OHFA is committed to increasing awareness of our products and services with the media and the public. We regularly release news about new program offerings, Agency initiative, and any changes to our programs. We make every effort to build positive relationships with the press to help get the news to our partners and customers as quickly as possible.
2026 News Releases
1-16-26 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Four Housing Developments
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved financing from various programs to support four housing developments to create or preserve affordable housing units throughout the state.
2025 News Releases
12-18-25 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Five Housing Developments
OHFA's Board approved financing from various programs to support five housing developments to create or preserve affordable housing units throughout the state at its December Board meeting.
11-21-25 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Eight Housing Developments
OHFA's Board approved financing from various programs to support eight housing developments to create or preserve affordable housing units throughout the state. Find out which developments received Board approvals for funding.
11-14-25 – OHFA and OCCH Honor Affordable Housing Leaders
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency and OCCH announced the 2025 William J. Graves Award for Housing Excellence recipient and the 2025 Ohio Housing Hall of Fame inductees Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the Ohio Housing Conference in Columbus, Ohio.
10-17-25 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Three Housing Developments and Announces 2026 Ohio LIHTC Allocations
OHFA's Board approved financing from various programs to support three housing developments to create or preserve affordable housing units throughout the state. The Board also announced that four applicants will be asked to submit final applications for the 4% LIHTC with Bond Gap Financing program and 10 applicants will be asked to submit final applications for the State Fiscal Year 4% LIHTC with 2026 Ohio LIHTC program.
9-30-25 – OHFA Releases the FY26 Ohio Housing Needs Assessment
OHFA has published the Fiscal Year 2026 Ohio Housing Needs Assessment. Using a wide range of data, the assessment identifies the scope and scale of Ohio's housing challenges. Along with input from a variety of stakeholders, the Ohio Housing Needs Assessment helps OHFA develop its Annual Plan, which highlights the strategic and programmatic priorities on which the Agency will focus over the next year.
9-29-25 – OHFA Offers Free Trainings to Real Estate Professionals and Mortgage Lenders
OHFA has launched trainings on its programs for lending, real estate, and counseling partners. The Agency offers down payment assistance, career-related interest rate discounts, other loan products, and benefits for Ohio homebuyers.
9-18-25 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Six Housing Developments
OHFA's Board approved financing from various programs to support six housing developments to create or preserve affordable housing units throughout the state.
8-22-25 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for 10 Housing Developments
OHFA's Board approved financing from various programs to support 10 housing developments to create or preserve affordable housing units throughout the state.
7-31-25 – Ohio Housing Finance Agency Announces New Staff
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is proud to share that Ryan Botson, Celestine Gunn, Benjamin Peyton, and Derrick Wilson have joined the agency.
7-17-25 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Nine Housing Developments
OHFA's Board approved financing from various programs to support nine housing developments to create or preserve affordable housing units throughout the state.
6-26-25 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Seven Housing Developments
OHFA's Board approved financing from various programs to support seven housing developments to create or preserve affordable housing units throughout the state.
6-25-25 – Ohio Housing Finance Agency Updates Homebuyer Assistance Programs
To ensure the Agency's ability to provide Ohio homebuyers with discounted mortgage rates and down payment assistance, OHFA's down payment assistance programs will change to 3% for conventional loans and 3.5% for government loans (FHA, VA, USDA-RD). The changes will be effective with reservations on or after July 1, 2025.
6-23-25 – OHFA Homebuyer Guide Helps Ohioans Reach Their Homeownership Goals
OHFA's newest Homebuyer Guide provides the resources and planning tools Ohioans need when they start their homeownership journey. It includes a step-by-step overview of how to plan for and where to start the path toward purchasing a home.
6-18-25 – OHFA Celebrates Milestones in Training Real Estate Professionals
Since 2014, OHFA has conducted more than 600 education classes and outreach events throughout all 88 counties in Ohio. The Agency has trained more than 30,000 real estate professionals, lenders, counseling partners, and members of the public on the benefits of OHFA's programs and how they help Ohioans achieve their dreams of homeownership.
6-4-25 – OHFA Announces New Staff, Board Members, and Employee Promotions
OHFA is proud to share that Adam Powell, Zach Boraby, and April Seib have joined the agency, and Madiha Maqsood has been promoted. Four non-voting members have been appointed to OHFA's Board: Ohio State Reps. Allison Russo and Brian Lorenz and Ohio Sens. Michelle Reynolds and Hershel Craig.
6-3-25 – Ohio Housing Finance Agency Celebrates June as National Homeownership Month
Buying a home can be challenging, especially in a competitive housing market. OHFA wants Ohioans to know that there are resources available to help prepare them for homeownership and, when they are ready, help them purchase a home. Throughout Homeownership Month, OHFA will provide Ohioans with resources and tips to support their homeownership journeys.
5-22-25 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for 16 Housing Developments and Announces the 2025 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Reservations
OHFA's Board approved financing from various programs to support 16 housing developments to create or preserve affordable housing units throughout the state. The Board also announced the 23 housing developments that received commitments for the 2025 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.
4-18-25 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Four Housing Developments
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency's Board approved financing from various programs to support four housing developments across the state of Ohio.
4-17-25 – OHFA Welcomes New Chief Legal Counsel and Senior Director of Housing Programs
OHFA is proud to share that Matt Sutter and Tony Palmer have joined its leadership team. Matt Sutter has joined OHFA as the new senior director of housing programs while Tony Palmer is OHFA's new chief legal counsel.
3-20-25 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Seven Housing Developments
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency's Board approved financing from various programs to support seven housing developments. Learn more about the developments that received Board approvals for funding.
3-3-25 – OHFA Announces New Staff and Employee Promotions – March Update
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is proud to share that Michael Clark, Gerald Wright, and Paige Loychik have joined the agency, and Barbara Richards has been promoted.
2-28-25 – OHFA Announces New Staff and Employee Promotions – February Update
OHFA is proud to share that Jessica Grant has joined the OHFA team, and Jeremy Johnson and Jannette Patete have been promoted.
2-25-25 – OHFA Offers Free Housing Trainings to Real Estate Professionals
To make more Ohioans aware of OHFA's programs to help them achieve their dreams of homeownership, OHFA is training lending, real estate, and counseling partners on its programs. The Agency offers down payment assistance, career-related interest rate discounts, and other loan products, and benefits for Ohio homebuyers.
1-15-25 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Nine Housing Developments
OHFA's Board approved financing from various programs to support nine housing developments across the state of Ohio.
2024 News Releases
12-19-24 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Three Housing Developments and 2025 Ohio LIHTC Program Results
12-18-24 – OHFA Board Selects Bill Beagle as Executive Director
12-4-24 – OHFA Announces New Board Member, Staff, and Employee Promotions
11-20-24 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Nine Housing Developments
10-22-24 – OHFA Adds Staff in the Multifamily Housing and Residential Lending Offices
10-16-24 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Eight Housing Developments
9-19-24 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Two Housing Developments
8-29-24 – OHFA Receives $8 Million to Create Additional Housing for Ohioans with Disabilities
8-21-24 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for 12 Housing Developments
7-18-24 – OHFA Adds New Staff Members
7-17-24 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Seven Housing Developments
6-27-24 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for 13 Developments
6-13-24 – OHFA Homebuyer Programs Surpass $1 Billion in Mortgage Reservations
6-12-24 – Fraud Alert: OHFA Warns Ohioans about a Housing Voucher Scam
4-23-24 – OHFA Helps Ohio Graduates Become First-time Homeowners
4-18-24 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Ten Developments
3-27-24 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Seven Developments
2-23-24 – Application Opens for New Single Family Tax Credit Program
2-22-24 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Four Developments
2-21-24 – OHFA Releases Social Media Tool Kit for Real Estate Agents and Mortgage Lenders
2-15-24 – Lenders and Real Estate Agents Learn OHFA Programs to Turn First-time Homebuyers Into Homeowners
2-14-24 – OHFA Kicks 2024 Off with New Staff and a Promotion
1-17-24 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Six Developments to Create or Preserve Affordable Housing
2023 News Releases
12-20-23 – OHFA Board Approves Financing for Five Developments to Create or Preserve Affordable Housing
12-1-23 – OHFA and OCCH Honor Affordable Housing Leaders
11-30-23 – OHFA Announces New Staff and Promotions
10-30-23 – Save the Dream Ohio Mortgage Assistance Program Closes October 31st
10-23-23 – 2023 Ohio Housing Conference Kicks-off November 28
9-13-23 – Training Available for Lenders & Realtors on Homebuyer Assistance Programs
9-6-23 – Save the Dream Ohio Winding Down
8-18-23 – OHFA Announces New Staff
7-12-23 – OHFA Publishes the 2023 Ohio Housing Needs Assessment and its FY 2024-2025 Annual Plan
6-15-23 – Make Homeownership A Part of Your Future
6-12-23 – OHFA Announces Staff Promotions and New Hires
5-18-23 – OHFA Awards More Than $29 Million in Tax Credits to Build or Preserve Affordable Housing Across Ohio
4-24-23 – OHFA Makes Impact with Statewide Trainings
2022 News Releases
12-1-22 – OHFA Partners with Esusu to Help Residents Build Credit Scores
11-4-22 – Shawn Smith, Executive Director of OHFA, Elected to NCSHA Board of Directors
10-19-22 – Ohio Housing Finance Agency Pilot Program to Build Affordable Housing in the City of Zanesville
9-22-22 – Ohio Housing Finance Agency Releases Economic Impact Report
9-1-22 – OHFA partners with Move to PROSPER to Improve Economic Mobility for Central Ohio Families
6-13-22 – Helping Ohioans Become Homeowners in a Booming Market
5-2-22 – $280 Million in Assistance Available for Homeowners Financially Impacted by the Pandemic
4-22-22 – OHFA Announces Additions to Leadership Team and New Hires
4-6-22 – Assistance Available for Ohio Homeowners Impacted by COVID-19
Media Inquiries
For additional information about OHFA, we invite the media to contact:
Penny Martin
Director of Public Affairs
Ohio Housing Finance Agency
2600 Corporate Exchange Dr.
Columbus, OH 43231
614.728.2911
pmartin@ohiohome.org