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  1. Projects are targeted at sites within Steubenville, which is in Jefferson County, Ohio. These projects are funded through the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program.

Jefferson County Landbank Launches Affordable Housing Initiative in Steubenville

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What happened

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The Jefferson County Landbank sold a new home in Steubenville through the Welcome Home Ohio program, which works in conjunction with the Jefferson Housing Development Corporation. This program provides grants to fund affordable owner-occupied homes. Officials plan to build several more properties in Steubenville and Toronto. To broaden the pool of potential buyers, Steubenville Mayor Ralph Petrella raised the income eligibility percentage from 80% to 120%.

From wtov9.com

Why it matters

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The initiative is part of efforts to revitalize neighborhoods in Jefferson County and address a local housing shortage. Officials state the program is expected to stimulate the economy by creating population growth. Funds generated from home sales are reinvested into the program for future construction.

Projects are targeted at sites within Steubenville, which is in Jefferson County, Ohio, and are funded through the Ohio Brownfield Remediation Program.

From wtov9.com

Who's involved

  • SteubenvilleCity where the housing revitalization projects are taking place.
  • OhioState where the housing revitalization program is operating.
  • Youngstown State UniversityPublic university that is establishing a new campus presence in Steubenville.
  • city councilLegislative body currently deliberating on an energy aggregation program in Steubenville.
  • MarciIndividual whose professional role is based in Steubenville.
  • PittsburghCity that has operational coordination with Steubenville.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • SteubenvilleSpeculative

    The local housing market might see increased demand and population growth due to the landbank program.

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