OHFA is unable to offer direct eviction prevention assistance to individuals. OHFA encourages anyone facing economic hardship to immediately contact the property owner or mortgage servicer (the company you send your mortgage payments to), to see if you qualify for payment relief.
Eviction Moratoriums
HUD programs and resources should be sought out by all Americans who are seeking assistance in avoiding eviction, relocating to new homes in the event an eviction moves forward, and fighting unfair evictions. HUD also has a responsibility to assist landlords, owners, Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), and all its stakeholders in weathering this public health crisis.
Additional HUD resources include the following:
- Rental Housing Counseling and Eviction Prevention
- Tools for Landlords with Tenants Impacted by COVID-19
- Tenant Guidance: Rent Repayment Plans
- Homeless System Response: Strategies for Eviction Prevention
If you're a renter having trouble paying your rent, utilities, or other housing costs – or if you're a landlord trying to stay afloat with tenants in this situation – help may be available through HUD's rent relief resources.
Mortgage Information
- HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agencies in Ohio
- HUD/ FHA Resources for Borrowers
- Fannie Mae Homeowner Information
- What You Need To Know: Mortgage Forbearance Video
- Who Owns My Mortgage – To know whether you qualify for mortgage forbearance as a homeowner OR if you are protected by the federal eviction moratorium as a renter.
Financial Assistance Information
- County Resources for Housing and/or Financial Assistance
- Franklin County's Rental Assistance Program
- Ohio Home Relief Grant (357 KB Adobe PDF File)
