COLUMBUS, Ohio ( WCMH ) — The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority had a record-breaking year for investments, joining Columbus City Council in increased efforts to protect and promote affordable housing this week.
On Tuesday, CMHA announced a combined $78.9 million purchase of the Residences at Eden Park in northeast Columbus and The Orchards near Rickenbacker International Airport, two existing apartment complexes that will now offer affordable housing options for working families. The announcement followed a Monday City Council meeting where legislators passed three ordinances to help protect Columbus residents from eviction.
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Council passed a measure regulating residential wholesalers, which will require property investors who buy up homes and neighborhoods to register with the city and follow a new code of conduct. The measure was introduced by Council President Shannon Hardin, who said the new practices will offer increased transparency and protections for residents.