The bill introduced by Senator Reynolds aims to enhance access to affordable housing in rural 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 rural areas and intends to allocate funds specifically to counties, townships, or municipal corporations that have a population of no more than seventy-five thousand and where the number of privately owned housing units authorized by building permits is below the state average.

The funding is designated for infrastructure necessary for constructing single-family residential dwellings that meet specific criteria: they must be located in qualifying counties, situated on parcels no larger than a quarter of an acre, and zoned exclusively for single-family residences. This initiative reflects the General Assembly's commitment to improving housing availability in rural communities, thereby fostering growth and stability in these areas.