Supported Living | Creative Housing

Community Supported Living

Creative Housing purchases properties throughout Franklin County and partners with Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities (FCBDD), who refers prospective tenants to us. Creative Housing leases to tenants below market rent and provides property maintenance services.

Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities works with prospective tenants and their families to give them a choice about whom they live with, the houses and neighborhood they’ll be living in, and any renovations required to accommodate unique circumstances.

Thank you for providing a wonderful home at a reasonable rate for my son. He can live ‘independently’ from me and still only be 10 minutes away. You give him a chance to be all he can be!

— Sue

How It Works

People with disabilities are too often isolated from their communities in congregate care facilities. Our Community Supported Living Program helps people with disabilities live on their own with maximum independence by providing traditional community housing in neighborhoods near their families, jobs, recreation, and places of worship.

Together with the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities, we provide the opportunity for those who can live in the community to access safe, above-standard shelter and home & community-based supports promoting independent lifestyles for people with developmental and other disabilities.

Rent is based on 30% of a tenant's income with a utility credit.

Creative Housing has developed over 570 residences in Columbus and surrounding suburbs.

More than half of our homes have been specially designed for tenants with mobility, sight, or hearing impairments.

Eligibility for Housing

Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities (FCBDD) refers individuals who qualify as eligible for Creative Housing’s supported community living program. Individuals interested in living in a Creative Housing home must be receiving a waiver eligible for services from FCBDD. They should contact and work with their Service Coordinator at FCBDD to be referred to the program.

If you have a question about eligibility or the referral process, call FCBDD Service Coordination at (614) 464-2743.

Respite Care Homes

Creative Housing owns four respite care homes that provide a safe and supported place for individuals who find themselves in need of short-term housing with supportive staffing. Each home is fully accessible and located in a residential setting.

Are you or do you support a current resident living in one of our homes?

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Are you interested in a referral for Creative Housing?

Contact the Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities (FCBDD) to find out if you qualify.

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We are very grateful to Creative Housing for creating a home in a neighborhood where Mary can participate and thrive. We are blessed!

— Jennifer

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is responsible for property repairs and maintenance?

Creative Housing, as landlord, is responsible for property maintenance, including repairs and groundskeeping.

What is the cost of rent?

What kind of assistance is available for tenants in the Community Supported Living Program?

What kinds of home modifications does Creative Housing provide?

Creative Housing supports person-centered needs and is able to provide a wide variety of home modifications. Over half of our homes have been specially designed to facilitate people with mobility, sight or hearing impairments, and sensory needs. These adaptations include things such as wheelchair ramps, accessible showers, strobe light-equipped smoke alarms, sensory rooms, and assistive technology.

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