Which ancient Greek places claimed Homer as a native?

In antiquity, there was no consensus regarding the birthplace of Homer, and many ancient Greek cities competed for the honor of claiming him as a native.1

While a general belief persisted that he was from Ionia—a region on the central western seaboard of Asia Minor—specific locations often cited include:

• Chios: This island was a primary contender, bolstered by the presence of the Homerids, a clan that claimed descent from the poet and preserved his works.213
• Smyrna: Along with Chios, Smyrna was one of the earliest cities to compete for the association.1
• Other locations: As the legend of Homer grew, many other cities joined in claiming him, though no authenticated local memory or historical evidence survived to confirm any specific origin.1

Ultimately, these claims were largely the result of biographical fictions and "pseudobiographies" that developed throughout antiquity, as no objective facts about the poet's life were ever established.1