We can solve the affordable housing CHALLENGE

Central Ohio is a growing community with growing affordable-housing needs. In our inaugural research report, we identified 54,000 low- and moderate-income households in Franklin County that pay more than half of their income for housing. That affordability gap is the result of existing economic, housing-cost, and demographic trends — and future population projections indicate the need will only grow larger.

This gap might feel overwhelming, but unlike other problems facing our community, we have proven solutions to the challenge.

the 2024-2026 strategic plan builds on success

We promote regional housing needs through three data-driven program pillars:

  • Ensure Housing Development is Optimized to Central Ohio’s Affordability Needs

  • Promote Wealth-Building and Community Stability Through Obtainable and Retainable Homeownership

  • Stabilize Renter Households with Short-Term Rental Assistance and Supportive Services for Security & Economic Mobility

These efforts are guided by two additional qualitative pillars:

  • Advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice in Our Work and Workplaces

  • Solidify AHACO’s Reputation as a Strong, Trusted, and Reliable Authority in the Housing Space

Through determined advocacy, regional collaboration, and exceptional public partnerships, our members and advisors have helped generate over $800 million in now and innovative financing and funding programs for the region. Read the full plan and our progress so far in the documents below.

our history guides the path forward

In 2017, the Affordable Housing Alliance partnered with the Greater Ohio Policy Center to release an in-depth report that documented and illuminated the affordable housing needs facing our community. That foundational report informed a three-year start-up plan and continues to influence a long-term strategy for eliminating housing instability in our region.