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Ordinance Authorizing $1 Million Capital Contribution to Star House for New Homeless Youth Drop-In Center Renovations in Columbus

  • When: 2025/07/23
  • Address: Citywide, Columbus, OH
  • City: Columbus
  • State: OH
  • Category: Economic Development Incentives
  • Subcategory: Grants
  • Asset Class: Specialized Housing
  • Property Type: Supportive Housing
  • Size (Dollars): $1,000,000.00

This ordinance authorizes a capital contribution agreement of up to $1,000,000.00 with Star House to fund facility renovations. Star House, a non-profit corporation, has acquired a former church and school building on the south side of Columbus to establish a new drop-in center. This center aims to serve youth aged 14-24 experiencing homelessness, replicating their existing successful model. The funding is intended to support the necessary renovations of these newly acquired facilities. The ordinance also details the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Income Tax Set Aside Subfund to the Development Taxable Bond Fund, with reimbursement expected upon receipt of bond proceeds. Payments for eligible expenses are authorized from the effective date of the purchase order through December 31, 2027.

Source

Applicant - Star House


Ownership - Star House


Developer - Star House


City Representative - Director of the Department of Development