Early version of Ohio budget includes lawmakers’ proposal to build more homes

Early version of Ohio budget includes lawmakers’ proposal to build more homes

The Ohio House passed a budget Wednesday that includes a proposal by regional lawmakers to boost housing production in the state.

Construction and rehab underway for two new housing initiatives through Cuyahoga Land Bank - Signal Cleveland

Gap financing used to fund revitalization  Cuyahoga Land Bank CEO Ricardo León presented updates to the Board of Directors on two major neighborhood revitalization programs at the board’s March 28 meeting.  The Cuyahoga Land Bank is a partner in the City of Cleveland’s Southeast Side Initiative. Around $1.25 million was allocated to cover three in-house modernizations and to establish a grant program that would cover gap financing for a minimum …

Lisa Blunt Rochester’s First Bill as U.S. Senator Aims to Boost Affordable Housing Supply Nationwide

Many Americans who are struggling to find safe, affordable housing could see relief under new bipartisan legislation aimed at addressing the nation’s housing shortage. The goal of the Housing Supply Frameworks Act (S.1299) is to boost the supply of affordable housing across income levels.  The legislation aims to help communities reform zoning and land use regulations by providing resources and national expertise through the Department of Housin…

Ohio Budget Proposal Targets Affordable Housing Program

Ohio lawmakers are shaking things up with a new budget plan as of April 2025. They want to change the Ohio Housing Trust Fund (OHTF), a program that has helped people find affordable homes for over 30 years. Since 1991, the OHTF has supported folks with housing needs across the state. But now, this proposal could flip things around, especially for Black Americans who depend on it. Source: picture alliance / Getty What’s the Ohio Housing Trust Fu…