Affordable Housing
Beatty on Housing
Owning a home has long been at the cornerstone of the American Dream.
That is why I will continue to support and develop programs that make home ownership more accessible to the average American. This is especially important as Central Ohio remains one of the fastest growing areas of the country. At the same time, we must ensure that renters’ rights are protected and expanded to protect against abusive and discriminatory housing practices.
Highlights of Beatty Work on Housing and Affordability
- Author of the Housing Financial Literacy Act to provide first-time homebuyers a discount on their mortgage insurance premium if they complete a financial counseling program.
- Secured $25 million to revitalize Columbus’ Near East side.
- Supports funding for housing assistance programs.
- Supports funding for McKinney Vento Homeless Assistance grants.
Read more below, or please contact my office for more information concerning my work and views on Housing.
More on Affordable Housing
Feb 1, 2017
Announcements
February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the courageous African-American leaders and historical moments in our country’s ongoing fight for equality and civil rights.
Sep 30, 2016
Announcements
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) has extended the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) through September 30, 2017.
Sep 27, 2016
News Articles
The Housing our Military Servicemembers (HOMeS) Act, H.R. 6124, which Stivers introduced with U.S. Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-OH), would designate former servicemembers as a subpopulation eligible for HUD homelessness assistance that incentivizes and rewards housing grantees to help former military members find homes.
Sep 23, 2016
News Articles
Rep. Joyce Beatty this week introduced two bills aimed at helping veterans – both cosponsored by fellow Central Ohio lawmakers.
Sep 23, 2016
Press Release
The HOMeS Act will help elevate the profile of veterans and former servicemembers for HUD homeless housing incentives, by explicitly including them as an eligible subpopulation for these payments in the U.S. Code.
Sep 21, 2016
Press Release
Beatty's new bill would allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to partner with public and private entities to increase legal services for homeless and at-risk of homelessness veterans.
Aug 9, 2016
Announcements
Catch up on Congresswoman Beatty's work in the Third Congressional District and the nation's capital.
Jul 24, 2016
News Articles
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty from Ohio’s 3rd Congressional district delivers this week’s CBC Message to America addressing the racial gap that exists amongst those attempting to achieve the American dream.
Jun 28, 2016
Announcements
Read the latest edition of the Beatty Bulletin.
May 18, 2016
Announcements
Award is presented annually to a Member of Congress working to secure and expand quality, affordable housing.