Affordable Housing

A $50 million affordable housing bond encouraged the development of new multi-unit construction in Columbus, but even if that program were to triple, as proposed, the city may not reach the goal of building 14,000 new places to live annually to keep up with demand. So, many people in the city end up paying a larger portion of their paychecks on housing than they should.

We’ll look at all sides of affordable housing, from how it’s defined, to solutions to overcome its challenges and how it can be better designed.

The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority has a plan to help local families buy homes to increase homeownership in the city. Today we discuss that effort and other efforts to increase affordable housing.

The Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority has a plan to help local families buy homes to increase homeownership in the city. Today we discuss that effort and other efforts to increase affordable housing.

City and non-profit leaders at a press conference on Thursday outlined plans for more affordable housing with the remaining funds from a $50 million bond issue passed in 2019.

Zoning laws stifle the opportunities of low-income families and families of color. We discuss how economic covenants, zoning laws and other factors continue to promote housing segregation and efforts to foster more inclusive neighborhoods.

Zoning laws stifle the opportunities of low-income families and families of color. We discuss how economic covenants, zoning laws and other factors continue to promote housing segregation and efforts to foster more inclusive neighborhoods.

The City of Columbus is stepping up its efforts to boost affordable housing. Mayor Andrew Ginther and other city and community leaders announced on Monday a $10 million city investment in a public/private partnership. It's part of the upcoming capital budget.

Columbus City Council votes Monday night on an affordable housing plan that includes a proposal to make landlords give renters alternatives to paying an…

Currently, hard-off tenants have little time before landlord can file eviction.