Affordable Housing

Healthy Homes plans to develop approximately two dozen affordable homes, specifically for families earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI) in Linden.

We’ll discuss affordable housing from how it’s defined, solutions to overcome its challenges and how it can be better designed.

A bill passed at the Ohio Statehouse last week modernizes record keeping for county recorders, but the final version doesn’t include an amendment requested by housing advocates.

More than 500 households moved into hotels using $6 million in funds from the city of Columbus. More than 200 families have found permanent housing, but many more remain in limbo.

The new budget includes over $100 million for affordable housing, as well as more money to boost various levels of the justice system.

Several GOP Ohio lawmakers say the current eviction process doesn’t provide enough legal protections to property owners.

The median sales price of $330,000 topped the previous high of $322,205 in June 2023.

A housing advocate in central Ohio warns that more kids are being listed on eviction proceedings, as eviction rates increase. Though the problem isn't widespread, it can have huge consequences on the children's future access to credit and rental housing.

“We are in desperate need for more housing, and the community would like to be part of that conversation," said Near East Side Area Commission Chair Kate Curry-Da-Souza.

Ohio companies are investing in 3D printed home building technology. They say labor and cost savings could mean more affordable housing options for Ohio residents in the future.