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OHFA utilizes federal and state resources to provide housing opportunities for families and individuals through programs designed to create, preserve, and manage affordable housing throughout the State of Ohio. The Agency is a self-supporting quasi-public agency governed by an eleven-member board, nine of whom are appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. Two additional seats on the board, by statute, are reserved for the Director of Development and the Director of Commerce or their designees, and both serve as ex officio voting members

Contact:

Erin Biehl
Phone: 614-387-2863

OHFA Board approves $4.7M for development of affordable housing, new board member

COLUMBUS, OH - August 25, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board today approved $1,926,628 of Tax Credit Exchange (TCE) dollars created in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) together with more than $602,633 from OHFA's Housing Development Assistance Program (HDAP) and $2,213,669 from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).

OHFA awards over $19M in tax credits for affordable housing in Ohio

COLUMBUS, OH - July 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) today announced the 2010 Housing Tax Credit Program recipients who will each receive a portion $19.2 million in housing tax credits for the acquisition, development and rehabilitation of affordable housing units in Ohio.

OHFA Board recognizes outstanding Homeownership Programs in Cincinnati and Toledo, approves $27.2M for development...

COLUMBUS, OH - June 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is celebrating National Homeownership Month by honoring programs and initiatives across the affordable housing industry that demonstrate excellence and innovation.

OHFA’s Homeownership Programs provide quality, affordable housing options for Ohioans during National Homeownership Month

COLUMBUS, OH - June 15, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) offers a number of diverse programs that promote sustainable homeownership.

OHFA celebrates the dream of homeownership, examines critical issues and trends impacting affordable housing...

COLUMBUS, OH - June 1, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- June is annually recognized as Homeownership Month nationally and here in Ohio as declared by Governor Ted Strickland.

OHFA creates affordable housing opportunities during Fair Housing Month in Ohio

COLUMBUS, OH - April 28, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- April is annually recognized nationally as Fair Housing Month and here in Ohio as declared by Governor Ted Strickland.

OHFA Board approves $22M for affordable housing opportunities in the state

COLUMBUS, OH - April 21, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved over $9.3 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 $4.1 million from OHFA’s Housing Development Assistance Program (HDAP) and $9.1 million from the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP).

OHFA receives $1.3M Allocation to support foreclosure prevention counseling efforts

COLUMBUS, OH - April 19, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) announced that it will receive $1,318,451 to support foreclosure prevention counseling efforts across the state.

OHFA seeks nominations for outstanding homeownership programs

COLUMBUS, OH - April 14, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) is the leader in developing effective programs that strengthen Ohio communities and address affordable housing needs throughout the state. OHFA is recognizing the best in innovative and quality initiatives across the affordable housing industry with the Spirit of Homeowner Excellence Awards (SHEAs).

OHFA Board approves over $19.3M of funds for affordable housing

COLUMBUS, OH - March 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved over $19.3 million in funding for seven affordable housing developments. Approximately $11.5 million of funds approved were provided through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

OHFA continues its efforts to preserve Ohio neighborhoods

COLUMBUS, OH - February 17, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved over $4 million in multifamily housing revenue bonds to be issued in an effort to preserve a 150-unit development located near downtown Warren in Trumball county.

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).

Millions in federal stimulus funding benefit Ohioans through affordable housing development

COLUMBUS, OH - December 1, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- More than $13 million made possible through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will support the creation of over 400 units of affordable housing in seven Ohio communities.

OHFA Board approves funding; bolsters affordable housing development

COLUMBUS, OH - November 18, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board today approved the issuance of up to $28 million in Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bonds.

Affordable housing takes center stage during the 2009 Ohio Housing Conference

COLUMBUS, OH - November 17, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Hundreds of developers, real estate agents, lenders, property managers and other affordable housing stakeholders are meeting in Columbus this week to discuss issues impacting the housing industry both locally and nationally.

Federal stimulus funding breathes new life into statewide affordable housing initiatives

COLUMBUS, OH - November 6, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Funding made possible through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) will support the creation of over 750 units of new affordable housing in 17 Ohio communities.

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency releases 2010 housing tax credit application guidelines

COLUMBUS, OH - October 21, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) released the 2010 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) that guides the development of affordable housing throughout the state.

Graduates can now obtain funding to buy homes through new assistance program

COLUMBUS, OH - October 19, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- Ohio's residents who have earned a college degree now have a new option for getting the financial assistance they need to purchase a home.

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).

OHFA Board approves funding to assist with affordable housing developments

COLUMBUS, OH - September 16, 2009 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board today approved the issuance of up to $16 million in Multifamily Mortgage Revenue Bonds.

Recent

Central Ohio Housing Report – December 2018

While the 2017 housing market was marked by renewed optimism fueled by stock market strength, higher wages and a competitive environment for home sales, 2018 maintained the competitive housing market amid less than stellar stock market performance and rising interest rates while housing affordability dipped to a ten-year low.