FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ohio — Across the state, housing insecurity is showing up in the numbers and in courtrooms.
What You Need To Know
- Housing instability is rising statewide as new data shows more than 1.2 million Ohioans spend at least half their income on housing
- Eviction filings remain near record levels in Franklin County, with last year hitting 25,000 and this year on pace to reach a similar total
- Housing advocates say rent continues to outpace income while financial assistance and affordable options are becoming harder to access
New data from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency shows more than 1.2 million Ohioans spend at least half their income just to keep a roof over their heads, placing them in the category of housing unstable.
In Franklin County, eviction filings hit a record 25,000 last year, with this year’s total on pace to reach a similar level…