Mayor Ginther Introduces Nearly $3M in Housing Stability Investments

Mayor Ginther Introduces Nearly $3M in Housing Stability Investments

Published on April 22, 2026

For Immediate Release

April 22, 2026

Contact: Jennifer Lockrey, Office of the Mayor, (614) 673-9559

Mayor Ginther Introduces Nearly $3 Million in Housing Stability Investments

City funding for eviction prevention, legal assistance and housing stabilization services will help stabilize families and prevent homelessness

COLUMBUS, Ohio - Mayor Andrew J. Ginther today introduced nearly $3 million in housing stability investments to help residents stay in their homes, avoid eviction and navigate housing challenges. The investments, directed by the city's new Division of Housing Stability and advancing to Columbus City Council, will strengthen the city's ability to intervene in instances of housing instability sooner, help resolve landlord-tenant disputes and support residents before life's challenges can lead to an eviction or homelessness.

"In a city where housing costs are threatening to destabilize more families, we cannot respond by merely increasing what we spend on the shelter system," said Mayor Ginther. "We must do more to help residents stay housed and stable, so they don't need the system in the first place."

Investments announced today include:

• Homelessness prevention (Resilient Housing Initiative): $965,000 for the Resilient Housing Initiative, which Mayor Ginther introduced in November as federal COVID-era emergency rental assistance funds dwindled. The program equips community agencies to serve residents facing an immediate housing crisis with housing problem-solving support, case management and targeted financial assistance designed to prevent eviction and displacement. The initiative is the first time city funds have been used directly for this purpose. Funds will be directed to Broad Street Presbyterian Church ($202,500), Jewish Family Services ($180,000), Columbus Literacy Council ($157,500), The Homeless Families Foundation ($155,250), Gladden Community House ($90,000), St. Stephen's Community House ($90,000) and the YMCA of Central Ohio ($90,000).
• Eviction Court services (Access to Counsel): $1.5 million offer legal representation to income-eligible tenants facing eviction.
• Mediation services: $300,000 to support pre-filing and in-court mediation services that help tenants and landlords reach workable agreements.
• Displaced tenant services: $90,000 to provide temporary housing, relocation assistance and case management for residents evacuated from unsafe housing conditions.

"We know that preventing homelessness starts with helping families stay housed," said Karen Mozenter, CEO of Jewish Family Services. "Programs like the Resilient Housing Initiative allow us to respond earlier, tailor support to individual needs, and connect residents with the resources they need to stabilize."

About the City of Columbus

Columbus is the 15th largest city in the United States and one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the Midwest. With a diverse economy and strong neighborhoods, Columbus is nationally recognized for its affordability, quality of life and proactive approach to fostering growth to benefit all residents. Under Mayor Andrew J. Ginther's leadership, Columbus is building an equitable and prosperous future as America's Opportunity City.

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