Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Barbara Richards’s organization
Jun 18, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Annual Plan 2026-2027
This Annual Plan outlines the Ohio Housing Finance Agency's (OHFA) commitment to delivering safe, affordable housing options to communities throughout Ohio. The plan is structured around four guiding principles: creating and preserving affordable and accessible housing opportunities for low- to moderate-income Ohioans; ensuring access to quality affordable housing through compliance standards and asset management; educating stakeholders and the public about Ohio's housing challenges and how OHFA programs address them; and strengthening OHFA's ability to carry out its mission by developing innovative approaches to a constantly changing housing landscape. The overarching vision is an Ohio where everyone has a safe, decent, and affordable place to call home.
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The committee meeting covered a multifunctional housing update regarding 2026 project approvals, including 9% and 4% LITC programs, and the status of housing development gap financing. Discussions also focused on the 2027 Ohio LITC application process and the upcoming bond gap financing guidelines. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to presenting the first draft of the 2027 design and architectural standards, emphasizing mission pillars of affordability, durability, quality of life, and accessibility. The committee explored ways to reduce construction costs, align guidelines with industry standards, and offer developers more flexibility, particularly regarding accessibility requirements and rehab projects.
Apr 27, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Annual Plan 2026-2027
This annual plan outlines the strategic and programmatic initiatives for the Ohio Housing Finance Agency for Fiscal Year 2027, focusing on expanding access to quality, affordable, and accessible housing across Ohio for low- to moderate-income residents. The plan is structured around four guiding principles: creating and preserving affordable housing opportunities, ensuring access through compliance and asset management, educating stakeholders on housing challenges and OHFA's role, and strengthening OHFA's internal capabilities and innovation.
Sep 25, 2025·BoardMeeting
Board
Ohfa Public Hearing
The public hearing was held to discuss the 2026 Housing Development Gap Financing (HDGF) guidelines. Topics included the Appalachian set-aside, requirements for projects serving the chronically homeless population, and financial commitments from county ADAM boards and the Department of Behavioral Health. There were questions about the large non-PJ set-aside, the availability of the Kerwin Institute information, and an exception for the more than 50% of project costs for non-PAs. The discussion also covered maximum request amounts, eligibility requirements, and the use of tax credits.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
