COHHIO closely monitors state legislation and rules that affect Ohioans who are struggling to emerge from poverty and fights at the Statehouse for policies that alleviate homelessness, expand housing and protect the vulnerable from predatory consumer practices. For more information on the Ohio Housing Trust Fund, visit our Housing Trust Fund page.
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 essential for us to come together, share our insights, and [...]
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 homelessness can be arrested and fined for sleeping outside, even [...]
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 a modest two-bedroom apartment in Ohio, according to a report [...]
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 it could undermine the Ohio Housing Trust Fund, the primary [...]
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 Housing in Ohio was one of 38 organizations in the [...]
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 for people facing eviction, and increase transparency in real property [...]
