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Council funds 150 affordable units and bolsters public‑health programs
Summary
Council authorized up to $5 million for a 150‑unit affordable housing project and approved $3.8 million in contracts with federally qualified health centers plus a $1 million state HIV prevention grant to support clinics and wraparound services for vulnerable residents.
Council approved major investments in housing and public health.
Housing: The council authorized Ordinance 1356‑2026 to provide up to $5 million in pass‑through funding (via the Columbus‑Franklin County Finance Authority) to support Barman Family Homes LLC’s development of 150 affordable apartment homes serving families at 60% of area median income. The project will include one‑ to four‑bedroom units and tenant amenities and will be funded through the city’s income‑tax set‑aside sub fund and affordable‑housing bond resources.
Public health: Health committee approved Ordinance 1041‑2026 to contract with six federally qualified health centers (PrimaryOne Health, Heart of Ohio Family Health Centers, and others named) to continue primary and dental care and behavioral‑health services for underinsured and uninsured residents with a combined appropriation of $3.8 million. The ordinance lists services including prevention, immunizations, OBGYN care, dental, vision, and substance‑use services.
HIV prevention: Council also accepted a $1 million grant from the Ohio Department of Health (Ordinance 1479‑2026) to implement enhanced HIV prevention, surveillance and housing navigation to support people living with HIV and to help end the epidemic in Ohio.
Next steps: The development authority will finalize pass‑through agreements and timelines; Columbus Public Health will execute vendor contracts and incorporate grant deliverables into program operations.
