Recorder urges transparency after $463,000 turned over to Ohio Housing Trust Fund

Jul 6, 2026

Mahoning County’s recorder reported that his office turned over $463,000 to the Ohio Housing Trust Fund and urged commissioners and state officials for clearer tracking of how that money is awarded and spent locally.

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The Mahoning County recorder told commissioners on July 2 that his office turned over $463,000 to the Ohio Housing Trust Fund through June 30 and predicted the figure would rise to more than $1,000,000 for the year. He said half of certain recording fees are remitted to the state and expressed concern that local officials receive little information about how those funds are later awarded or spent.

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