The City of Columbus has approved a contract with Feasibility Research Group Ohio, LLC to conduct a Housing Market Analysis Services report covering corporate Columbus, Franklin County, and surrounding counties. The report will analyze the local housing market and provide documentation supporting a community-wide rent standard exception request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The contract is funded through a $61,529.00 allocation from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) grant. The study aims to support affordable housing initiatives and provide critical insights into market trends and housing accessibility in the Columbus metropolitan area.
This analysis will provide data-driven insights into the Columbus housing market, supporting policy decisions for affordable housing initiatives. The study will help shape the city's approach to housing affordability and aid in securing federal support for rent adjustments.