COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Headlines from around the country and in Central Ohio have been ruled by lumber futures during the past 12 months due to do-it-yourself projects, the need for quality lumber, and affordable housing.
“We have an immense amount of need right now,” said Boos. “Before COVID-19, there were 50,000 households that were paying more than half of their income towards housing. That’s the danger zone,” said Boos with emphasis.
That danger zone Boos referred to is when the person has to decide whether to buy food, medicine, make the rent, or pay for gas. Ultimately, the person’s income is stretched too thin.