Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA)

The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) offers affordable housing opportunities for Ohioans including first-time homebuyers, renters, senior citizens, and other populations with special needs who otherwise might not be able to afford quality housing.

Homeownership Programs
OHFA offers a variety of programs to assist Ohioans with purchasing a home. Learn about our homeownership programs.

Housing Development Programs
OHFA provides developers of low- to moderate-income housing with access to financial resources and tax incentives through a variety of programs that support the development and management of quality, affordable housing for Ohioans. Learn about our housing development programs.

Program Compliance
OHFA helps property managers and owners of OHFA-financed rental properties remain compliant with state and federal housing regulations. Our comprehensive compliance monitoring program makes it easier for managers and owners to ensure that Ohioans receive safe, decent, affordable housing. Learn about program compliance.

Housing Investment Fund
In September 2008, OHFA established the Housing Investment Fund to undertake housing initiatives and meet housing needs that are not met by other programs of the Agency. Learn about the Housing Investment Fund.

Save the Dream Ohio is a multi-agency foreclosure prevention outreach initiative involving partners from state government, nonprofit housing counseling agencies, and legal aid organizations. The Save the Dream Ohio hotline, 888-404-4674, administered by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA), connects financially distressed homeowners with HUD-approved housing counseling agencies that help families avoid foreclosure through programs such as the Hardest Hit Fund. To learn if you qualify for assistance with your mortgage you may also visit Savethedreamohio.gov.