/tags/affordable-housing Affordable Housing en-US Copyright Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:23:06 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-24/columbus-mayor-andrew-ginther-proposes-2-9-billion-capital-budget Money from the proposed 2025 capital budget would go toward affordable housing, improving safety at intersections, a new police substation at Easton and other improvements. Tue, 24 Jun 2025 20:23:06 GMT /politics-government/2025-06-24/columbus-mayor-andrew-ginther-proposes-2-9-billion-capital-budget Katie Geniusz /news/2025-06-03/columbus-area-program-helping-families-secure-stable-housing-experiencing-challenges The success of a community program helping families afford stable housing while boosting their income and emotional well-being continues to grow. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:37:07 GMT /news/2025-06-03/columbus-area-program-helping-families-secure-stable-housing-experiencing-challenges Debbie Holmes /politics-government/2025-05-22/columbus-voters-can-expect-to-see-1-9-billion-bond-package-on-the-november-ballot Voters will see five bond issues, for safety and health, parks and recreation, public services, public utilities, and neighborhood development and affordable housing. Thu, 22 May 2025 19:51:39 GMT /politics-government/2025-05-22/columbus-voters-can-expect-to-see-1-9-billion-bond-package-on-the-november-ballot Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2025-04-30/columbus-metropolitan-housing-authority-has-rocky-start-administering-voucher-program CMHA failed to pay some landlords. While tenants are not legally responsible for CMHA's payments, landlords still took tenants to eviction court. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 20:31:34 GMT /politics-government/2025-04-30/columbus-metropolitan-housing-authority-has-rocky-start-administering-voucher-program Allie Vugrincic /politics-government/2025-03-10/columbus-officials-considering-new-zoning-for-route-161-to-develop-more-housing Columbus City Council votes on a resolution Monday to consider rezoning a three-mile stretch of Route 161 in the Northland area. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 17:42:17 GMT /politics-government/2025-03-10/columbus-officials-considering-new-zoning-for-route-161-to-develop-more-housing Mark Ferenchik /politics-government/2025-01-30/columbus-metropolitan-housing-authority-nixes-cgi-as-manager-of-housing-voucher-program The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority is ending a contract with CGI to manage rental assistance through the Housing Choice Voucher program after years of complaints from renters and landlords. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:34:19 GMT /politics-government/2025-01-30/columbus-metropolitan-housing-authority-nixes-cgi-as-manager-of-housing-voucher-program Renee Fox /2025-01-29/rural-homelessness-is-rising-in-ohio-in-wayne-county-advocates-point-to-lack-of-affordable-housing In January, volunteers and outreach groups across the country are conducting the annual Point-In-Time Count, a federally mandated survey of individuals experiencing homelessness. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:25:20 GMT /2025-01-29/rural-homelessness-is-rising-in-ohio-in-wayne-county-advocates-point-to-lack-of-affordable-housing Anna Huntsman /2025-01-23/affordable-housing-is-a-concern-as-more-ohioans-are-living-longer It’s estimated the Baby Boom generation is retiring at a rate of 10,000 people per day. The number of people over the age of 80 is projected to triple by 2050. Thu, 23 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT /2025-01-23/affordable-housing-is-a-concern-as-more-ohioans-are-living-longer Debbie Holmes /2025-01-03/organization-anticipates-increase-in-franklin-countys-unsheltered-homeless-population-in-count The Community Shelter Board will lead the annual point-in-time count for people experiencing homelessness in Franklin County. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT /2025-01-03/organization-anticipates-increase-in-franklin-countys-unsheltered-homeless-population-in-count Katie Geniusz /2024-12-09/nearly-600-veterans-are-homeless-in-ohio-can-villages-of-tiny-homes-help Ohio organizations from Cincinnati to Toledo hope to build tiny home villages for homeless and housing insecure veterans. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 10:38:00 GMT /2024-12-09/nearly-600-veterans-are-homeless-in-ohio-can-villages-of-tiny-homes-help Erin Gottsacker