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Who’s responsible? Central Ohio families caught in yearslong delays in lease-to-own program

For months, NBC4 Investigates has been digging into concerns from Central Ohio families who say the dream of homeownership ...
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Franklin County tenants accuse national property owner of shoddy repairs, excessive fees

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — They thought they were moving into their dream home but ended up with a rental nightmare. That’s what tenants of one of the biggest landlords in the United States are saying, ...
Columbus Dispatch

Pandemic rental assistance is ending. Here's who can still help Columbus renters

A COVID-era federal rental assistance program in Columbus and Franklin County is ending on September 30. The program distributed over $218 million to residents during its operation. Several new and ...
10TV.com

Build-to-rent communities offer affordable housing alternative for central Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio — As central Ohio continues to experience a population boom, a new housing model is gaining traction: build-to-rent communities, offering a flexible and affordable option for residents ...
Columbus Dispatch

Rental assistance ends as eviction, homelessness crisis hits all-time highs

Over $218 million in federal pandemic aid helped more than 50,000 Franklin County residents avoid eviction. This emergency rental assistance funding has now run out, creating a housing crisis for many ...
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‘Shallow subsidy pilot program’ proves positive for seniors struggling to pay rent

A team of researchers at The Ohio State University and the Central Ohio Area Agency on Aging (COAAA) are reporting positive results from a study into helping seniors ...