Skip to Main Content

The Buzz

Ohio REALTORS in partnership with the Greater Ohio Policy Center (GOPC) to unveil Housing Ohio: Tools for Development

Mar 27, 2025

Ohio REALTORS® in partnership with the Greater Ohio Policy Center (GOPC) held a press conference on Tuesday, March 25th at the Ohio Statehouse to introduce Housing Ohio: Tools for Development. The event featured the official release of a comprehensive toolkit designed to assist local communities across Ohio in creating high-quality, attainable housing.  

Housing Ohio: Tools for Development includes:

  1. Guidance on common zoning adjustments that will help spur development by reducing barriers to building.
  2. Two free building plans that will reduce costs for developers and shorten development timelines.
  3. A guide on how to set up a pre-approved plans program at the local level. Such a program will reduce permitting timelines and increase certainty in the permitting process, and thus, reduce costs for developers.

"Housing Ohio: Tools for Development is a game-changer. By providing a streamlined approach to home design and development, this resource empowers local leaders, builders, and policymakers to create high-quality, attainable housing efficiently while preserving architectural integrity. Ohio REALTORS® is proud to collaborate with the Greater Ohio Policy Center on this innovative tool to help meet the evolving needs of Ohio’s housing market," said Ohio REALTORS President Michelle Billings.

The press conference featured the following speakers:

  • Senator Michelle Reynolds
  • Mayor Sharetta Smith – City of Lima
  • Michelle Billings – President of Ohio REALTORS®
  • Patrick Bravo – President of the Ohio Land Bank Association
  • Erica Spaid Patras – Greater Ohio Policy Center

The Housing Ohio toolkit marks a significant step forward in addressing the growing demand for attainable housing and will play a pivotal role in shaping Ohio’s housing future. Ohio REALTORS® and the Greater Ohio Policy Center are proud to present this resource to the public and encourage all community leaders, builders, and policymakers to attend the event to learn more about how this toolkit can benefit their local housing initiatives.

Ohio REALTORS, with more than 36,000 members, is the largest professional trade association in Ohio. Leading with expertise, professionalism and an entrepreneurial spirit, REALTORS in Ohio are committed to their clients and communities.

Return to Blog

More Buzz About...