/tags/affordable-housing affordable housing en-US Copyright Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:19:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-01-08/ohio-cities-want-more-housing-options-could-the-solution-be-in-their-backyards 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. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 09:19:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-01-08/ohio-cities-want-more-housing-options-could-the-solution-be-in-their-backyards Kendall Crawford /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-04-22/could-3d-printed-homes-help-ohios-affordable-housing-shortage Ohio companies are investing in 3D printed home building technology. They say labor and cost savings could mean more affordable housing options for Ohio residents in the future. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 13:45:32 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-04-22/could-3d-printed-homes-help-ohios-affordable-housing-shortage Kendall Crawford /news/2024-03-07/can-heritage-homes-help-solve-ohios-housing-shortage Ohio faces a housing shortage. One Ohio University researcher says fixing up old homes could help. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:16:00 GMT /news/2024-03-07/can-heritage-homes-help-solve-ohios-housing-shortage Erin Gottsacker /news/2024-02-07/charges-dropped-against-pastor-who-housed-homeless-people-overnight A pastor in northwest Ohio faced criminal charges after housing people who are homeless in his church. The city appears to have dropped them for now, but the issue of homelessness in rural areas remains. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 00:34:41 GMT /news/2024-02-07/charges-dropped-against-pastor-who-housed-homeless-people-overnight Erin Gottsacker /news/2023-11-14/amid-rising-cost-of-living-hud-aims-money-at-youth-homelessness-in-rural-ohio The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently gave Ohio $5.2 million to address youth homelessness in rural Ohio, where resources are often more spread out and harder to access. Tue, 14 Nov 2023 10:15:00 GMT /news/2023-11-14/amid-rising-cost-of-living-hud-aims-money-at-youth-homelessness-in-rural-ohio Erin Gottsacker /news/2023-07-03/can-coal-waste-solve-the-affordable-housing-shortage A team of researchers at Ohio University is transforming coal waste into building materials. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 09:01:00 GMT /news/2023-07-03/can-coal-waste-solve-the-affordable-housing-shortage Erin Gottsacker /news/2023-04-13/amid-a-high-infant-mortality-rate-ohio-researchers-look-beyond-healthcare Infant mortality has long been an issue in Ohio. A new report by the Health Policy Institute advocates looking beyond healthcare initiatives to solve the problem. Thu, 13 Apr 2023 09:18:00 GMT /news/2023-04-13/amid-a-high-infant-mortality-rate-ohio-researchers-look-beyond-healthcare Kendall Crawford /government-politics/2023-01-06/dewine-signs-huge-spending-bill-doesnt-veto-lines-opposed-by-ohio-affordable-housing-advocates Gov. Mike DeWine could have issued line-item vetoes on the sections advocates had asked him to strike, but said he'll deal with the issue of affordable housing "in a comprehensive way" in his budget later this month. Fri, 06 Jan 2023 20:23:10 GMT /government-politics/2023-01-06/dewine-signs-huge-spending-bill-doesnt-veto-lines-opposed-by-ohio-affordable-housing-advocates Karen Kasler /government-politics/2022-05-10/ohio-lawmaker-hopes-bill-can-help-first-time-homebuyers-in-competitive-real-estate-market The legislation creates a process that makes it tougher for corporations to buy foreclosed properties in bundles. Tue, 10 May 2022 18:20:10 GMT /government-politics/2022-05-10/ohio-lawmaker-hopes-bill-can-help-first-time-homebuyers-in-competitive-real-estate-market Jo Ingles /news/2018-04-11/volunteers-lawmakers-build-portion-of-house-on-statehouse-plaza It’s not uncommon to see a tent on the ±¬ÁÏ³Ô¹Ï grounds – but the beginnings of a full-sized house right outside the west stairs of the building was… Wed, 11 Apr 2018 23:57:09 GMT /news/2018-04-11/volunteers-lawmakers-build-portion-of-house-on-statehouse-plaza Karen Kasler