New count reveals increased homelessness in Oxford, Butler County
New data from a point in time count shows that Oxford's homeless population increased by nearly 25% in the past year, but that's still a smaller increase than across Butler County.
Housing
Miami students living off-campus face evictions
Students at two off-campus rental complexes are facing eviction proceedings this semester. Miami University's Student Success Center offers services to help students facing challenges but rarely hears from students who have been evicted.
Oxford’s cold shelter low on funding after frigid January
Frigid temperatures kept Oxford's cold shelter busy throughout February. The executive director of TOPSS says the program was intended to last through the end of February but had nearly depleted its funds.
32-unit Habitat for Humanity proposal on Chestnut gets Planning Commission approval
Oxford has put grant funding toward an affordable housing project on Chestnut Street. Now, that project is one step closer to construction following the Planning Commission's approval of site plans at a January meeting.
Oxford has allocated the last of its American Rescue Plan funds. Where has the money gone?
Oxford has used pandemic-era relief funds to support housing and economic development projects, offer aid to local organizations, improve on the courthouse's AV systems and more in the past four years.
Oxford adopts route for northwestern trail arc, approves funding method for Housing Trust
Oxford City Council approved a route for the northwest arc of the Oxford Area Trail System, which will complete a loop around the city. Later, council members passed a resolution aimed at funding the city's Housing Trust.
Oxford housing commission considers tools to support tenants
Oxford's Housing Advisory Commissions considered ways to protect tenants against evictions and help renters understand their rights during a December meeting.