Three ordinances unanimously approved by Council for properties that are in violation of City Codes.

The Columbus Dispatch features CMS' Eviction Prevention Services.

As of August 7th, Community Mediation Services of Central Ohio (CMS) began helping tenants in need apply for emergency rental assistance being provided by the City of Columbus -- if they have fallen behind in their rent, are at risk of eviction and have not already used their maximum number of months of assistance since March 2020.

For help applying for this assistance tenants may call 614-228-7191 extension 13 at the CMS office and leave their phone number and the best time to be reached. A CMS staff mediator will call them back to begin the application process by phone.

Please note: NO WALKINS WITHOUT APPOINTMENTS WILL BE SEEN AT THE CMS OFFICE.

Ohio's two year spending plan includes $100 million in tax credits to help finance 4,000 new rental units over the next four years. This money is in addition to $50 million recently approved by the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority to support four affordable housing projects in central Ohio related to Cobblestone Manor, new senior apartments in Grove City, Country Ridge Apartments in Hilliard, Sugar Grove Square Apartments in Westerville and Westerville Senior Housing.