Ohio

Due to volatility in the equity markets, the funds previously reserved for this round are being redirected to prior Housing Development Assistance Program projects that face unanticipated funding shortages.

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Food deserts, education, and renewable energy are all addressed.

The round funded almost $3.8M to help build or acquire 160 affordable housing units. That leaves the majority of funds, over $26M, on the table for the second funding round.

Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) has posted an updated Frequently Asked Questions document related to the 2017 QAP to reflect the most recent questions received by the agency.

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is hosting an event to go over the new 2017 QAP, how to apply for housing credits in 2017, and emerging housing issues in Ohio. General questions regarding the QAP will also be answered.

Registration is now open and sponsorship opportunities are available.

The draft 2017 Qualified Allocation Plan was approved by OHFA’s Multifamily Committee and will be reviewed by the full board on September 21, 2016.

A summary of the most recent public comments as well as OHFA’s responses have also been made available. Several changes were made to the QAP as a result of the most recent comments.

Public comments through August 12th, as well as a second draft of the QAP have been made available.

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) released its draft 2017 QAP including a redline version. Read on for some of the significant changes.

The Woda Group is pleased to announce the awarded Tax Credits to 43 Town Square in Lima, OH. “We are excited to have the chance to revitalize a building with this much character and deep roots in a community that could benefit from more housing in the city,” said Jeffrey Woda, Principal of The Woda Group, Inc.