CARE Homes Initiative
Creating Affordable Real Estate to build generational wealth through home equity.
About the CARE Homes Initiative
Launched in January 2022 when The Port acquired 194 single-family homes from an out-of-town investor, the CARE Homes initiative protects local renters from rising costs of rent, unwarranted threats of eviction, and ignored maintenance requests while offering a pathway to homeownership.
Our CARE Homes program is part of The Port’s overall strategy to provide homeownership opportunities in underserved and disadvantaged communities to advance economic equity. We can create generational wealth through homeownership for many families who never thought that was possible. In the end, it’s about narrowing the racial wealth gap, and homeownership is the most effective way to do that.
Current Status
We are focused on stabilizing homes that are dilapidated and in disrepair due to decades of neglect and poor property management.
We have already sold more than 30 CARE Homes and we’re working hard to finish our rehab process and list the remaining vacant properties for sale.
Photos
Take a look at some dramatic before and after photos showing our progress.
Images of CARE Home - 3107 W. Eighth prior to renovation.
Images of CARE Home - 3107 W. Eighth after renovation by The Port and contractor Eduoard Tende, Zoe Consulting.
Images of CARE Home - 3444 Fernside prior to renovation.
Images of CARE Home - 3444 Fernside after renovation by The Port and contractor Eric Hunn, Hunn's Construction.
Images of 3525 and 3527 Glenway before and after renovation by The Port.
Learn More:
Port Short: CARE Homes Initiative: The Lainez Family
After renting for nearly 25 years, the Lainez family of Price Hill are now homeowners, thanks, in part, to The Port's CARE Homes Initiative. Watch this Port Short to see the Lainez family's inspiring story and the vital role multiple community-based organizations played in making their dreams a reality.
Port Short: Partnerships with WIN and Price Hill Will
The Port is dedicated to creating generational wealth through homeownership. We do this by forming strategic partnerships and creating more affordable housing stock. Check out this Port Short featuring some of our partners and our CARE Homes Initiative.
News Coverage
Business Courier: Port expands its mission to bring stability to renters at risk
NBC Nightly News: Growing concern over corporate investors taking advantage of renters
Soapbox Cincinnati: City of Hope: A new mission to expand home ownership in urban neighborhoods
NPR: It’s Harder To Buy A House. This City Fought Back By Outbidding Corporate Landlords
Wall Street Journal: Cincinnati Agency Buys Nearly 200 Rental Homes, Thwarting Private Investors
Contact
If you are interested in homeownership, please email housing@cincinnatiport.org