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CDF says tiny‑home cluster for veterans faces land, zoning and subsidy hurdles
Summary
Cincinnati Development Fund reported to commissioners that a $1 million ARPA set-aside for tiny homes faces barriers including land availability, zoning and the need for operating subsidies; CDF recommended holding the reserve while pursuing a prototype project and other veteran housing options.
The Cincinnati Development Fund (CDF) told Hamilton County Commissioners on Sept. 23 that a proposed tiny-home cluster for veterans transitioning out of homelessness is feasible in concept but faces practical obstacles including scarce developable land, local zoning and building-code requirements, and the need for long-term operating subsidies.
Jeff (county staff) summarized background: in December 2022 the board committed $36 million in ARPA funds to an affordable-housing leverage fund managed with CDF, and an amendment later set aside $1 million in ARPA dollars to explore a tiny-homes pilot for veterans. CDF—s Luke Bloetcher said the six-month feasibility effort found no "ready-made" pipeline of tiny-home projects and…
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