Archives For: OH
Toledo, Land Bank Awarded $9.8 Million to Demolish Blighted Properties
Toledo and the Lucas County Land Bank have been awarded $9.8 million to demolish vacant homes affecting the city with blight.
6 Dec 2022
Various States Ease COVID-19 Consumer Protections
An update of state and federal actions for COVID-19 related moratoriums, including California, DC, Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Ohio and Virginia.
7 Sep 2021
Report: Biden Picks Marcia Fudge to Lead HUD
According to news outlets, President-Elect Joe Biden has reportedly selected Ohio congresswoman Marcia Fudge to serve as secretary for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). DS News offers a summary of media coverage.
8 Dec 2020
Severe Storms Cause Northeast Ohio Home Flooding
Cleveland.com published an article outlining severe thunderstorm activity that caused home flooding in parts of Ohio.
7 Sep 2020
FEMA Declared Disaster Ohio
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Ohio affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic beginning on January 20, 2020 and continuing.
31 Mar 2020
Spring Storms Damage Homes in South, Midwest
The Weather Channel published a report outlining severe thunderstorm activity that spawned tornadoes and caused flooding in portions of the South and Midwest.
29 Mar 2020
‘Tornado Outbreak’ Devastates Ohio Communities
FEMA issued a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Ohio affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides that took place May 27-29, 2019.
18 Jun 2019
FEMA Declared Disaster Ohio
FEMA issued an update to a Presidential Major Disaster Declaration for areas in Ohio affected by severe storms, flooding and landslides that took place February 5-13, 2019.
30 Apr 2019
Youngstown to Consider Charging $500 to Pick Up Major Clean Outs
The Vindicator published an article outlining soon-to-be proposed legislation in Youngstown, Ohio, that would create a $500 fee for property owners who perform large-scale clean outs and leave the trash for city pick-up. The ordinance is expected to be introduced at the April 3, 2019, city council meeting.
14 Mar 2019
Cuyahoga County Considers Sweeping Housing Program to Stabilize Neighborhoods
Cleveland.com published an article outlining a proposed Cuyahoga County, Ohio, plan aiming to stabilize home values and eliminate blight. The plan also would redirect the county land bank to focus on property rehabilitation as opposed to demolition.
4 Jan 2019