housing issues

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.

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.

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.

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.

As state and federal lawmakers propose measures to curb how firms like VineBrook operate, tenants continue to grapple with poor maintenance and customer service.

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.

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.

Over the past decade, Warren has demolished and renovated more than 1,000 vacant properties. Only a few hundred remain.

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.

Rural homelessness has seen an increase in the past year. Housing advocates point to fewer resources built for small towns.