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.
Local organization targets housing insecurity in Oxford Since forming less than two years ago, Oxford Area Solutions for Housing has attracted more than 100 residents from across various sectors with its mission to end housing insecurity in Oxford.
Long-planned affordable housing project ends before breaking ground: City cites ‘untenable’ rent prices Oxford City Council voted to end an agreement with developers for a planned cottage community on Dec. 3. Also during the meeting, council approved a contract for Black Covered Bridge improvements and passed a resolution regarding on-campus developments.
Oxford passes short term rental restrictions, sells property to Habitat for Humanity Property owners outside the Mile Square will have to be permanent residents of their homes in order to use them as short term rentals after Oxford passed a new ordinance Aug. 20.
More affordable housing on the way as current Habitat plan nears completion The final two houses in Oxford's 20-home Habitat for Humanity development are set to finish construction this year. Two new affordable housing developments are in the works to meet additional housing needs.
Oxford OKs funding for Habitat for Humanity project, proposes short term rental restrictions Oxford City Council approved the use of grants and ARPA funding totaling nearly $1.5 million to support a future Habitat for Humanity project on Chestnut Street. Later, community development director Sam Perry presented an ordinance to rein in the short term rental market.
Miami University athletes volunteer for affordable housing construction in Oxford Miami's athletic department has partnered with Habitat for Humanity, sending student athletes to volunteer their time constructing housing in Oxford.