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Department of DevelopmentAdministration 111 N. Front Street, 8th Floor Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 645.7795 (614) 645.6675 [FAX]
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Director's Office The Department of Development is responsible for code enforcement, economic development, housing, land redevelopment, neighborhood services and planning. Check out the link to a video for more information about the department. - learn more
Development Director Steve Schoeny talks about Affordable Housing.
Code Enforcement Our Mission: To improve the quality of life in Columbus neighborhoods through implementation and enforcement of the City's Housing, Zoning, Graphics, Health, Sanitation, and Safety Codes. - learn more
Economic Development The Economic Development Division assists local businesses and provides information to companies looking to expand or relocate in Columbus. - learn more
Housing The Housing Division serves Columbus by preserving and producing housing that helps build strong, distinct and vibrant neighborhoods. The Housing Division offers programs to assist homeowners, housing developers and rental property owners. - learn more
Land Redevelopment Division and Land Bank Program The Columbus Land Bank was established in 1994 to improve Columbus neighborhoods by returning vacant, abandoned and underutilized residential and commercial properties into productive community assets. - learn more
Planning The Planning Division is responsible for neighborhood planning, commercial overlays, board and commission (Downtown, University District and East Franklinton), historic preservation, annexation and public art. - learn more
MORPC and City Announce RFP for Regional Housing Strategy The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and the City of Columbus announced that they are seeking proposals for a regional housing strategy as part of an overall strategy to deal with the shortage of affordable housing. The scope of the Request for Proposals (RFP) will include assessing the state of the housing market and affordability in the region; reviewing and analyzing current availability of public and private dollars to support affordable housing development; identifying data gaps necessary to develop regional recommendations; and identifying structural impediments to housing developments. The study will also include developing a housing strategy for the region that includes investment and policy recommendations for communities to support mixed income neighborhoods and regional growth. Regional Housing Strategy RFP
The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) and the City of Columbus announced that they are seeking proposals for a regional housing strategy as part of an overall strategy to deal with the shortage of affordable housing.
The scope of the Request for Proposals (RFP) will include assessing the state of the housing market and affordability in the region; reviewing and analyzing current availability of public and private dollars to support affordable housing development; identifying data gaps necessary to develop regional recommendations; and identifying structural impediments to housing developments. The study will also include developing a housing strategy for the region that includes investment and policy recommendations for communities to support mixed income neighborhoods and regional growth.
New Development planned in Franklinton for at-risk youth Finance Fund will transform two former motels in Franklinton to homes for at-risk youth. Learn more
City of Columbus Incentives Study The City of Columbus hired consulting firm HR&A to study the city’s use of tax incentives to support and encourage commercial, industrial and residential development. After a series of public meetings and legislative approval by City Council, the final policy documents are listed below. For more information about the policies, contact Hannah Reed at 614-645-8577. Incentive Study by HR&A CRA Assessment Report by VSIPublic Meeting Video CRA_map and overviewFinal Policy Legislation Final Policy OverviewFinal Housing Policy OverviewIndividual CRA AmendmentsCRA AmendmentsAC HumkoFifth by NorthwestFranklinton HilltopLindenLivingston and JamesMilo GroganNear EastNorth CentralShort NorthSouthsideWeinland Park
The City of Columbus hired consulting firm HR&A to study the city’s use of tax incentives to support and encourage commercial, industrial and residential development. After a series of public meetings and legislative approval by City Council, the final policy documents are listed below. For more information about the policies, contact Hannah Reed at 614-645-8577. Incentive Study by HR&A CRA Assessment Report by VSIPublic Meeting Video CRA_map and overviewFinal Policy Legislation Final Policy OverviewFinal Housing Policy Overview
Individual CRA AmendmentsCRA AmendmentsAC HumkoFifth by NorthwestFranklinton HilltopLindenLivingston and JamesMilo GroganNear EastNorth CentralShort NorthSouthsideWeinland Park
Residential Tax Incentives Tax Incentives
Columbus Opportunity Zones Prospectus Learn more about Columbus Opportunity Zones and how your property may benefit. Columbus Opportunity Zone Prospectus
