Marion Goodwill is investing $775,000 to build six 600-square-foot homes on West Fairground Street for seniors who need affordable housing. Each unit includes a bedroom, kitchen, living room, full bathroom, in-unit laundry — and utilities are included in the rent, which will be set on a sliding scale based on income. Construction starts this summer with completion targeted for the end of 2026.
The project addresses a growing local need: 19% of Ohio homeowners 65+ are spending more than half their income on housing, and Marion’s existing affordable housing stock has waitlists that rarely turn over. If successful, Goodwill plans to expand to additional properties they already own in Marion.
Read the full story from the Marion Star: https://www.marionstar.com/story/news/local/2026/05/05/marion-goodwill-builds-affordable-housing-for-seniors/89890468007/