Ohio Foreclosures 2016: Damage in the Wake of the Housing Crisis
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2016
Level
City or Town
State(s)
Ohio
Policy Areas
Housing, Public Safety
This report analyzes the state of foreclosure filings in Ohio in 2015 and discusses the consequences of foreclosures on families, neighborhoods, and local governments. The report reveals that while foreclosure filings have declined, they remain times higher than pre-subprime lending levels. The report suggests increasing funding for housing counseling and legal aid, restoring local government funding, boosting resources for affordable housing, and providing state support to tackle neighborhood blight.