COLUMBUS, OHIO — Woda Cooper Cos. and co-developer Community Development for All People have opened Columbus Renaissance Housing, a 46-unit affordable housing property in Columbus. Units are reserved for tenants earning up to 60 percent of area median income, which amounts to an annual salary of $61,980 for a family of four.
The development of Columbus Renaissance Housing was funded by a combination of public and private investment from entities including the City of Columbus, Franklin County, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus & Franklin County and Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority, as well as several commercial investors and lenders.
The community is comprised of one three-story building that includes 12 one-bedroom apartments, 28 two-bedroom apartments, and six three-bedroom apartments. Three units offer features for renters with mobility challenges, and one unit is designed for individuals with sight or hearing disabilities.