OHFA's Multifamily Training and Technical Assistance team (MT&TA) is dedicated to fostering and promoting positive relationships with all parties involved with OHFA funded multifamily housing. MT&TA works with both the Development and Compliance Divisions within the Office of Multifamily Housing to ensure the consistent management of all policies and help provide a smooth transition through the development and compliances phases of funded projects.
Services for multifamily industry partners include several courses and training offerings, on-boarding programs, relationship management and programmatic development, as well as other technical assistance.
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Training
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Trainings and Resources
Due to staff shortages, OHFA has temporarily suspended offering trainings.
Trainings ranging from half day in person trainings across the state, live webinars, on-demand courses, to mini videos.
- Compliance Policies and Regulations Training
- Acquisition/Rehabilitation Compliance Training
- LIHTC Essentials Compliance Training
- OHFA's LIHTC Compliance Manual
- Training Resources
- On Demand Courses
Since OHFA is not currently offering trainings, owners/management agents may want to explore courses offered through other organizations such as:
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HOTMA Resources
The Housing Opportunity through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) makes numerous amendments to Sections 3, 8, and 16 of the United States Housing Act of 1937, including significant changes to income calculation, net family assets, and income reviews.
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NSPIRE Resources
The National Standards for the Physical Inspection of Real Estate (NSPIRE) model prioritizes health, safety, and functional defects over appearance. It implements inspections that better reflect the true physical conditions of the property and supports the adoption of sound, year-round maintenance practices.
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Compliance Next Steps (CNS) Process
The CNS process is for new projects placing in service and provides technical assistance to all parties involved with the project on federal regulations, OHFA requirements and policies. The CNS process is required in order for the owner to obtain Form 8609.
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On-Boarding and Partner Relationship Building
As part of OHFA's commitment to fostering positive relationships with partners, this program was established for partners who are new to OHFA or experiencing significant compliance issues that could jeopardize the viability of the property.
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Compliance FAQs
Please review these searchable questions for tips on compliance. If you do not find an answer there, you may ask your own question using the Compliance & DevCo Helpdesk.
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DevCo Resources
The DevCo portal will allow organizations working with OHFA to manage information about their awards and projects.
OHFA Help Desk
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Compliance, DevCo & OHFA Inspection Help Desk
Do you have a Compliance, DevCo, or OHFA Inspection question? Please use our automated Help Desk feature to submit your inquiry. Utilization of the Help Desk will enable OHFA to efficiently track the volume and types of inquiries received and target resources to better serve our partners.
