Housing

Some Ohio cities are relaxing zoning laws to allow accessory dwelling units, or in-law suites. They hope it could help expand affordable housing options in their community.

With the new Ohio General Assembly sworn in, different interests have already rolled out what they plan to push lawmakers for this year and next.

New investments in housing and development have taken place on Columbus’ South Side in recent years.

New investments in housing and development have taken place on Columbus’ South Side in recent years.

New investments in housing and development have taken place on Columbus’ South Side in recent years.

U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown said one in seven homes sold in Ohio are owned by an investor.

Rising rents coupled with inflation make it harder for people to pay and landlords say rising property taxes and maintenance costs are making it harder to keep prices down.

Columbus City Councilmember Shayla Favor says the ordinance would allow the city to recoup costs incurred by putting tenants in motels and hotels if their units are condemned and shuttered.

Rising rents coupled with inflation make it harder for people to pay and landlords say rising property taxes and maintenance costs are making it harder to keep prices down.

The City of Columbus had repeatedly cited the complex for extensive health code violations.