Northern Kentucky has a housing shortage, and elected officials and community leaders are studying ways to address the problem.
Proposed solutions include finding ways to streamline the permitting process to build new housing, establishing a housing trust fund to help homeowners and incentives for landlords that participate in the federal Housing Choice Voucher program.
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On Cincinnati Edition, we talk about the housing shortage in Northern Kentucky, its implications for the region and the solutions being considered.
Guests:
· Campbell County Judge/Executive Steve Pendery
· Wendy Smith, deputy executive director for Housing Programs, Kentucky Housing Corporation
· Wonda Winkler, president and CEO, Brighton Center
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