Summary
Four developers — Spire, Fairfield Homes, and Buckeye Community Hope Foundation (twice) — notified the city they're applying for state multifamily housing funds for Lima projects. Council accepted the notices and let legislation drafting begin.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
No city money committed; these are state funding applications for private affordable housing.
Future tenants of affordable housing developments across the city.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (4)
Lima City Council Regular Meeting - Jun 22, 2026
Two developers — Timber Ridge Apartments and Volker Development — notified the city of plans to seek Ohio Housing Finance Agency multifamily funding for apartment projects on Brower Road and E. 4th Street.
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Lima City Council Regular Meeting - Mar 9, 2026
Four developers — Spire, Fairfield Homes, and Buckeye Community Hope Foundation (twice) — notified the city they're applying for state multifamily housing funds for Lima projects. Council accepted the notices and let legislation drafting begin.
Lima City Council Special Meeting - Feb 2, 2026
Fairfield Homes is planning about 80 apartments for residents 55 and older with income limits from $30,000 to $60,000 a year, rents of $995-$1,100, and housing voucher acceptance. Council rezoned the site on first reading.
Related development
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.
910 North Shore Drive senior apartments
Would bring affordable senior housing to the Sixth Ward without taking existing housing off the market.
Timber Ridge Apartments
Council support strengthens the funding application for new multifamily housing on Brower Road.
Volker Development E. 4th Street Multifamily
Council support strengthens the application for new multifamily housing on East 4th Street.
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