The bill introduced by Senator Reynolds aims to enhance access to affordable housing in rural counties of Ohio by providing funding for the development, repair, or upgrading of infrastructure that supports single-family homes. The General Assembly recognizes the importance of affordable housing in maintaining a stable population in these areas. The funding will be directed towards counties, townships, or municipal corporations with populations not exceeding seventy-five thousand and where the number of privately owned housing units authorized by building permits is below the state average.

The allocated funds are specifically intended for infrastructure related to single-family residential dwellings that meet certain criteria. These criteria include being located in qualifying counties, situated on parcels no larger than a quarter of an acre, and being in areas zoned exclusively for single-family homes. This initiative reflects the General Assembly's commitment to improving housing availability in rural regions, thereby fostering community growth and stability.