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A proposed Ohio state bill would incentivize local governments to support pro-housing policies through an annual grant program, reports Avery Kreemer in Dayton Daily News.
The program, which would be funded by removing a non-business tax credit for property owners, could create $100 million to $150 million per year in revenue that would be distributed among cities that adopt three or more pro-housing policies. Cities can choose from a list of 12 policies that include increasing new housing permits, limiting parking requirements, permitting accessory dwelling units, and allowing density increases. “Total permits for new home starts dropped 14.8% last year, from 1,992 in 2022 to 1,697 in 2023, according to Home Builders Association of Dayton.”
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