Rep. Baker Announces Nearly $15M for Low-Income Housing Assistance

March 2, 2026

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COLUMBUS – State Rep. Rachel Baker (D-Cincinnati) last week announced that the Controlling Board approved nearly $15M in funding for the Resident Services Coordinator Program, the Housing Development Assistance Program, and the Housing Assistance Grant Program, under the Ohio Housing Trust Fund.

“This is a critical investment in Ohioans. These efforts are essential for strengthening community wellbeing, supporting economic stability, and ensuring equitable access to safe, secure housing. Strengthening our housing infrastructure and support systems ensures that all members of our community have the foundation they need to succeed,” said Rep. Baker.

Dollars released by the Controlling Board this week will support the following projects:

$10M for the Housing Development Assistance Program which provides financing to developers to expand the supply of affordable housing for very low- to moderate-income individuals and families across Ohio;
$4.5M for the Housing Assistance Grant Program, which helps low-income homeowners remain safely in their homes. Through competitively selected nonprofit partners, the program funds emergency home repairs, accessibility modifications, and limited down payment assistance for households at or below 50% of area median income; and
$250K for the Resident Services Coordinator Program which supports coordinators who help low-income, elderly, and special-needs tenants in assisted rental housing access services, connect with community resources, and maintain stable housing.

The Ohio Housing Trust Fund provides funding for a full range of housing activities, including rental assistance, housing counseling, homebuyer assistance, handicapped accessibility modifications, rehabilitation, home repair, and new construction. These investments will expand Ohio’s supply of affordable housing while helping vulnerable residents remain safely housed—strengthening families, stabilizing neighborhoods, and ensuring more Ohioans have access to a safe, dignified place to call home.