Franklin County 2026 CDBG Applicant Workshop
Franklin County is excited to announce our application for 2026 CDBG Funding is open! This year, applications will be accepted online-only, through the Euna Grants platform. All applications are due by 5p on September 30, 2026.
There will be a STRONGLY RECOMMENDED application workshop to provide information to prospective applicants, including important details about the new online platform. This technical assistance session will be held virtually on August 25, 2026 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Interested parties can register for the workshop and request the virtual meeting link by emailing communitydevelopment@franklincountyohio.gov.
A recording of this session will also be posted to the EDP website.
Please visit their website to apply and view Euna user guides!
Who Owns the Future? A Showcase of Ideas for a More Locally Owned Economy
Who Owns the Future? A Showcase of Ideas for a More Locally Owned Economy
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Wealth and ownership have become increasingly concentrated across sectors, industries, income brackets, and places. This concentration manifests in homeownership, small business, agriculture, and more.
What would it take to create an economy where more people can own assets, build wealth, and share in the value they help create—where capital remains rooted in place, and communities have greater influence over their economic future?
Join practitioners, policymakers, funders, and researchers for an idea showcase on building a more locally owned economy. Through a series of short talks, speakers will explore different pathways to expanding ownership and strengthening community wealth across homeownership, small business, employee ownership, cooperatives, community ownership, and more. Highlighting both proven and emerging approaches, speakers will examine how communities can build assets, retain capital locally, and give residents a greater stake in their economic future.
Rent Escrow Brief Advice Clinic
Rent Escrow Brief Advice Clinic
Attorneys will be available to give advice on rent escrow and will answer questions like: Is the case ready to file? What are the next steps after filing?
Location: Franklin County Municipal Court, 3rd floor, outside of the rent escrow clerk window. All times are 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Dates:
July 1
August 3
September 1
October 1
November 2
December 1
Virtual 1/2-Day Eviction Prevention Workshop for Professionals
About the Course
Learn the skills needed to assist tenants and landlords in preventing evictions and their harmful effects on a community.
What You Will Learn
How best to help tenants and landlords reduce their risk of involvement in an eviction.
Top 10 tenant mistakes that often lead to eviction and how to prevent them.
Common eviction-related vocabulary used by the Court.
Community resources available to help tenants during a housing crisis.
Ways to help tenants with past evictions or poor credit access decent housing.
Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency Annual Luncheon
Featuring keynote address from Amy Riegel, Executive Director of the Coalition on Housing & Homelessness in Ohio.
Thursday, Sept 17 at Noon.
Levacy Center, 1550 Sheriday Drive, Lancaster, Ohio
Rent Escrow Brief Advice Clinic
Rent Escrow Brief Advice Clinic
Attorneys will be available to give advice on rent escrow and will answer questions like: Is the case ready to file? What are the next steps after filing?
Location: Franklin County Municipal Court, 3rd floor, outside of the rent escrow clerk window. All times are 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Dates:
July 1
August 3
September 1
October 1
November 2
December 1
YWCA Columbus 140th Anniversary Gala
Celebrating 140 Years of Impact
For 14 decades, YWCA Columbus has served our neighbors with compassion and raised our voices with boldness, often in the face of backlash and resistance. Guided by our commitment to peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all, we have remained steadfast in creating a stronger, more equitable community. Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate our rich history, honor those who have advanced our mission, and look ahead to the future of YWCA Columbus.
Gala Celebration: A Party with a Purpose
Orange Carpet Arrival, Pre-Reception & Interactive Exhibit
6:00 PM – 7:30 PM140th Anniversary Program and Party with a Purpose!
7:45 PM – 10:00 PM
Come dressed to celebrate, connect, and commemorate 140 years of impact—and help inspire the next chapter of change.
Freedom Dreams - Wealth Beyond Money
Freedom Dreams – Wealth Beyond Money
You are invited to an evening with author and historian Dr. LaShawn Harris, hosted by Carl Faller and Mary Finnegan Thursday, October 8 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at
The Kitchen
231 E Livingston Ave
Columbus, OH 43215
Moderated by Amelia Robinson of The Columbus Dispatch, the evening will feature a discussion of Tell Her Story, Dr. Harris’ powerful account of Eleanor Bumpurs and the broader intersections of housing, race, dignity and justice.
The conversation will also highlight the work of Families Flourish and its commitment to helping families access stable housing, build economic security and create stronger futures for themselves and their children. Together, we will consider what true freedom, opportunity and wealth beyond money can mean for families and communities.
Housing That Works for Everyone
Central Ohio is growing—but its housing supply isn’t keeping pace. For every 2.5 jobs created in the region, just one new home is built. The result is a widening gap that’s driving up costs, pushing working families farther from jobs, and putting stable housing out of reach for too many.
At the same time, the challenge is more complex than supply alone: it’s deeply connected to economic mobility, workforce growth, transportation, and long-standing inequities that still shape our neighborhoods today. And while Columbus has made historic investments and laid out an ambitious strategy to build, preserve, and expand housing opportunities, leaders agree: the city can’t solve this alone.
In this in-depth conversation, Charles Hillman, President & CEO of the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority, joins Michael Wilkos, Vice President of Community Engagement at United Way of Central Ohio, to explore what’s really driving the housing crisis—and what it will take to address it at scale.
From affordability and zoning to regional coordination and public-private partnerships, we examine the tough tradeoffs and urgent decisions facing Central Ohio. What’s working? What’s not? And what happens if we don’t move fast enough?
Featuring Charles Hillman, President & CEO, The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority with moderator Michael Wilkos, Vice President of Community Engagement, The United Way of Central Ohio.
Learn more: https://columbusmetroclub.org/event/housing-that-works-for-everyone/
Ripple of Hope 2026
Ripple of Hope Awards Celebration
IMPACT Community Action has prioritized the fight against poverty and has worked to address its root causes in Central Ohio for almost 20 years. Each year, we support individuals in our community through a variety of services, including housing stability, utility assistance, emergency rental aid, workforce development training, youth services, and energy efficiency programs.
This year’s theme, “Let's Get Back To Work,” focuses on workforce development that empowers Columbus residents to build the skills, confidence, and connections needed to succeed in today’s labor market. The goal is to support their journey toward long-term economic security — including financial stability, self-sufficiency, and lasting opportunities for those in our community.
We invite you to join us on Thursday, October 22, 2026, for the Annual Ripple of Hope Awards Celebration at The Boat House, located at 679 W Spring St, Columbus, OH. The afternoon will honor community leaders who are making a tangible difference in the fight against poverty. Proceeds from the event will directly support our ongoing programs. Your participation and support will help make this event a success, and create the next drop in the ripple effect!
Rent Escrow Brief Advice Clinic
Rent Escrow Brief Advice Clinic
Attorneys will be available to give advice on rent escrow and will answer questions like: Is the case ready to file? What are the next steps after filing?
Location: Franklin County Municipal Court, 3rd floor, outside of the rent escrow clerk window. All times are 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Dates:
July 1
August 3
September 1
October 1
November 2
December 1
Rent Escrow Brief Advice Clinic
Rent Escrow Brief Advice Clinic
Attorneys will be available to give advice on rent escrow and will answer questions like: Is the case ready to file? What are the next steps after filing?
Location: Franklin County Municipal Court, 3rd floor, outside of the rent escrow clerk window. All times are 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Dates:
July 1
August 3
September 1
October 1
November 2
December 1
Assisted Outcome Treatment
The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (ODBH) is contracting with COHHIO to organize community meetings across Ohio to connect Assisted Outcome Treatment (AOT) staff and programs with local mental health, housing and homeless service providers. Please select the meeting that lists your county in the registration form below. Don't see your county listed? Register for the a nearby location.
August 20, 1:30- 3:30pm. Columbus Metropolitan library – Dublin Branch – Rooms 1 & 2. 75 N High St, Dublin, OH 43017 (Franklin, Union, Marion)
Public Hearing - Franklin County
Franklin County Economic Development and Planning Department will conduct a public hearing on the Substantial Amendments to the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Annual Action Plans to solicit comments on the draft plans and proposed activities on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 3:00 pm in the Commissioners’ Hearing Room, Michael J. Dorrian Building, 1st Floor, 369 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
Substantial Amendments to the
2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 AAPs
Oral and written comments on the Substantial Amendments will be accepted until September 16, 2026.
Persons and groups desiring to comment on these plans and proposed activities may do so by email at communitydevelopment@franklincountyohio.gov
Accommodations for disabilities, non-English speaking residents and reasonable accommodations will be honored upon request.
Learn more: https://www.franklincountyohio.gov/Agency-Directory/Economic-Development-Planning/Plans
Columbus State of The Market *Not Free*
Back with the Buckeyes: Columbus' Industrial, Multifamily & Mixed-Use Market Outlook
Bisnow’s return to the Buckeye State brings together the leaders shaping the future of Columbus, one of the fastest-growing real estate markets in the Midwest.
Fueled by population growth, corporate relocations and multibillion-dollar investments in advanced manufacturing and technology, Central Ohio is experiencing a wave of development across industrial, multifamily, healthcare and mixed-use sectors.
With major projects like new downtown towers, expanding medical campuses and massive manufacturing facilities transforming the skyline and reshaping the region’s economic trajectory, there are massive implications for demographic change, business investment, and policy overhauls, the impacts of which will be studied for years to come.
At this event, developers, investors, architects, lenders and public officials will unpack all this and more, tackling the trends defining Columbus’ rapid growth and discussing how the region can sustain its momentum for 2026 and beyond.
What We'll Cover
The New Midwest Boomtown
Columbus has emerged as one of the fastest-growing metros in the country. What is fueling this momentum — and how are developers and investors positioning themselves for the region’s next phase of expansion?Industrial & Advanced Manufacturing Expansion
Mega-projects tied to semiconductors, logistics and defense manufacturing are reshaping Central Ohio’s industrial market. How is the supply chain ecosystem developing around these projects and what opportunities are emerging for developers and investors?Downtown Columbus Reinvention
From mixed-use towers and office conversions to hospitality and cultural investments, how is downtown evolving into a more vibrant live-work-play destination?Housing Supply & Population Growth
Columbus continues to attract new residents at a rapid pace. How are multifamily developers and city leaders addressing housing demand, affordability challenges and neighborhood growth?Infrastructure, Zoning & Policy
Major zoning reform, transit investments and public-private partnerships are playing a critical role in shaping development. What policies will determine where and how the city grows next?Capital Markets & Investment Strategy
How are lenders and investors underwriting deals in today’s environment? What asset classes are attracting the most capital and where are the biggest risks and opportunities?
Learn more: https://www.bisnow.com/events/columbus/state-of-market/columbus-state-of-the-market-9802
ROAD to Housing Webinar by GOPC, sponsored by JPMorgan Chase
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is the largest housing affordability bill the United States has seen in decades.
Come learn about the newly created pilot grant programs intended for states, local governments, and their nonprofit and quasi-governmental partners.
While programs rules will take months to be written, now is the time to start preparing to put forth strong applications. Join us for the 75 minute webinar to learn more (2pm-3:15pm ET)
Learn more: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/n8fh959SQ1OdN-7fNfWuTA#/registration
Strong Towns + Habitat for Humanity Triplex Build!
Registration Details:
All volunteers and partner families on site must be registered in advance in order to participate. Anyone who is not registered may be turned away.
All volunteers must sign a waiver of liability prior to volunteering (waivers must be signed once per calendar year). Please sign an electronic waiver by visiting the following link prior to your shift: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/v/habitatmidohio
Safety information and instruction on site tasks will be provided at the beginning of your shift!
For weather concerns, please contact the Construction Hotline for any cancellations: (614) 422-4828 (hit #, then dial ext 7039). The hotline will be updated by 7:30 am if there are any cancellations.
What to Wear:
Please wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting dirty. You must wear sturdy, hard-soled shoes (work boots preferred). Absolutely no sandals or open toed/open heeled shoes allowed.
What to Bring:
Water bottle
Packed lunch (or plans to get lunch nearby on break)
All other tools and equipment will be provided to you, but you can bring your own safety gear (hard hat, safety glasses, work gloves) or hand tools (tape measure, tool belt, pencil, hammer, etc.) if you’d prefer.
Potential Tasks & Parking Info:
Potential tasks will be updated on the volunteer website a week prior to the build date.
Site lead will be Thomas.
Parking is available on the street. Please remember not to leave any valuables in plain view inside your car.
Learn more: https://habitatmidohio.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/strongtowns/event/b6d70d2f-751b-43bc-a69d-90dbc38da778
The Last House on the Block: Lessons from Brightmoor, Detroit on Disinvestment, Reinvestment and Community Power
What does meaningful reinvestment look like in communities experiencing long-term depopulation and disinvestment? Using Detroit's Brightmoor neighborhood as a case study, this conversation explores what happens when gentrification collides with deep depopulation, and what that reveals about investment, neighborhood change and who gets to shape a community's future.
Drawing on the book The Last House on the Block: Black Homeowners, White Homesteaders, and Failed Gentrification in Detroit (University of Chicago Press, 2025), the discussion will examine why traditional narratives about neighborhood revitalization often fall short in places where population loss, rather than growth, has defined the local economy. From there, the conversation will broaden to consider Brightmoor's longer history, the enduring leadership and resilience of residents, and the policy and financial tools that can help communities direct investment, strengthen local ownership and build toward long-term flourishing.
Bringing together research, lived experience and policy expertise, this webinar will explore lessons for practitioners working in depopulated and disinvested communities across the country.
Speakers: Sharon Cornelissen, Director of Housing, Consumer Federation of America and author of The Last House on the Block: Black Homeowners, White Homesteaders, and Failed Gentrification in Detroit Phyllis Edwards, Executive Director, Bridging Communities Pastor Larry Simmons, Executive Director, Brightmoor Alliance Josh Silver, Senior Fellow at NCRC and author of Ending Redlining through a Community-Centered Reform of the Community Reinvestment Act
Union Savings Bank Homebuyers Lunch & Learn Workshop (FREE)
Thinking about buying a home? Come hang out with us in person for a fun and easy Lunch & Learn session where we’ll break down the homebuying process. Bring your questions, enjoy some good eats, and get insider tips to make your journey smoother. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or just need a refresher, this workshop is made for you. Don’t miss out on this awesome chance to learn and connect!
Assisted Outcome Treatment
The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (ODBH) is contracting with COHHIO to organize community meetings across Ohio to connect Assisted Outcome Treatment (AOT) staff and programs with local mental health, housing and homeless service providers. Please select the meeting that lists your county in the registration form below. Don't see your county listed? Register for the a nearby location.
August 13, 10am-12pm. Licking County Downtown Newark Branch – Room A. 101 W Main St, Newark, OH 43055 (Richland, Knox, Licking, Fairfield, Muskingum)
Coffee with a Cause: the Pulse of Nonprofits
Featuring speakers from the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus & Franklin County, Children’s Hunger Alliance, Future Ready Five, Philanthropy Ohio, and The Spice Age Group.
Learn more on linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cypclub/
Looking Ahead After the Passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Join Enterprise's policy team for an overview of the recently enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing bill and learn about why it matters, what it does, the most important provisions and what will come next for lawmakers, housers, residents, and all levels of government.
Unlocking Housing Goals for Local Governments with the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The National League of Cities (NLC) is hosting a webinar titled “Unlocking Housing Goals for Local Governments with the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act” which will explore housing resources that may be of interest to local and regional professionals in economic development, housing, planning, community development, city management, workforce, and education.
“The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is the most comprehensive federal housing package in more than three decades that offers incentives and supports for both the public and private sector to reduce housing costs and expand housing supply. For local governments in particular, the legislation improves existing programs like CDBG and HOME and authorizes several new competitive grant programs for infrastructure necessary for housing, adoption of pre-approved architectural designs, preservation of existing affordable housing, and more.
Join experts at the National League of Cities to learn about this bill, the changes and new programs in this bill, when these programs will become available, and steps local governments can take now in anticipation of new programs and technical assistance authorized under the bill.”
Webinar Date: August 11, 2026
Webinar Time: 1:30pm Central Time
Registration: link
NLIHC's Our Homes, Our Votes Monthly Webinar Series
NLIHC's Our Homes, Our Votes is a nonpartisan campaign working to register, educate, and mobilize low-income renters and affordable housing advocates to vote. Renters especially low-income renters are underrepresented at the ballot box, and closing this gap is critical to building the political will needed for lasting housing solutions.
The OHOV Monthly Webinar Series brings together housing providers, housing advocates, organizations, and tenant leaders during midterm and major election years to share proven voter engagement strategies, highlight what’s working in communities, and provide practical tools to mobilize renters. Sessions feature real-world examples, lessons from the field, and actionable guidance to help organizations strengthen their nonpartisan voter engagement efforts and ensure renters’ voices are heard.
Learn more: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eOVXRkqRRn6QmaIlp3vBYg
Coffee & Whatever
Coffee & Whatever
First Fridays at Noon
Have a wild idea you want to soundboard? Looking to vent (fair, TBH)? Seeking a new nerdy housing friend? Want to give & get book recommendations? Just enjoy espresso and good company? Join AHACO’s Coffee & Whatever for unstructured fun.
We’ll meet on the first Friday of each month at noon at a local coffee shop.
August 7th is at Global Gallery at 3535 N High St, Columbus, OH 43214.
No gilded invites, no RSVPs, just swing by and grab a coffee.
Conversations are always free, but drinks are on your own dime.
Skyrocketing insurance costs hitting renters: How cities and affordable housing providers are fighting back
The home insurance availability and affordability crisis is threatening the housing security of renters across the United States. As worsening climate change increases property damage and recovery costs rise, the insurance industry has responded by forcing policyholders to shoulder these costs so they can pad their profits. Landlords of affordable and rent-stabilized housing legally cannot pass the increased costs on to their tenants who cannot afford more rent hikes, which puts huge strains on building finances. Join us for a conversation with housing experts from Los Angeles, Houston, and New York City as we discuss what affordable housing providers and cities can do to fight back against rising costs and fight for affordable housing security for all.
Learn more: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5817841261939/WN_2_b9hWrkSRmiRnhJLImzLg#/registration
Conversation on the Community Shelter Board
Franklin County Board of Commissioners Administrative Session: Conversation on the Community Shelter Board (Thursday, August 6, 2026, 9 a.m.)
The Franklin County Board of Commissioners will convene for an administrative session on Thursday, August 6, to discuss the Community Shelter Board. The session will begin at 9 a.m. on the 26th Floor of 373 S. High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215. The public and the media are welcome to attend.
Unlocking ADU Financing: Strategies for Homeowners, Developers, and Policymakers
Financing remains one of the biggest barriers to building accessory dwelling units (ADUs). Join Casita Coalition for conversation exploring creative approaches to financing ADUs and expanding access to capital for homeowners and housing providers. This webinar will bring together leaders from the lending, development, and public sectors to discuss how financing tools can help accelerate ADU production.
Whether you're a homeowner exploring an ADU, a housing advocate, a policymaker, or a developer, this webinar will provide valuable insights into the financing solutions scaling ADUs and helping bring more homes to communities across the country.
Learn more: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mhI3TsctQuK2W23kTiXQpQ#/registration
Harm Reduction
COHHIO Training Announcement: Harm Reduction
Date: August 5, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Format: Virtual
Trainer: Elizabeth Grieser, COHHIO Director of Training & TA
Overview
This training will cover the basics of Harm Reduction specific to people who use drugs, including principles, strategies, and challenges.
Training Areas Include:
Basics of Harm Reduction specific to People Who Use Drugs
Harm Reduction principles
Harm Reduction strategies
Target Audience
All COHHIO member organizations and homeless assistance providers in the state of Ohio.
Dissemination
Program Managers, team leaders and staff.
Who Should Attend
This training will be open to all system partners.
Continuing Education Credits
CEUs for individuals licensed under the Ohio Social Worker, Counselor and Marriage & Family Therapist Board will be available.
Training Agreement
By accepting this invitation, you agree to:
Come ready to engage in an interactive virtual training
Share your knowledge and experience with others
Video camera turned on (If possible)
Learn more: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fxIbx0E0RnOY-PjuCawh4g#/registration
Rent Escrow Brief Advice Clinic
Rent Escrow Brief Advice Clinic
Attorneys will be available to give advice on rent escrow and will answer questions like: Is the case ready to file? What are the next steps after filing?
Location: Franklin County Municipal Court, 3rd floor, outside of the rent escrow clerk window. All times are 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Dates:
July 1
August 3
September 1
October 1
November 2
December 1
Linden Community Dinner
Join St. Stephen's Community House and Park National Bank for a FREE night of fun! Enjoy music, bounce houses, a photo booth, snow cone machine, and dinner- all at no cost to you or your family. All are welcome! Dinner tickets are available for the first 300 individuals. First come, first served.
Supportive Housing Works: Messaging for Supportive Housing Week
Effective messaging can make the difference between informing an audience and inspiring action during your congressional site visits and beyond.
Join CSH for this interactive webinar to learn how to communicate about supportive housing in ways that resonate with policymakers, community leaders, and other key stakeholders. As public narratives and policy conversations continue to evolve, participants will explore strategies for crafting clear, compelling messages that build understanding and support for supportive housing.
In this session, you will learn how to: • Develop a more strategic approach to communications and advocacy • Frame supportive housing in ways that connect with priority audiences • Use practical tools and techniques to strengthen your messaging for Supportive Housing Week and beyond Register today and get ready to help show that Supportive Housing Works.
Trump's Anti-Homeless Executive Order, One Year Later
On July 24, 2025, Trump signed a deeply harmful Executive Order (EO) outlining his administration’s shift away from real solutions to homelessness, like housing and support, and towards taking away rights from people experiencing homelessness and defunding housing programs.
But the EO was only the beginning. Over the last year, the Trump administration has used it as a blueprint for sweeping policy changes that are harming our communities and making homelessness worse.
On Thursday, July 30 from 3:30-5 PM ET, join us for a national conversation on the consequences of the Executive Order and how we can fight back. During the webinar, you’ll:
- Learn how Trump’s EO has shaped local, state, and federal policy one year later
- Hear from homelessness, drug policy, and mental health advocates from across the country
- Take action to stop Trump’s attacks on homeless people and real solutions to homelessness
Learn more: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_TBFzsoopRNWuur1R9IkhWg#/registration
Public Hearing: 2026-2027 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program Qualified Allocation Plan - Technical Amendment
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program administered by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) that a public hearing will be held to receive comments for the first draft of the 2026-2027 9% LIHTC Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) - Technical Amendment. The time and call-in information for the hearing is as follows:
Thursday, July 30, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Individuals may attend in person, online via Microsoft Teams, or by calling in. The meeting information is below
In-person:
Ohio Housing Finance Agency
2600 Corporate Exchange Drive, Second Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43231
Microsoft Teams:
Meeting ID: 213 245 232 273 340
Passcode: J5xR9on9
Dial in by phone:
+1 614-367-5171
Phone conference ID: 439 740 993#
Interested persons are invited to attend the virtual public hearing and will be given the opportunity to express their views concerning the allocation plan. Comments may also be submitted in writing independent of the hearing and will be considered equally by OHFA.
Comments must be received by 5 p.m. on Friday, July 31, 2026 and may be submitted to QAP@ohiohome.org.
A copy of the 2026 - 2027 9% LIHTC QAP - Technical Amendment first draft is available on the Agency’s website.
Launching Your Career in Housing Justice
Launching Your Career in Housing Justice
Are you passionate about housing equity, tenant rights, and community empowerment? Join us for a panel discussion on diverse career trajectories across legal aid, policy drafting, and community organizing.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
11 AM - 12 PM PT / 2 PM - 3 PM ET
Virtual webinar: RSVP here.
Led by Stacey Tutt, Senior Attorney.
STEPZ- For Planning Professionals
Join MORPC for a professional development event that helps bridge planning concepts and day‑to‑day decision‑making. Each year, STEPZ (Strategic Training on Planning & Zoning) focuses on a specific planning topic, bringing together planning staff, public officials, and subject‑matter experts for practical discussion grounded in real‑world experience. Sessions highlight applied case studies and professional perspectives that support stronger site planning, sound legal and ethical decisions, sustainability, and other issues facing today’s communities. Register now by clicking the button below.
Learn more: https://www.morpc.org/event/stepz-for-planning-officials/
Tackling Housing Supply and Affordability Challenges Through Mixed-Income Housing Finance Innovations
States and localities are increasingly using new mixed-income housing policy and financing models as a central strategy in their efforts to address the housing affordability crisis. These models offer the potential to expand supply while promoting economic integration. New Urban Institute research on Massachusetts suggests mixed-income housing may be playing a larger role in the housing market than many expect—accounting for most recent large multifamily development and a substantial share of affordable housing production in the state—while allowing more low-income households to live in high-opportunity neighborhoods.
This webinar will bring together policymakers and practitioners to discuss new mixed-income housing financing models, the policy tools they are using to implement the models, and associated opportunities and challenges.
Home from Work: Design Trade-Offs in Office-to-Residential Conversions
Many US cities face two intertwined challenges: a shortage of housing units and a surplus of underused office space. Office-to-residential (O2R) conversions have emerged as a promising strategy, lauded for its potential to create new units while avoiding the carbon costs of demolition and new construction, revitalizing downtowns, and skirting the often costly barrier of neighborhood opposition. Yet these projects raise important questions about housing design and quality. Office-oriented floor plans often restrict daylight and complicate residential layouts, fueling debates over standards such as bedroom window requirements. At the same time, conversions can offer qualities rarely found in new multifamily housing, including more varied unit layouts, generous ceiling heights, and expansive shared amenities. This event will bring together architects behind major O2R conversions to discuss the design strategies, compromises, and innovations defining this emerging typology. What trade-offs are worth making in the pursuit of more sustainable and abundant housing? A transcript of this discussion will be edited for inclusion in The State of Housing Design 2027, a book to be published by the Joint Center for Housing Studies in March 2027.
Learn more: https://harvard.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1Xkg4WNUTV2e-o1On5eLOw#/registration
The ROAD to Small-Dollar Homeownership
The biggest housing bill in decades will become law this week. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act is a comprehensive, omnibus legislation that seeks to address the country’s housing shortage. From encouraging new construction to cutting burdensome regulations and easing rules for manufactured housing, much of the ROAD to Housing Act aligns with the national movement to fix the supply crisis by building more homes faster.
But the law also tackles an often-overlooked aspect of this crisis: the financing systems that lock millions of families out of affordable homes that already exist. The legislation’s small-dollar mortgage and home repair provisions seek to increase the supply, financing and quality of this critical housing stock.
Join The Future of Land and Housing program online on July 22, 2026 from 12PM-1PM ET for a discussion of how the ROAD Act could unlock millions of existing affordable homes nationwide, and what needs to happen next for the promise of the ROAD Act to become reality. We’ll begin by previewing a soon to be released New America and Craig J. Richardson Economic Consulting, LLC report, commissioned by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, that explores supply, financing and quality solutions for increasing access to small-dollar homes (several of which intersect with provisions in the ROAD Act).
Learn more: https://events.newamerica.org/theroadtosmalldollarhomeowners
The ROAD to Small-Dollar Homeownership
The biggest housing bill in decades will become law this week. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act is a comprehensive, omnibus legislation that seeks to address the country’s housing shortage. From encouraging new construction to cutting burdensome regulations and easing rules for manufactured housing, much of the ROAD to Housing Act aligns with the national movement to fix the supply crisis by building more homes faster.
But the law also tackles an often-overlooked aspect of this crisis: the financing systems that lock millions of families out of affordable homes that already exist. The legislation’s small-dollar mortgage and home repair provisions seek to increase the supply, financing and quality of this critical housing stock.
Join The Future of Land and Housing program online on July 22, 2026 from 12PM-1PM ET for a discussion of how the ROAD Act could unlock millions of existing affordable homes nationwide, and what needs to happen next for the promise of the ROAD Act to become reality. We’ll begin by previewing a soon to be released New America and Craig J. Richardson Economic Consulting, LLC report, commissioned by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, that explores supply, financing and quality solutions for increasing access to small-dollar homes (several of which intersect with provisions in the ROAD Act).
Speakers
Julia Gordon, Senior Fellow, The Center for Affordable Housing Lending (NAAHL)
Craig J. Richardson, Professor of Economics, Winston-Salem State University (WSSU)
Tara Roche, Project Director, Housing Program, Pew Charitable Trusts
Sabiha Zainulbhai, Deputy Director, Future of Land and Housing Program at New America
Learn more: https://events.newamerica.org/theroadtosmalldollarhomeowners
Using Storytelling to Win and Build
Using Storytelling to Win and Build
Stories are powerful. Sharing our stories publicly helps us connect with people and build power to transform the world we live in. In a world of mis- and disinformation, our stories are undeniable, and can be used to amplify and solve the problems we all face. Join us to learn the basics of storytelling and narrative strategy, and how to use them to shift the balance of power away from corporate landlords and lenders and towards tenants and homeowners.
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
11 AM - 12 PM PT / 2 PM - 3 PM ET
Virtual webinar: RSVP here.
Led by Cameron Foster, Communications Manager.
Celebrating 250: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Homeownership
As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, we reflect on the American Dream of homeownership and the economic freedom and prosperity it represents. Despite extremely challenging market dynamics, recent polling underscores the bedrock role that homeownership plays in every generation’s idea of the American Dream. This webinar will spotlight the resilient strategies that allow homebuyers to overcome the obstacles, focusing on credit building and preparation, housing counseling, and post-purchase sustainability planning to create successful and stable wealth-building opportunities. Join our experts to discuss how we make homeownership happen in today’s distinct markets and continue the legacy of American homeownership and opportunity. This event is part of our webinar series sponsored by NeighborWorks America.
Learn more: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_puTD61PVRey0qbcGqgB4EQ#/registration