❌ SB255
Provide grants for mortgage, property tax, and utility bill help
Current Status: In Senate Committee (Finance)
Summary
The bill provides grants to qualifying homeowners in Ohio for assistance with mortgage payments, property taxes, and utility bills. Eligible applicants must have an adjusted gross income not exceeding $75,000 and be either 65 years or older, disabled, or a caretaker of a disabled individual. The Ohio housing finance agency will administer the program with a budget of up to $10 million.
Rationale
The bill increases government intervention in the housing market by providing financial assistance, which conflicts with Libertarian principles of minimal government involvement and free market solutions. Both the LP and LPO platforms emphasize individual rights and limited government, opposing state-funded programs that redistribute wealth.
Risks and Concerns
- Increased government control over housing assistance
- Potential for dependency on government aid
- Misallocation of resources away from free market solutions