Environmental Review Requirements

Housing credit developments that also receive funding from other programs, such as HDAP, OHTF, HOME, or HDGF, are required to complete environmental reviews that go beyond the ASTM Phase I review, submitted with the Affordable Housing Funding Application. These additional reviews ensure that developments meet environmental standards and provide a safe living environment for future residents and the surrounding community.

The following links contain the information you need to comply with the various environmental review requirements and describe OHFA’s policies, processes, and directives regarding this ongoing issue.

Phase I Environmental Review Standards for HDAP/OHTF Developments (34 KB Adobe PDF File)
Environmental review details for successful developments/applicants of housing credits scheduled to receive HDAP/OHTF funds in the 2010 funding round.

Phase I Environmental Review Standards for HOME/HDAP Developments (185 KB Adobe PDF File)
Environmental review details for successful developments/applicants of housing credits scheduled to receive HOME/HDAP funds in the 2010 funding round.

MP-1 Scope of Work (62 KB Adobe PDF File)
Guidelines for performing Mini-Phase I Environmental Site Assessments (MP-1), required for HDGF developments and housing credit developments undergoing a site review submittal for housing credits. Please refer to the applicable program guidelines for information and guidance on this process.

Additional Information

For further information regarding the environmental review requirements for any OHFA program, contact:

Planning, Preservation and Development
Ohio Housing Finance Agency
57 East Main Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215
614.466.0400
kberry@ohiohome.org