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CMHA... Improving Housing Options

Providing housing opportunities is the Mission for Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority and we often work with partners to achieve that goal. Recently, the City of Cincinnati gathered data on the number of new housing units that were built as well as those preserved over the last five years. In that time frame, 4,177 new units were constructed, 1,280 were preserved and 1,325 were demolished across the city. Councilmember Reggie Harris invited CMHA along with other agencies to read through the report and provide recommendations based on what was learned by the findings.

Do you know what income levels are represented in your neighborhood? The Average Median Income or AMI provides insight on the housing mix of a community and it indicates if equity through housing is provided. Creating diverse housing options for all communities is not done just with the development of apartments, it is also achieved with homeownership. A tool rarely used is the development of homeownership options for all AMI levels, it is how we can increase community growth equitably and build stronger neighborhoods.

Affordable housing is a phrase we’ve all used and heard but what does it mean? Affordability is important at all income levels. A definition for the term “affordable housing” needs to be decided and finalized so that when it is said everyone is on the same page. An agreed upon definition will improve communication when speaking about affordable versus market rate housing.

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority is a housing developer and a great tool for spurring preservation and new development in partnership with other real estate developers. When developers join forces with CMHA, they build with reduced tax expenses and the PHA helps reduce the cost of the project. The idea is that developers that receive funds from the City of Cincinnati collaborate with CMHA and create housing solutions for families. As a community resource, CMHA is committed to providing and preserving quality housing. I was honored to participate and provide suggestions for a collective strategy that could improve housing options for families.

Kind Regards,

Gregory D. Johnson, MS, EDEP, PHM

Chief Executive Officer

Agency Spotlight on HCV

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program provides a subsidy that bridges the gap between what the market demands and what the family can afford. Our HCV program can provide housing assistance to over 11,600 low to moderate income families; including Veterans, the elderly and the disabled. CMHA makes payments to property owners on behalf of those families and the voucher holders also pay up to 40% of their adjusted gross income. Several enhancements have been implemented in the HCV Program and include:

Biennial inspections
Remote Virtual Inspections (RVIs)
A new partner portal that includes inspection results, ledger information and more
Increased payment standards
Good Neighbor Program for voucher holders

A property owner along with residents and CMHA staff recently shared information about their experience in the Housing Choice Voucher Program and it is available for you to view and share. Click here to watch. You can also find more information about the HCV Program on the CMHA website or by calling the Customer Service line at (513) 977-5800.

Many Thanks!

Thank you to all of the community partners that helped Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority go beyond housing to assist families. Businesses with open positions from childcare to senior services participated in the Hiring Event.

Preserving Precious Property

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority’s construction team is busily working to preserve the agency’s portfolio of affordable housing. Three buildings with a total of 32 units make up the Price Hill site, Horizon Hills. The transformation taking place is a mini-RAD conversion and expected to take just under a year to be completed. Phase 1 includes 12 of the 32 units where all ducts and soffits have been installed and painted. Also, some of the units have been updated with new flooring and appliances.

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