Our goal is to create 1,000 units of affordable housing in Ohio by January 2027.

Empowered Communities is dedicated to providing affordable housing in Columbus and surrounding suburbs in Ohio. We specialize in tackling challenging projects that other organizations may avoid due to high vacancy rates and significant mismanagement. Rather than shy away from these issues, we and our partners confront them head-on to transform underutilized properties into homes for our community.

Our strategy

Great opportunities, partners and outcomes.

We seek out properties that have high vacancy and have experienced mismanagement. We purchase these properties, renovate interiors and exteriors, and work with local partner organizations to align residents in need of housing. To fund these projects, we partner with mission-driven lenders and investors. Finally, we collaborate with third-party property management teams to ensure that our properties run smoothly and provide quality housing for our community.

  • Over 500

    affordable units invested in the last 24 months

  • Over 1000

    affordable units projected to be made available in the next 36 months

  • Free Resources

    given to our tenants to facilitate life improvement where they need it the most

Breathing life into spaces

Whether revitalizing a neglected building, or creatively developing more units in needed areas, Empowered Communities is committed to creating housing where it is needed the most.