LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) — The City of Lima is introducing a “Ready Build” option for new residential construction through its building department, aimed at making it easier to develop housing across the community.
Mayor Sharetta Smith said the program is designed to remove barriers and encourage both developers and individuals to invest in Lima neighborhoods. The initiative offers eight pre-approved building plans for two- and three-bedroom homes, as well as duplexes. The plans are available at no cost, allowing builders to bypass parts of the design and approval process.
City officials are also pairing the program with incentives to promote development. Those include utility tap fee waivers and access to “build-ready” lots owned by the city and the land bank.
“We’re hoping that that people that would like to build would take advantage of this plan and take advantage of some of those lots that we have available and build a new home in the city of Lima,” said Doug Ditto, the city’s building administrator.
Residents and developers can view the available plans on the city’s website by searching for the “Build Ready” program.
