begin accepting applications on November 1, 2016.
Funding is available to assist Columbiana County homeowners in need of home repairs and housing rehabilitation. The CHIP program is funded through the Ohio Development Services Agency. The grant is a partnership between the Columbiana County Board of Commissioners, City of Columbiana, City of East Liverpool, and the City of Salem. Funding has been budgeted to each of these communities to provide assistance under the CHIP program.
To be eligible, the home must be located in Columbiana County and used as the primary residence of the homeowner, have a household with a total gross anticipated annual income of less than 80% of the Area Median Income. (Example: a family of three must have an income at or below $39,900), current on property tax, and meet secondary eligibility items associated with the home itself. This may include items such as maximum value and ability to address the required repairs with maximum funding allocations.
Complete applications are reviewed on a first come, first serve basis taking into account the health and safety repairs needed.
In addition to the repair assistance, the program will also provide homeownership assistance that includes down payment/closing cost assistance, and housing rehabilitation.
To apply, please contact the following organization listed according to the area your home is located.
If the home is located within the City limits of East Liverpool or Salem, please contact Hall Community Development LLC, 635 Bachtel St. SE, North Canton, Ohio 44720 or call 330-499-8266.
For all other areas of Columbiana County, including the City of Columbiana, please contact the Community Action Agency of Columbiana County, Inc., 7860 Lincole Place (lower level), Lisbon, Ohio 44432 or call 330-424-4013.
NEW Economic Development GIS Application
The City of Columbiana is pleased to announce our NEW Economic Development GIS Application is now available. The application was made possible by a $4,000 grant provided by Home Savings Charitable Foundation, a $500 grant provided by Columbiana Area Chamber of Commerce, and $3,000 from the City.
It is an inter-active, web-based economic development tool developed to be used by various chambers of commerce; city leaders; economic development professionals and site selectors.