Rep. Klopfenstein Applauds Workforce Housing Grant Designated for Village of Antwerp

State Representative Roy Klopfenstein (R-Haviland) today applauded the recent announcement by Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Development that the village of Antwerp in Paulding County will receive a $2.3 million grant to support the creation of workforce housing through the Residential Economic Development District (REDD) program.

The Village of Antwerp is set to receive a $2.3 million grant to support the development of 345 workforce housing units through major infrastructure and roadway improvements. Funding will be used to construct new roadways, drainage systems, sanitary sewer lines, and water infrastructure needed to support a high-density residential development. 

“Workforce housing is critical for the continued growth of our communities. This investment in our community will help create more housing opportunities for families and workers in Paulding County while supporting the area’s economic development. I appreciate the support from Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Development in helping make this project possible,” said Rep. Klopfenstein.

According to the press release, the Village of Antwerp has established a Priority Workforce Housing District and eliminated development fees to encourage new housing construction. These investments will create a mix of single-family homes, duplexes, and multifamily units while helping address regional workforce housing demand. This project helps support housing demand created by investments from First Quality Tissue in Defiance. 

Governor DeWine and the Ohio Department of Development announced last week that more than $9 million in grants would be provided to support the creation of workforce housing in five counties through the Residential Economic Development District (REDD) program.