Wayne County is rolling out a new round of funding to assist landlords with small-scale properties in meeting federal housing standards.
The initiative, explained by County Economic Development Director Brian Pincelli, is a collaboration between the county, The Housing Council at PathStone, and both the Newark and Geneva Housing Authorities.
This effort aims to support landlords who manage fewer than 15 units in upgrading their properties to comply with Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program inspections and health and safety regulations.
The program was designed in response to a 2021 affordable housing study that highlighted the necessity for maintaining affordable housing and increasing Section 8 accommodations in the county.
After a successful first funding round of $225,000 from Enterprise Community Partners in 2022, this second phase introduces $245,000 to continue property improvements.
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