Ohio
OH Housing Announces New Fund Aimed at Creating Diverse, Mixed-Income Communities
The Fair Housing Act 50 Building Opportunity Fund (FHAct50) empowers Cincinnati, Cleveland and Columbus to distribute $3 million in housing tax credits in a single neighborhood to create mixed-income communities. Learn more at http://ohiohome.org/news/documents/Newsletters/Fall2018/2/index.html
Ohio Housing to Host Webinar on New Asset Management Policies on Oct. 18
This webinar, led by Todd Carmichael from OHFA, will focus on three new policies crafted by the Asset Management team: the Restrictive Covenant Modification policy, Ownership Transfer policy and Management Change Policy. We encourage all developers, owners, syndicators and property management staff to attend and learn how these new policies may affect your OHFA-funded properties. […]
Ohio Housing Announces Annual QAP Workshop on Nov. 5
Ohio Housing Finance Agency has scheduled its annual Qualified Allocation Plan Training & Brainstorming Session. This free workshop will be held on November 5th, the day before the Ohio Housing Conference. This is an unique opportunity to strengthen relationships with your peers, hear insider’s tips and tricks for applying to OHFA, and share your policy suggestions […]
OH Program Compliance Advisory Committee To Meet Sept. 27
September 27, 2018 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM OHFA’s Roger McCauley Board Room 57 East Main Street, Columbus, OH 43215 The purpose of this advisory committee is to provide feedback to OHFA regarding compliance policy and regulation impacting the operation of multifamily projects in Ohio. Agenda: Welcome and Introductions OHFA Updates Overview of Recent Changes […]
Ohio Posts New Affordable Housing Funding Application Posted for Fall Bond Gap Financing Applications
Ohio Housing Finance Agency posted an update to the Affordable Housing Funding Application (AHFA). This version includes the 2018 rent limits, incorporates income averaging, and improves usability. The AHFA is primarily for November applicants to the Bond Gap Financing round. This version is not for 2019 Competitive Housing Tax Credit (HTC) applications as next year’s […]
POAH Acquires More than 1,000 Affordable Apartments in Ohio and Kentucky
On June 1, POAH acquired 20 properties with over 1,000 affordable apartments in Ohio and Kentucky from The Model Group (TMG), a for-profit development company with deep roots in Cincinnati.
OHFA Issues Income Averaging Updates
Ohio Housing Finance Agency published the following updates for property owners who are interested in utilizing the Income Averaging (AI) set aside. Final IA Policy. Final IA election requirements are new set forth in the 2019 Technical Amendments to the Qualified Allocation Plan and cover topics like opt-in timing, resyndication implications, design requirements, and compliance […]
Ohio Releases Draft QAP, Underwriting Guide, and Design Standards
OHFA is specifically seeking feedback on the Affordable Assisted Living policy contained in the Underwriting & Implementation Guidelines, including whether to reduce, modify, or eliminate limitations to the Medicaid Waiver component.
Ohio Anticipates Second Round Bond Gap Financing
OHFA anticipates hosting a second BGF round with final applications due no later than November 2, 2018.
Ohio Hosts QAP Public Forum July 10, Comments Due Aug. 1
Read on for a summary of proposed major changes to the QAP.
Ohio Releases Proposed Income Averaging Policy, Comments Aug. 1
OHFA is also evaluating whether pre-2018 developments will be eligible for this option.
Ohio Housing Conference Nov. 6-8
Save the date for this year’s Ohio Housing Conference, Laying the Foundation for a Better Future! This year’s conference will take place from November 6 to November 8, 2018, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.