welcome to ohfa

From rental to homeownership assistance, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) helps Ohio’s first-time homebuyers, renters, senior citizens, and others find quality, affordable housing that meets their needs. OHFA’s programs also support developers and property managers of affordable housing throughout the state. Whether you are a renter or homebuyer, a developer, or a property manager, find out how OHFA’s programs can help you.

Our recent video provides a glimpse into the lives of several OHFA customers, both homeowners and renters, who have been impacted through Agency programs.

Ohio's foreclosure prevention effort

Learn more about the Restoring Stability Initiative

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is pleased to announce important changes that will help even more Ohioans avoid foreclosure. Starting January 1, 2012, more unemployed and underemployed Ohioans may be eligible for mortgage assistance through Restoring Stability: A Save the Dream Ohio Initiative. Learn more about the Restoring Stability program changes.

Homeowners who are in foreclosure, delinquent, or fear they may miss a mortgage payment may call the Save the Dream Ohio hotline at 888-404-4674. More information about assistance to prevent foreclosure is available at www.savethedream.ohio.gov.

2011 ohio housing conference

The 2011 Ohio Housing Conference was a tremendous success. Follow-up items for this year's conference include session handouts and presentations, an attendee list and a photo gallery. CEU credits are also available at this time. Learn more about this year's conference.

office of affordable housing research

The mission of the Office of Affordable Housing Research is to advance affordable housing policy through research, project development and management, data analysis, and engaging stakeholder collaborations. Visit the OAHR website to learn more.

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american recovery and reinvestment act

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) was signed into law on February17, 2009. The Act included two funding sources for housing tax credit projects: the Tax Credit Assistance Program and the Tax Credit Exchange. Find the latest information on the ARRA tax credit programs.