OHFA Homebuyer Assistance

Program Updates

OHFA will be updating is homebuyer assistance
programs to ensure the Agency's ability to provide
Ohio homebuyers with discounted mortgage rates
and down payment assistance. Effective with
reservations on or after July 1st, OHFA's down
payment assistance will change to 3% for Conventional
loans and 3.5% for Government loans (FHA, VA, UDSA).

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Just Released

2026 Annual Plan

OHFA is pleased to present the Fiscal Year
2026 Annual Plan and the executive summary
of the Ohio Housing Needs Assessment.

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Power of Home

OHFA has partnered with The Ohio State
University in the Power of Home initiative,
a program to help Ohio homeowners manage,
maintain, and build equity in their home.
Learn more about the program's home repair
loan program and Home Repair resource guide.

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OHFA's Latest News

OHFA Board Approves Financing for 10 Housing Developments
August 22, 2025
OHFA's Board approved financing from various programs to support 10 housing developments to create or preserve affordable housing units throughout the state. Find out which developments received approvals.
Feel the Power of Home
August 11, 2025
Power of Home was created in December of 2020 to help OHFA customers access resources to help them make repairs to their homes. In February 2025, the program launched a free, open access website available to all homeowners in the state of Ohio.
Ohio Housing Finance Agency Announces New Staff
July 31, 2025
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is proud to share that Ryan Botson, Celestine Gunn, Benjamin Peyton, and Derrick Wilson have joined the agency.
OHFA's at the Ohio State Fair
July 22, 2025
It's time for the 2025 Ohio State Fair! OHFA will be sharing tools for checking your credit scores, making a budget, and leveraging down payment assistance with staff on hand to answer your questions!

2026 Annual Plan

Upcoming Events

On-Site Training

Fair Housing Foundations – 9/3/25

North Canton, OH
On-Site Training

OHFA Homebuyer Programs – 9/10/25

Pickerington, OH
OHFA Event

OHFA Multifamily Committee Meeting – 9/11/25

2600 Corporate Exchange Dr., Columbus, OH 43231
OHFA Event

OHFA Board Meeting – 9/18/25

2600 Corporate Exchange Dr., Columbus, OH 43231
On-Site Training

Fair Housing Foundations – 9/23/25

Troy, OH
On-Site Training

Fair Housing Foundations – 9/26/25

Athens, OH

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As the state's affordable housing leader, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) provides opportunities for Ohioans to locate affordable housing. The Agency offers a variety of programs to help first-time homebuyers, renters, senior citizens and others find quality affordable housing that meets their needs. The Agency also works with developers and property managers of affordable housing throughout the state. Discover how OHFA's programs can help you.

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