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
Invest in Ohio’s Housing Recovery
Join our request for a one-time investment of federal funds to expand access to affordable housing in Ohio! The American Rescue Plan passed in March [...]
Racial Equity & Homelessness 101 Training
R.E.A.C.H Ohio/COHHIO’s Racial Equity Committee is happy to announce another 4 part Racial Equity and Homelessness 101 training. This Interactive training was developed as a [...]
Housing Ohio Conference 2022 Request for Proposals
It is with great excitement to announce we are starting the planning process for next year's conference. We invite you to submit a workshop proposal [...]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Advocates Call on Ohio Courts to Protect Tenants Facing Eviction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUG. 27, 2021 CONTACT: Marcus Roth, marcusroth@cohhio.org Melissa Dutton, mdutton@columbuslegalaid.org Advocates Call on Ohio Courts to Protect Tenants Facing Eviction In the [...]
ALERT: Advocate for Housing Infrastructure!
Updated Oct. 14 Seize the moment to help advocate for affordable housing in the $3.5 trillion infrastructure and economic recovery package! In cooperation with [...]
COHHIO Applauds Eviction Moratorium Extension
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUG. 4, 2021 The Center for Disease Control renewed its eviction moratorium to remain in effect until Oct. 3. The CDC's new [...]
Report Highlights Evictions During the Pandemic
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AUG. 2, 2021 Advocates Warn of Post-Moratorium Spike The number of Ohioans receiving an eviction notice plummeted when the pandemic started, but [...]
Housing Now for Homeless Families
The Housing Now for Homeless Families Program (HNHF) offers grants to local nonprofits that provide temporary financial assistance and supportive services to rehouse families with [...]
Report Highlights Gap Between Rising Rents, Tenants’ Actual Wages
UPDATED July 16, 2021 Amidst reports of rapidly rising housing costs, a report issued Wednesday shows Ohio tenants need to earn at least $16.64 an [...]
