/tags/housing-issues housing issues 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/2024-12-04/some-ohio-cities-are-banning-sleeping-outside-and-facing-backlash-for-it Homeless people in at least six Ohio cities can be fined or arrested for sleeping in public places, even if there’s nowhere else to go. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:26:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-12-04/some-ohio-cities-are-banning-sleeping-outside-and-facing-backlash-for-it Kendall Crawford /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-08-26/ohios-eviction-rates-surged-last-year-and-theyre-not-slowing-down Many Ohio counties saw drastic increases in eviction filings last year. The trend is continuing into 2024, as communities run out of pandemic-era emergency rental assistance. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:15:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-08-26/ohios-eviction-rates-surged-last-year-and-theyre-not-slowing-down 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 /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-04-15/vinebrook-in-debt-is-ditching-midwest-rental-properties-and-facing-angry-tenants As state and federal lawmakers propose measures to curb how firms like VineBrook operate, tenants continue to grapple with poor maintenance and customer service. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 17:51:06 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-04-15/vinebrook-in-debt-is-ditching-midwest-rental-properties-and-facing-angry-tenants Kavahn Mansouri, Midwest Newsroom /news/2024-01-29/a-third-of-ohioans-are-renters-small-cities-are-taking-action-to-protect-them In recent years, many small cities across Ohio have passed rental registry programs in hopes of creating more accountability for landlords. Lima’s the latest community to join them. Mon, 29 Jan 2024 12:56:00 GMT /news/2024-01-29/a-third-of-ohioans-are-renters-small-cities-are-taking-action-to-protect-them Kendall Crawford /news/2024-01-23/homelessness-in-ohio-surged-last-year-advocates-dont-see-an-end-in-sight On one night in January, Ohio municipalities count the number of Ohioans living in shelters and on the street across the state. Advocates say they expect an increase in homelessness this year. Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:21:00 GMT /news/2024-01-23/homelessness-in-ohio-surged-last-year-advocates-dont-see-an-end-in-sight Kendall Crawford /news/2024-01-22/how-one-northeast-ohio-city-is-tackling-urban-blight Over the past decade, Warren has demolished and renovated more than 1,000 vacant properties. Only a few hundred remain. Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:15:00 GMT /news/2024-01-22/how-one-northeast-ohio-city-is-tackling-urban-blight Erin Gottsacker /news/2023-09-05/one-ohio-towns-new-approach-to-homelessness-coexistence The city of Findlay in northwest Ohio is seeing a growing number of people living on the streets. It's helping its downtown businesses prepare to coexist with that population. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 08:37:00 GMT /news/2023-09-05/one-ohio-towns-new-approach-to-homelessness-coexistence Kendall Crawford /news/2023-03-07/the-price-of-rent-is-stabilizing-but-gaps-persist-in-rural-areas Rural homelessness has seen an increase in the past year. Housing advocates point to fewer resources built for small towns. Tue, 07 Mar 2023 21:02:28 GMT /news/2023-03-07/the-price-of-rent-is-stabilizing-but-gaps-persist-in-rural-areas Kendall Crawford