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Council advances "Yes In God's Backyard" pilot to help faith groups build affordable housing
Summary
Council approved the YIGBY pilot to streamline permitting and offer technical help to faith-based and nonprofit landowners proposing CRA-eligible affordable housing, accompanied by testimony from faith leaders and housing advocates supporting the program.
Columbus City Council approved the "Yes In God's Backyard" (YIGBY) pilot program to make it easier for churches, faith-based and nonprofit owners to develop affordable housing on land they already own.
Council President Harden described YIGBY as a city-administered pilot that expedites site engineering and building review, provides technical assistance, and…
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