Housing Action Plan
A comprehensive roadmap to create a more stable, equitable, and accessible housing system for all residents.
Franklin County is at a pivotal moment.
Sustained population growth, a strong regional economy, and increasing demand for housing have created new opportunities—but also intensified challenges in housing affordability, stability, and access. Today, too many residents struggle to find and keep homes they can afford, and the gap between housing costs and household incomes continues to widen.
The Franklin County Housing Action Plan (2026–2030)(PDF download) was developed to address these challenges with a clear, data-driven, and community-informed strategy. Over the course of a year, the County engaged residents, housing practitioners, local governments, and institutional partners to better understand housing needs and identify where the County can have the greatest impact. The result is a comprehensive roadmap to create a more stable, equitable, and accessible housing system for all residents.
An action plan to meet local housing needs.
Read the Action Plan
Franklin County has set goals for new housing development, homeownership access, and renter stability. Read the Housing Action Plan to learn more.
Understand Local Housing Needs
Housing needs vary across the County's cities, townships, and villages. Get the data for your community to identify local trends and challenges.
Explore the Role of Public Land
Publicly owned land can be a valuable asset. Identify where public parcels can support the County's housing development goals.