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A change to the Ohio Housing Trust Fund in the budget has advocates concerned
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — When state lawmakers advanced the biennial state budget last month, they redirected Ohio Housing Trust Fund money, leaving advocates concerned about the future of… Read More
Local organizations warn southeast Ohio faces huge state and federal cuts to critical programs
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — State and federal aid programs are a defining pillar of everyday life for thousands of southeast Ohioans. Now many of those programs are facing… Read More
A business coalition proposes wide reforms for Ohio’s property tax structure
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — A new coalition that includes the Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Ohio Realtors and County Auditors Association of Ohio is advocating for wider reform of… Read More
A one-of-a-kind housing program in Ohio offers hope and safety to survivors of sexual violence
By: Kendall Crawford | The Ohio Newsroom
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Warning: This story references sexual violence and suicide. NELSONVILLE, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — Sara loves the way light streams through her Nelsonville apartment windows and shines on her two… Read More
A Perry County group spent thousands on hotel rooms for unhoused people as commissioners voice their concerns about establishing a shelter
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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NEW LEXINGTON, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Getting custody of his teenage son was a positive development in Paul’s life. Among other things, having someone to take care of sharpened… Read More
A homeless encampment in Athens is gone after an anonymous complaint, causing problems for its occupants
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — After she lost her home this summer, Athens resident Michelle Anderson spent several months camping on the wooded ridge between West Union and the… Read More
Ohio cities want more housing options. Could the solution be in their backyards?
By: Kendall Crawford | The Ohio Newsroom
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CINCINNATI (The Ohio Newsroom) — Some Ohio cities are looking for more affordable housing options in their own backyard. This year, Columbus launched a pilot program to explore the value of accessory… Read More
A business and community coalition wants big action on Ohio housing laws
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — 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…. Read More
The committee reviewing Ohio’s property tax laws released a list of 21 recommended changes
By: Karen Kasler | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — State legislators come back to work Monday to start a new two-year session of lawmaking. Many have said they want to take up property… Read More
The House passed an enhanced property tax credit for some older and disabled Ohioans
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio House lawmakers voted last week 78-10 to pass an enhanced property tax credit for some older and disabled Ohioans, but it is headed… Read More
Ohio is working to create more affordable housing as rent restrictions expire
By: Allie Vugrincic | WOSU
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOSU) — The National Housing Preservation database estimates that in the next five years, affordability restrictions will expire on about 14,000 units of affordable housing in Ohio that… Read More
From nightclubs to hardware stores, rural counties get creative to address homelessness
By: Anna Huntsman | Ideastream Public Media
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WOOSTER, Ohio (Ideastream Public Media) — Homelessness is on the rise across the state in both urban and more rural areas. However, rural communities often lack shelter spaces and resources… Read More
A new proposed state law could cost Ohio renters more money
By: Alison Patton
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Brandon Schlichter has about 100 properties in and around Circleville. He’s had his ups and downs of being a landlord. “I do know that over the… Read More
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Athens City Council and city administration clash on a reappointment to the city’s Board of Zoning Appeals
By: Jack Greene
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Athens, OHIO (WOUB) – The city of Athens could face a difficult legal question if the City Council votes no Monday on one of the mayor’s reappointments to the Board… Read More
US Sen. Sherrod Brown seeks a crackdown on “predatory investing” into housing in Ohio
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Affordable housing is elusive in some areas of the state. And U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) said it’s a problem made much worse by… Read More
Habitat for Humanity needs more volunteers to help build homes
By: Alison Patton
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GLOUSTER, Ohio (WOUB) — Jessica Brown has been living at her mother’s house with her three kids for about two years. Their new house is almost finished. “Hopefully, if things… Read More
Democratic state lawmakers say the focus should be on Ohio’s property taxes post-election
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — With more than a dozen bills floating around to address the intricate issue, Democratic lawmakers are arguing inaction on property taxes at the Ohio Statehouse… Read More
Ohio’s eviction rates surged last year — and they’re not slowing down
By: Kendall Crawford | The Ohio Newsroom
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (The Ohio Newsroom) — During the pandemic, emergency rental assistance helped slash the number of evictions in the state. With those funds running out, many Ohio counties’ eviction rates… Read More
City Council helps pave the way for a new housing development in Athens
By: David Forster
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — A plan to build much-needed housing in Athens that was on the verge of collapse last year is now back on track. The plan is for about… Read More
Transitional housing for abuse survivors planned for Athens
By: Lucy Schaefer
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — New housing and support services in Athens for people impacted by crisis and trauma is one step closer to reality. The Athens Board of Zoning Appeals… Read More
Republican lawmakers want voters to decide on plan to “throttle” rising property tax bills in Ohio
By: Jo Ingles | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There are at least a dozen bills in the Ohio Legislature meant to provide property tax relief to taxpayers, especially now that many are… Read More
Why rents are still higher in much of the U.S. than before the pandemic
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — Rents today are well above what they were before the pandemic. According to a recent Gallup poll, Americans’ second-highest personal finance concern this election year is… Read More
Ohio lawmakers roll out housing bills, but movement likely won’t come this session
By: Sarah Donaldson | Statehouse News Bureau
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — There are only 40 affordable units for every 100 Ohio households, according to a report last year from the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in… Read More
Some city officials in Athens say they support zoning changes to promote affordable housing
By: Gabriel Scotto
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Athens is considering zoning reforms to make building affordable housing easier. Director of Code Enforcement David Riggs outlined his recommendations to the Athens Planning Commission on… Read More
The U.S. Justice Department is suing a longtime Athens County landlord for sexual harassment
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — The federal government has sued a longtime Athens County landlord for claims of sexual harassment dating back at least two decades. The lawsuit, filed… Read More