SPRINGFIELD — Residents will be moving in soon because a new Clark County Land Bank program is transforming rundown lots into new affordable housing solutions.
[DOWNLOAD: Free WHIO-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]
As reported on News Center 7 at 5:00, Clark County is fighting against homelessness and creating affordable housing solutions as rent and housing demand continue to increase.
TRENDING STORIES:
- Bodies of 3 sisters found after visit with their father; Court records reveal likely cause of death
- Man refuses to pay $500 veterinarian fee, strangles his dog
- Ja’Marr Chase to join celebrity softball game at Day Air Ballpark
Four foreclosed lots in Springfield are being remodeled so they are no longer an eyesore for neighbors.
When the porches are built and the cement driveways harden, new residents will call these properties home for a more affordable price.
Springfield resident Nicolas told News Center 7’s Amber Jenkins that he’s watched people settle into Springfield for eight years.
As the population grows and housing becomes scarce, the rent is going up.
“Now it’s so high. I think it’s very difficult for people right now to get a house,” Nicolas said.
The new homes will range from two to three bedrooms with a couple of bathrooms.
“We’re definitely committed to revitalizing the neighborhood, not only here, but throughout Clark County. So we’ve done a number of different demolitions, as well as turning over vacant lots to neighbors,” Land Reutilization Corporation Official Kara Van Zant said.
County commissioners and Springfield City Officials gave the land bank $2 million to combat the growing population by focusing on housing for couple and small families.
The nonprofit is starting its affordable homes program with four lots for now, but is looking at more.
“We’ve got a number of lots we’ve already identified. The next ten are identified for the West Grand, southern area,” Van Zant said.
Clark County Land Bank is now accepting applications to determine eligible applicants for these new homes.
Editor’s Note: The previous version of this story used the word “tenant,” however, these homes are not rental properties. The Clark County Land Bank is the agency overseeing the process of accepting eligible applicants. Additionally, these are new homes built on tax forfeited lots, they are not rehabilitated homes.
[SIGN UP: WHIO-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
©2025 Cox Media Group
