In Columbus, the affordable housing crisis is growing. The economic impact of the pandemic destabilized and displaced families while underscoring the need for us to move boldly towards affordable housing solutions. The City of Columbus is committed to ensuring every resident in Columbus a safe, decent, affordable place to call home.

In 2021, Councilmember Shayla Favor, chair of the Housing Committee championed the “Housing For All” legislative package, which passed in 2021. The package which focuses on dismantling the systems that have perpetuated racism and inequity within housing work to advance fair, affordable housing by protecting renters from income discrimination, providing security deposit payment options, and requiring landlords to provide rent receipts. The Housingfor All Education Campaign is a community-wide movement to ensure tenants and property owners alike are aware of their rights and are in compliance with this legislation.