OHFA Board approves more than $53M for property restoration and neighborhood regeneration

COLUMBUS, OH - January 20, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) — Today the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved over $49 million of Tax Credit Exchange (TCE) and Tax Credit Assistance Program (TCAP) dollars created in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) together with more than $4 million from OHFA’s Housing Development Assistance Program (HDAP).

Affordable housing developments to receive stimulus funding from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency

COLUMBUS, OH - September 23, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — Efforts to stimulate and revitalize neighborhoods across Ohio are being aided through the distribution of funds announced by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA).

More than $8 million approved by OHFA Board for affordable housing in Ohio

COLUMBUS, OH - May 20, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board today approved $8.95 million to create or maintain affordable housing for families, seniors and the homeless across the state. Nearly $3 million in funding from the Housing Development Assistance Program (HDAP) and $6 million from the Housing Development Loan (HDL) Program will provide a strong fiscal foundation for these properties.

Ohio Housing Finance Agency Board approves Annual Plan

COLUMBUS, OH - February 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) — The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board today approved the Annual Plan, which addresses the state’s affordable housing needs in Ohio.

Affordable multifamily developments funding now available; $1 million for senior community approved

COLUMBUS, OH - August 20, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board today approved the use of $3 million to assist with the financing of multifamily bond projects. Approximately ten rental developments that serve low-income households will be awarded funding later this year. The funds are from savings generated on previously […]

OHFA Board approves more than $6 million in funding for affordable housing developments

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved over $5.21 million of funding through the Housing Development Assistance Program (HDAP) and $1 million in funding through the Housing Development Loan (HDL) Program. The HDAP is funded by the federal HOME program and the Ohio Housing Trust Fund (OHTF). The HDL Program is funded […]

OHIO DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT ANNOUNCES HISTORIC PRESERVATION TAX CREDIT AWARDS

Columbus, OH - March 13, 2008 - Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today announced 15 awards through the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program, which awards refundable tax credits to owners of historic buildings who renovate and rehabilitate the buildings in preparation for commercial or residential uses. The Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program provides recipients […]

OHFA Board approves more than $24 million in bonds for affordable housing developments

COLUMBUS - January 16, 2008 - The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board today approved $24.2 million in Multifamily Bonds. Multifamily Bonds are tax-exempt revenue bonds designed to lower the costs of borrowing for housing developers. This program provides financial assistance for the development and rehabilitation of affordable housing.

Ohio Department Of Development Announces Historic Preservation Tax Credit Awards

Columbus, OH - December 28, 2007 - Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today announced an additional 11 awards through the Ohio Historic Preservation Tax Credit program, which awards refundable tax credits to owners of historic buildings who renovate and rehabilitate the buildings in preparation for commercial or residential uses.

Fisher Announces Grants For Persons With Aids

$1 Million in Housing Assistance Awarded
Columbus, OH - December 26, 2007 - Lieutenant Governor Lee Fisher today announced that six Ohio nonprofit organizations will receive grants totaling $1,051,000 to provide housing-related assistance to 1,657 households with a family member suffering from Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The grants will be awarded through the Fiscal Year 2007 […]