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Cincinnati zoning reforms accelerate local housing construction and reduce red tape

The latest data reveals that the new Cincinnati zoning reforms are actively cutting development red tape. City officials expect these Cincinnati zoning reforms to continuously boost local housing production over the next decade. The initial impacts of the Connected Communities legislation are finally becoming clear. The targeted rule changes passed in June 2024 are successfully…

ByNina OliverioFebruary 23, 20260Comments

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GOP pushes housing bills and local police ICE cooperation in Kentucky legislature

Article Summary Kentucky Republican lawmakers are advancing housing and ICE bills during the 2026 legislative session in Frankfort. Proposed housing measures aim to boost affordable housing, rehabilitate vacant homes, and ease zoning restrictions, addressing a statewide shortage of more than 200,000 units. Separately, GOP lawmakers are pushing legislation requiring local police and state agencies to…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 18, 20260Comments

Hands holding a small white model house, symbolizing a seasonal homeless shelter in Cleveland, Ohio.

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New seasonal homeless shelter opens in downtown Cleveland

A new seasonal shelter for people experiencing homelessness opened its doors on Monday to provide reliable warmth for Cleveland, Ohio residents. This seasonal shelter marks a significant turning point in the city's approach to winter housing. The a coalition in Ohio (NEOCH) officially opened a new facility on Monday, offering a stable and warm environment…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 6, 20260Comments

Residential rooftops against a blue sky, illustrating the housing shortage in Kentucky and rising real estate demand.

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Kentucky faces critical housing shortage while Cincinnati cracks down on investors

The escalating housing shortage in the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region has forced officials to adopt aggressive new strategies. From a 206,000-unit deficit in the Commonwealth to corporate landlord crackdowns in the Queen City, the housing shortage is now the area's top policy priority. State and local leaders are facing a dual crisis: a…

ByNina OliverioJanuary 2, 20260Comments

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Affordable housing funding surge: FHLB Cincinnati commits $51.9M to tri-state development

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Cincinnati (FHLB) has announced its largest-ever round of affordable housing funding, committing nearly $51.9 million in grants to support development across Kentucky, Ohio, and Tennessee. This year’s expanded initiative illustrates how crucial affordable housing funding has become as communities push to meet rising demand for safe, quality homes.…

ByNina OliverioDecember 9, 20250Comments

Screenshot of the new Cincinnati rental housing website interface, showing a searchable map with red location pins and a list of available apartment rentals.

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Cincinnati rental housing tool launches to expand access for renters

Cincinnati rental housing search expands with the launch of a new city-backed website. The Cincinnati rental housing platform aims to improve access to affordable and available units across the city. The City of Cincinnati has launched a new website designed to make it easier for residents to find available apartments, subsidized units, and affordable housing…

ByNina OliverioDecember 3, 20250Comments

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As Cincinnati Pushes for 40,000 New Homes, Short-Term Rental Rules Remain Largely Untouched

A day after winning reelection, Cincinnati Mayor Aftab Pureval delivered his State of the City address Thursday night, outlining an ambitious agenda centered on housing, infrastructure, public safety, and financial stability. But while he spoke at length about the city’s urgent need for more affordable housing, one issue remained noticeably absent from the conversation: the…

ByAdam KoehlerNovember 14, 20250Comments

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Cincinnati zoning reforms accelerate local housing construction and reduce red tape

GOP pushes housing bills and local police ICE cooperation in Kentucky legislature

New seasonal homeless shelter opens in downtown Cleveland

Kentucky faces critical housing shortage while Cincinnati cracks down on investors

Affordable housing funding surge: FHLB Cincinnati commits $51.9M to tri-state development

Cincinnati rental housing tool launches to expand access for renters

As Cincinnati Pushes for 40,000 New Homes, Short-Term Rental Rules Remain Largely Untouched

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