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Affordable senior housing on West Spring Street

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Summary

Spire Development wants to rezone the 700 block of West Spring Street for about 50 units of affordable housing for residents 55 and older, with rents capped for those under 80% of area median income and a 45-year affordability covenant. A resident raised fire-evacuation concerns about the single elevator.

At a glance

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Last discussed Mar 9, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

No direct city cost, but the project brings state-funded affordable housing investment to the neighborhood.

✅Who benefits

Low-income seniors needing affordable rentals, plus the surrounding neighborhood through revitalization of vacant parcels.

Mentions & discussions (1)

MeetingMar 9, 2026approved

Lima City Council Regular Meeting - Mar 9, 2026

Spire Development wants to rezone the 700 block of West Spring Street for about 50 units of affordable housing for residents 55 and older, with rents capped for those under 80% of area median income and a 45-year affordability covenant. A resident raised fire-evacuation concerns about the single elevator.

Related development

approved

Spire Development senior housing — 700 block of West Spring Street

Vacant and underused parcels would become affordable senior rentals available to households below 80% of county median income, with a supportive services office on site.

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