In an effort to address concerns about the housing market in the city of Lima, a newly created program can now offer additional assistance to area landlords. The "Rapid Rental Repair" program is now underway. It provides assistance to eligible landlords with vacant units to do minor repairs and maintenance to get the unit rented. Requirements include, but are not limited to, the property being vacant at the time of repairs, agreeing to "HUD" established maximum rents, and the repairs must include maintenance-type improvements.

Lima’s sixth ward councilman is trying to find a way to help landlords and tenants in his ward.  Derry Glenn will be holding a meeting this Tuesday to talk to individuals about the problems that exist with the rental properties in the south end of Lima.  He says there are good renters and landlords out there, but he has heard of people not paying rent for months, and landlords not following up with needed repairs.   So, he wants to bring both sides together to work on the differences and if they cannot be resolved

Speaking at the Chamber's “Real American Sunrise” event, he says it was the attraction of what Lima had to offer in the arts that attracted him to invest in the theatre. Places like ArtSpace, the Veterans Civic Center, and the symphony. He believes that this renewal of the downtown with so many social activity options will draw new industries and businesses to the area.

The center’s chief executive officer spoke to Lima Rotarians about the journey they have had through the pandemic. After closing the doors for a period of time, their comeback season started last October. Ticket sales for performances have been going well, weekend hall rentals are full, but weekday rentals have been slow.