Advocating for state and federal policies to promote affordable housing and end homelessness is one of COHHIO’s core functions. For decades COHHIO has given voice to the underrepresented, fighting to end homelessness and ensure all Ohioans have a safe, decent, affordable home.
See recent updates on the issues we’re working at the right. Visit the following pages for more information about COHHIO’s advocacy on Federal Issues, State Issues, and the Ohio Housing Trust Fund (OHTF). For press releases and coverage on these issues, visit the Media Room.
Advocacy Updates
COHHIO In Your Community
COHHIO is coming to a town near you! As we work to strengthen our coalition and tackle housing insecurity and homelessness in our communities, it's [...]
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Grants Pass v. Johnson
Updated July 18, 2024 (Download PDF version) The U.S. Supreme Court Opinion On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that people experiencing [...]
Report Highlights Growing Gap Between Rents and Wages
June 27, 2024 Report Highlights Growing Gap Between Rents and Wages https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gFyMXgs67k Full-time workers need to earn at least $20.81/hour just to afford [...]
Ohio Housing Trust Fund Update
Update June 25, 2024 The Ohio House Finance Committee advanced Senate Bill 94 today, despite a letter signed by over 200 organizations expressing concern that [...]
COHHIO Receives $2 Million HUD Award to Improve Youth Homelessness Response
June 7, 2024 Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio Receives $2 Million HUD Award to Improve Youth Homelessness Response The Coalition on Homelessness and [...]
COHHIO Supports Pro-Tenant Legislation
COHHIO Executive Director Amy Riegel recently testified on legislation in the Ohio Senate to allow for sealing of eviction records, expand access to legal counsel [...]