New Roots 16-Unit Microhome Community
Oxford
Description
Council gave final approval to 16 microhomes for income-qualifying buyers on 2.19 acres, including planned development approvals, waivers, and conditions, with at least four homes for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Impact summary
Adds 16 affordable ownership homes, including units for people with IDD — a severe market gap — using ARPA funds for infrastructure.
Applicant
- Name
- Inclusive Housing Resources / EmpwerMe Living (Emily and Mark Kendall)
- Address
- 5234 Hester Road, Oxford, OhioSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 3
- Public comments
- 10
- Total mentions
- 3
Last vote · City Council
Last discussed Feb 17, 2026.
Meeting timeline (3)
City Council - Feb 17, 2026
Council gave final approval to the 16-unit microhome community on 2.19 acres, following the Planning Commission's recommendation, with at least four homes reserved for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
City Council - Feb 3, 2026
A 16-unit microhome community on 2.19 acres designed for adults with developmental disabilities, recommended by the Planning Commission; first reading with supportive testimony from the developer and housing advocates.
Planning Commission - Jan 13, 2026
A 16-unit affordable microhome community with a neuroinclusive homeownership model, approved after a public hearing on a 5-0 roll call. Each unit sits on its own fee-simple lot, with a private street, shared parking, and a detention basin held privately.
Related issues (1)
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