Homelessness in Ohio local government
What Ohio city councils, county boards and school districts are deciding about homelessness — plain-English summaries written from official agendas and minutes, updated as meetings happen.
25 Ohio meetings since 2024 covered homelessness. Counts are directional — coverage varies by place and platform.
Places in Ohio with the most homelessness activity
- Cincinnati, OH (9)
- Ashtabula County, OH (5)
- Fairview Park, OH (2)
- Springfield, OH (2)
- Marion, OH (1)
- Canton, OH (1)
- Mahoning County, OH (1)
- Hancock County, OH (1)
- Dayton, OH (1)
- Cincinnati Public Schools, OH (1)
- Cleveland, OH (1)
Latest matching meetings
Westshore Council of Governments to review MOU and grant transfer
The council will receive reports from various regional commissions and agencies. Members will consider the approval of a memorandum of understanding for the Eastern Lorain County Emergency Response Team and a grant transfer for Drive to Succeed.
Committee expands The Banks development boundary and approves updated design plan.
The Housing & Growth Committee will hold a public hearing and vote on a major amendment to Planned Development No. 43, expanding The Banks development boundary in the Central Business District. The committee will also approve the updated Urban Design Plan to guide future construction and zoning within the area…
Council to vote on staggered terms and grant funding
Marion City Council will vote on amending council terms to four years and authorize the fire department to apply for FEMA grants. The body will also approve accepting donations for YMCA scholarships and funding for Kenton Avenue shelters.
Committee considers $3.27M bridge loan for homeless programs
The Budget, Finance & Governance Committee reviews the City Manager's FY2027 budget update, state of the fleet, and the Cincy on Track capital program. The committee will vote on accepting multiple grants and donations, appropriating land for Wasson Way Phase 7, and a resolution for street lighting assessments. A key…
Council to consider $3.27M bridge loan for homeless services
The City Council will vote on a significant reserve fund to prevent service gaps for homeless organizations if federal HUD funding is delayed. The meeting also includes updates to the urban design and boundaries of The Banks development and several board appointments.
Board considers $4M paving program and police body cameras
The Board of Control will vote on several contracts and contract amendments. They will extend deadlines for homeless service contracts totaling over $180,000, purchase a valve exerciser trailer for $90,157, buy 60 body cameras for $105,108, finalize a change order for Cleveland Ave SE reconstruction, and award a $4.09…
Council hears reports and considers emergency response MOU
This Westshore Council of Governments meeting is largely procedural, with reports from regional agencies and updates on ongoing initiatives. Members will receive the financial report and hear from RTA, NOACA, and other commissions. Old business includes the Northeast Ohio Coalition for the Homeless and the West Shore…
Committee to discuss alley house numbers and Bridge Street speed signs
The Safety Forces Committee will hear the police and fire chiefs' February statistics reports and a presentation on APD homeless outreach. It will then address unfinished business items concerning alley house numbers and the installation of speed signs on Bridge Street. No other decisions are listed on the agenda.
Council considers $350,000 emergency ordinance for Habitat for Humanity housing
The Cincinnati City Council will advise on numerous appointments and reappointments to city boards and agencies. It will adopt a resolution honoring the fire department’s actions at Bramble Park. Several emergency ordinances are up for approval, including large fund transfers for affordable housing, shelter…
Board approves $19,687.50 shift of local match to County Homeless Continuum of Care
The Mahoning County Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on multiple resolutions, budget additions, and contract approvals. Items include a $19,687.50 amendment to the local match for the County Homeless Continuum of Care, several lead‑hazard remediation agreements, and a credit‑card acquisition for the…
Commissioners will approve a flooring repair contract and several fund transfers
The board will consider a series of resolutions authorizing fund appropriations, transfers, and payments to various county funds, including the Children’s Trust Fund, Juvenile Court Special Project Fund, and Sanitary Landfill Fund. They will also vote on a contract to repair flooring in the Hancock County Justice…
Committee to discuss homelessness prevention and rehabilitation partnerships
The Community Development, Economic Development, and Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to discuss strategies for homelessness prevention. The body will focus on collaboration with local rehabilitation centers and the implementation of wraparound services.
Dayton City Commission to consider $620,721 in police and water equipment purchases
The City Commission will review City Manager recommendations for various purchase orders and grant agreements. The body is also considering zoning changes and property appropriations for road reconstruction projects.
City and CPS board hold joint meeting on student services and budget
The City of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Public Schools board members are holding a joint special meeting. They will discuss collaborations regarding student transportation, staffing, and resources for families experiencing homelessness.
CPS board and city committee discuss budget, busing, and student body changes
This special joint meeting of the Cincinnati Public Schools board and the City's Healthy Neighborhoods Committee will discuss and receive presentations on several topics, including Metro busing for middle school students, CPS crossing guards, changes in student populations at various school buildings, resources for…
Committee to discuss proposed moratoriums and downtown homeless plan
The Ashtabula City Council committee will discuss proposed moratoriums and review a summer plan for the downtown homeless population. The agenda also includes updates on a tax abatement percentage and an Appalachian grant project.
Committee to consider ordinance on unlawful discriminatory salary practices
The Finance, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee will review several emergency ordinances. These include a proposal to address discriminatory salary practices and various contracts for port control, public health, and electric vehicle infrastructure.
Committee to review Brent Spence Bridge concerns and sidewalk repair pilot
The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure Committee will receive reports on the Brent Spence Bridge corridor concerns from Queensgate to Downtown and on the Sidewalk Repair Pilot Program. A presentation on research into innovative homelessness prevention programs will also be given. No votes or decisions are…
Rezoning 2846 May Street in Walnut Hills for two multi-family buildings
The committee will hold a public hearing on an emergency ordinance to rezone 2846 May Street from manufacturing to urban mix to allow two mid-rise residential buildings. They will also receive an encampment update, consider motions on a vacant building registry and an API for rental listings, and rename a portion of…
City Commission to consider multiple contract renewals and a $219,935 housing grant
The commission will hold a first reading of several ordinances, including contract renewals for lawn care, polymer purchase, and an amendment to allow electronic signatures. In a second reading, the body will consider renewals of utility billing and medical billing contracts, a GIS amendment, a tax increment financing…
City Commission to vote on street material contracts and vehicle purchases
The City Commission will consider several contracts for street materials and the purchase of new Ford F-150 trucks. The body will also review proposals for homelessness services, vacant property registration, and a rezoning request for 0 East St.
Council to vote on vacant building registration ordinance, hear homelessness update
The Equitable Growth & Housing Committee will consider an ordinance to create a new Chapter 1125 for vacant building registration in the Cincinnati Municipal Code, modifying civil offense classifications. Members will also receive a presentation from local organizations on the state of family homelessness in the city.
Council holds work session to discuss homeless issue and plan
The Ashtabula City Council will hold a work session on Jan 6, 2025. The meeting includes a panel discussion to debrief information about the homeless issue and to consider elements of the "Compassion with Results" plan. No formal actions or votes are listed; the session appears to be for discussion and public comment.
Committee considers youth football sites and eviction prevention updates
The Climate, Environment & Infrastructure committee will hear presentations on the Eviction Prevention Ecosystem and the Strategies to End Homelessness Impact Award. Members will also consider a motion regarding dedicated sites for youth football leagues.
City Council committee to discuss ordinance regarding homeless population
The Community Development, Economic Development, and Parks & Recreation Committee will meet to discuss a potential ordinance regarding the homeless population, using the City of Mentor's ordinance as a reference. The meeting also includes a housing update from the Assistant Director of Planning and Community…