Youngstown Housing Task Force Meets to Address Problem Properties and Housing Quality

Thursday, August 31, 2023.

On August 30, 2023 the Youngstown Housing Task Force (Task Force) met to address housing quality and problem properties. The Task Force is currently focused on reviewing and supporting relevant local, state, and federal housing policy, and holding problem landlords accountable for the condition of their properties.

At the August meeting the Task Force policy discussion included: the recent co-sponsorship by Congressman Bill Johnson of the Neighborhood Homes Investment Act and possible efforts to seek support of Congressman David Joyce and Senator J.D. Vance for this important legislation. 

The Task Force's problem property discussion included a review of data about the top problem property owners. As a result of this data review and discussion, the Task Force voted to address the conditions of Youngstown Houses LLC. Currently Youngstown Houses LLC has 304 properties, 33 properties that are not registered with the City of Youngstown, 30 properties with open code enforcement cases, and at least 50 properties with significant exterior issues based on a recent property condition survey. The Task Force will attempt to execute a community agreement with Youngstown Houses LLC to address these conditions.

The Youngstown Housing Task Force will also meet with Mahoning County Treasurer Daniel Yemma to request action to address the large tax delinquency balances of a number of problem property owners.

The Youngstown Housing Task Force is a diverse group of Youngstown neighborhood leaders working together to ensure all people in Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley have safe, fair, and quality housing. If you are interested in learning more about the housing task force please contact Kayshia Washington at 234.228.9349.