On July 10, 2026, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act goes into effect, bringing with it a broad, bipartisan set of federal housing policy changes aimed at reducing barriers to housing production, improving existing homes, and helping bring down housing costs over time.
At Greater Ohio Policy Center, we know that Ohio’s housing challenges are complex. Communities need more housing options, existing homes need reinvestment, and local governments need practical tools to make good development easier.
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is the largest housing affordability bill the United States has seen in decades. Come learn about the newly created pilot grant programs intended for states, local governments, and their nonprofit and quasi-governmental partners.
While programs rules will take months to be written, now is the time to start preparing to put forth strong applications.
Join GOPC on Tuesday, August 18 from 2:00 - 3:15 for 21st Century ROAD To Housing Act: What is it and How to Prepare for New Funding Opportunities. This webinar, generously supported by JPMorgan Chase, will focus on what communities can be doing now to prepare for when programs come online at the federal level to support housing development in the months and years ahead.
Scheduled speakers include:
Sam Sheets, Strategy Executive - Community & Affordable Lending at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Liz Osborn, Vice President of Policy - Enterprise Community Partners
Brian Larkin, Director, National Land Bank Network Center for Community Progress
Tiffaney Shaver, Planning + Development Coordinator Greater Lakes Community Action Partnership
Alison Goebel, Executive Director, Greater Ohio Policy Center
Join us for the 75 minute webinar to learn more (August 18, 2026 | 2pm-3:15pm ET)
The webinar is free, but space is limited. Register now by clicking the button below.