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   Posted: 5:17 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013
Butler County housing agency has $38M economic impact

By Chelsey Levingston
Staff Writer 
BUTLER COUNTY — 
Neighborhood Housing Services of Hamilton Inc., which provides homeownership and foreclosure prevention counseling services to all of Butler County, has contributed more than $38 million to the local economy over a five year period, a recent study indicated.
The independent study determined that from 2008 through 2012, Neighborhood Housing Services of Hamilton generated $8 million of income to local employees, $5 million in tax revenue and sustained more than 56 jobs annually, according to the Butler County housing group.
“This study reinforces that our work creating successful homeowners and developing high-quality affordable housing opportunities is good for the business community and strengthens our economy,” said Lorie DiStaola, executive director of Neighborhood Housing Services of Hamilton, in a statement announcing the results of the study.
New England Research Group, a Vermont-based market research company, analyzed nine organizations focused on providing affordable housing in Ohio including the Hamilton nonprofit organization. The housing groups belong to the NeighborWorks Collaborative of Ohio, which sponsored the study.
The research analyzed the effects of the physical construction of affordable housing, community development activity, and counseling and educational programs to help first-time home buyers and homeowners who are struggling to prevent foreclosure.
It found Neighborhood Housing Services of Hamilton generated a return of $7 for every $1 received in public and private funding.
Statewide, the nine nonprofits in the NeighborWorks Collaborative have generated an estimated $1.4 billion during the time period studied and sustained 2,347 jobs.
Neighborhood Housing Services of Hamilton’s purpose is to provide safe, decent and affordable housing, according to agency officials. The U.S. HUD-certified agency provides services, including down payment and closing cost assistance, home rehabilitation loans, financing for first-time homebuyers, homebuyer education, and developing and managing affordable properties for purchase and rent.
Foreclosure prevention services are also provided in Warren County.
The local Neighborhood Housing started in 1992 as a partner of the City of Hamilton and Hamilton Community Foundation. Its reach has since extended county-wide. About 10 years ago, it opened its own building at 100 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Hamilton.

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Vivian Moon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Council Joined: May 16 2008 Location: Middletown, Ohi Status: Offline Points: 4187	Post Options Post Reply Quote Vivian Moon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Butler County Housing Agency Posted: Oct 16 2013 at 4:26am
	Posted: 5:17 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2013 Butler County housing agency has $38M economic impact By Chelsey Levingston Staff Writer BUTLER COUNTY — Neighborhood Housing Services of Hamilton Inc., which provides homeownership and foreclosure prevention counseling services to all of Butler County, has contributed more than $38 million to the local economy over a five year period, a recent study indicated. The independent study determined that from 2008 through 2012, Neighborhood Housing Services of Hamilton generated $8 million of income to local employees, $5 million in tax revenue and sustained more than 56 jobs annually, according to the Butler County housing group. “This study reinforces that our work creating successful homeowners and developing high-quality affordable housing opportunities is good for the business community and strengthens our economy,” said Lorie DiStaola, executive director of Neighborhood Housing Services of Hamilton, in a statement announcing the results of the study. New England Research Group, a Vermont-based market research company, analyzed nine organizations focused on providing affordable housing in Ohio including the Hamilton nonprofit organization. The housing groups belong to the NeighborWorks Collaborative of Ohio, which sponsored the study. The research analyzed the effects of the physical construction of affordable housing, community development activity, and counseling and educational programs to help first-time home buyers and homeowners who are struggling to prevent foreclosure. It found Neighborhood Housing Services of Hamilton generated a return of $7 for every $1 received in public and private funding. Statewide, the nine nonprofits in the NeighborWorks Collaborative have generated an estimated $1.4 billion during the time period studied and sustained 2,347 jobs. Neighborhood Housing Services of Hamilton’s purpose is to provide safe, decent and affordable housing, according to agency officials. The U.S. HUD-certified agency provides services, including down payment and closing cost assistance, home rehabilitation loans, financing for first-time homebuyers, homebuyer education, and developing and managing affordable properties for purchase and rent. Foreclosure prevention services are also provided in Warren County. The local Neighborhood Housing started in 1992 as a partner of the City of Hamilton and Hamilton Community Foundation. Its reach has since extended county-wide. About 10 years ago, it opened its own building at 100 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Hamilton.

over the hill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Citizen Joined: Oct 19 2012 Location: middletown Status: Offline Points: 952	Post Options Post Reply Quote over the hill Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Oct 16 2013 at 9:13am
	I wish Judy and Doug would use some of the HUD funds for help in these programs instead of funneling it elsewhere. Some people just need a little help to be home owners.JMO

Vivian Moon Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Council Joined: May 16 2008 Location: Middletown, Ohi Status: Offline Points: 4187	Post Options Post Reply Quote Vivian Moon Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Oct 16 2013 at 10:14am
	Mr Doug transfered all those funds into the Moving Ohio Forward Fund for the matching 1.2 million dollars needed to demo 300 houses in Middletown...2nd Ward is looking like a third world country.

over the hill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Citizen Joined: Oct 19 2012 Location: middletown Status: Offline Points: 952	Post Options Post Reply Quote over the hill Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Oct 16 2013 at 2:04pm
	That's right Viv, when will council understand Dougie's not been telling them the truth..??

VietVet Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Council Joined: May 15 2008 Status: Offline Points: 7008	Post Options Post Reply Quote VietVet Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 14 2014 at 10:07am
	Today's Journal... Butler County public housing program improves HUD gives high marks to county’s 17 public housing complexes EXCERPTS FROM THE ARTICLE: HUD comes in every year to examine the grounds and buildings the housing authority operates. Butler Metro Housing Authority runs 1,100 units in Hamilton and Middletown for low-income residents. The authority has a $12 million operating budget and also administers a total of 1,400 Section 8 vouchers, which are used to pay landlords for low-income tenants Still, tenants living at the John Ross Hunt Towers in Middletown, said they’ve been frustrated by what they believe are constant drug deals, lack of security and prostitution at the building. REPEAT- CONSTANT DRUG DEALS, LACK OF SECURITY AND PROSTITUTION AT THIS ONE LOW INCOME COMPLEX. THIS IS WHAT THESE TYPES OF PROGRAMS OFFER AS TO CLIENTELE ATTRACTION. I WOULD IMAGINE FREEDOM COURT AND OTHER LOCATIONS ARE THE SAME WAY. WHY WAS THIS PROGRAM RAMPED UP WITH VOUCHER INCREASES IF IT HAS THIS TYPE OF EFFECT ON THE CITY? WHY GO OUT OF YOUR WAY TO INCREASE THE CRIME NUMBERS, STRAIN THE POLICE RESOURCES, DAMAGE THE CITY REPUTATION AND INVITE THIS ELEMENT TO TOWN? Moye, who is the president of the building’s tenant council, said maintenance workers have been diligent in building upkeep, which is what HUD bases inspection scores on. He said, however, he’s often been worried about his safety during the three years he’s lived in the building. Tenants living in the county’s public housing pay up to 30 percent of their income, if they work, toward rent each month "IF THEY WORK" AND, PRAY TELL, WHO PAYS THE REMAINDER OF THE COST TO HOUSE THESE PEOPLE? “There’s been more bad points than good,” Moye said. “It’s suppose to be a secure building (but) we have to do our own neighborhood watch.” WELL BUD, YA GOTTA DO SOMETHING TO EARN YOUR KEEP. YOU HAVE EVERYTHING ELSE TAKEN CARE OF FOR YOU, DON'T YOU?
	I'm so proud of my hometown and what it has become. Recall 'em all. Let's start over.

over the hill Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List MUSA Citizen Joined: Oct 19 2012 Location: middletown Status: Offline Points: 952	Post Options Post Reply Quote over the hill Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 17 2014 at 3:02pm
	Vet, if you want answers to why it was "ramped up" you need to ask Marty Kohler he has all the answers but he won't talk.Probably on the grounds he might incriminate himself.