Summary
The city is partnering with EANDC to provide up to $7,500 in forgivable loans to help first-time homebuyers purchase homes in Akron.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 11
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
$300,000 allocated from HOME funds.
Low-to-moderate-income first-time homebuyers in Akron.
Renters facing exorbitant housing costs and inadequate housing options.
Mentions & discussions (13)
Housing amendments divide Akron ahead of Nov. 3 vote
Housing amendments divide Akron ahead of Nov. 3 vote Crain's Cleveland Business
Akron mayor uses city resources to urge votes against housing measures on Nov. 3 ballot
Akron mayor uses city resources to urge votes against housing measures on Nov. 3 ballot Signal Akron
Homeless encampment grows at Akron park
Homeless encampment grows at Akron park Spectrum News
City Council Meeting — September 14, 2026
Residents highlighted severe challenges with rising rental costs, housing voucher acceptance, and homelessness across Akron.
Akron moves to eliminate minimum lot-size requirements in push for more housing
Akron moves to eliminate minimum lot-size requirements in push for more housing WKYC
Akron invests $300K toward downpayment help for first-time homebuyers
Akron invests $300K toward downpayment help for first-time homebuyers Cleveland.com
Akron to launch down payment assistance program, offering up to $7,500 for eligible first-time home buyers: How you can submit an application
Akron to launch down payment assistance program, offering up to $7,500 for eligible first-time home buyers: How you can submit an application WKYC
City Council Meeting — July 27, 2026
Council approved over $512,000 in federal grant funding to support local emergency shelters, street outreach, and homelessness prevention services. Residents also raised concerns about local park encampments and housing conditions.
City Council Meeting — July 20, 2026
The city is partnering with EANDC to provide up to $7,500 in forgivable loans to help first-time homebuyers purchase homes in Akron.
Akron proposes zoning changes aimed at increasing housing supply, seeks feedback
Akron proposes zoning changes aimed at increasing housing supply, seeks feedback Cleveland.com
Akron's Civic Assembly rolls out 9 housing recommendations for city leaders to consider
Akron's Civic Assembly rolls out 9 housing recommendations for city leaders to consider News 5 Cleveland WEWS
City Council Meeting — April 13, 2026
Residents testified about declining neighborhoods, abandoned properties, and homelessness issues in multiple city wards, urging stronger code enforcement and increased resources for housing problems.
City Council Meeting — January 26, 2026
Council voiced strong support for partnering with Unify Akron to tackle the housing crisis by bringing randomly selected residents together for regular working sessions.
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