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Affordable Housing Wins Are Good for People and Their Pets
Thanks to a recent advocacy update from the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO), we are pleased to report that Congress recently passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. This is the most comprehensive federal housing legislation in more than two decades. The bipartisan law aims to expand affordable housing, improve access to housing assistance, and increase housing supply.
Ohio Rent Continues to Outpace Wages, Increasing Financial Insecurity
A new report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition and the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio highlights a growing challenge for Ohio renters: wages are no longer keeping pace with the rising cost of housing. According to the 2026 Ohio Out of Reach report, a full-time worker in Ohio must earn at least $23.82 per hour to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment.
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— Nelson Mandela
