February 4, 2025, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing: COLUMBUS, Ohio — If you receive an unsolicited offer to purchase real estate, the Ohio Department of Commerce’s Division of Real Estate and Professional Licensing (REPL) urges you to practice caution.
A new possible senior living center in Lima was given some financial help thanks to a state organization. The proposed Spring Street Senior Lofts was awarded a housing tax credit from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency. The living space is proposed at 88, one or two bedroom units for low to moderate income people, 55 years of age or older. The plan is proposed at the old YWCA location on Spring Street. The plan, though, does not involve demolishing the mansion on the Market Street side. The project is estimated at $14.7 million brought on by New Lima-Housing for the Future and its partners.
As the deadline approaches to submit for funding, the number of homes on the Allen County land bank's list is growing.
