Ohio
Ohio Posts Final Draft of 2022-2023 QAP
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) posted the final draft of the 2022-2023 QAP.
Ohio Posts 2022-2023 Draft Interactive Maps
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency posted the full Interactive Maps for all Competitive Pools. Please note, these maps are subject to change based on changes to the draft 2022-2023 QAP. Comments on the draft QAP can be sent to QAP@ohiohome.org through September 2.
Comments on Ohio Draft 2022-2023 QAP Due Sept. 2, Hearing Aug. 24
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) released the first draft of the 2022-2023 QAP. Comments can be sent to QAP@ohiohome.org by September 2. OHFA will hold a virtual public hearing on the draft QAP on August 24 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. ET. Register here.
Ohio Updates TSP Guidelines, Resumes Physical Inspections
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) created new Tenant Selection Plan (TSP) guidelines to provide direction for property owners/management agents on what must be included in TSPs.
Ohio Seeks Input on Design Standards & Multifamily Underwriting Guidelines
As the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) prepares to draft the 2022-23 Design and Architectural Standards and the 2022-2023 Multifamily Underwriting Guidelines, OHFA is seeking stakeholder input on these guidelines. OHFA will seek initial stakeholder input through Friday, August 13, and will post the full first draft of these documents at a later date.
Ohio Includes All HDAP Programs in Updated FAQ
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency updated its HOME frequently asked questions document to include all Housing Development Assistance Programs (HDAP): Ohio Housing Trust Fund, National Housing Trust Fund and HOME. Questions have been updated regarding rent limits, utility allowances, student rules and more.
Ohio Offers Additional Nine Percent LIHTCs for Construction Increases
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board of Directors approved an addendum to the 2020-2021 QAP intended to address financing gaps faced by developments due to escalating lumber prices and other increasing material and supply costs. OHFA is setting aside LIHTCs and Housing Development Loan (HDL) funding for developments that were awarded competitive nine percent LIHTCs in 2019 and 2020. Additional funding awards will be made on a first come, first served basis.
Comments on Ohio’s Draft 2022-2023 QAP Due July 2
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency posted a partial draft of its 2022-2023 QAP. Comments can be sent to QAP@ohiohome.org by July 2.
Ohio Offers Additional Nine Percent LIHTCs, Loans from Rising Construction Costs
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is making additional nine percent LIHTCs and Housing Development Loan (HDL) funding available to 2019 and 2020 LIHTC deals struggling with increase construction costs.
Ohio Call to Action
The Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio, as well as the Ohio Housing Council are leading a sign-on letter opposing a budget amendment that would require auditors to value LIHTC properties and other properties receiving federal subsidies to be valued as market-rate properties without regard to governmental use restrictions.
Ohio 2022-2023 QAP Concept Memo
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) has posted a memo outlining concepts that may appear in the first draft of the 2022-2023 QAP to be published in June. Comments should be sent to QAP@ohiohome.org by June 2 to allow for consideration in advance of release of the first draft.
Ohio Hosts 2020 Enterprise Green Communities Workshop June 16
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency will hold a webinar from 2 to 3 p.m. ET on June 16 on Enterprise’s 2020 Green Communities Criteria.