Ohio

OHFA has released the 2015 Draft Ohio QAP for public review and comments. The annual public hearing for the 2015 QAP will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2014. Comments may be emailed to [email protected].

State Senator Elder A. Vogel Jr. (R-47th District) and a bipartisan group of Pennsylvania State Senators sponsored a bill to expand the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund, commonly known as the State Housing Trust Fund….

OHFA has released the 2015 Draft Ohio QAP for public review and comments. Comments may be emailed to [email protected].

OHFA will host a public forum for the 2015 Draft Ohio QAP on July 8. Feedback provided at the forum will be considered for incorporation in the final draft of the 2015 QAP anticipated in September 2014. Comments may also be emailed [email protected].

Ohio Housing Finance Agency Releases the Health Impact Assessment The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) released the Health Impact Assessment, a report that examines the health implications of a proposed government policy to align affordable housing inspections.

QAP and Funding Deadlines

QAP Deadlines

Last week, Maryland affordable housing advocates celebrate the success of the Multifamily Rental Housing Programs Efficiency Act (HB 453), legislation that will reduce municipal barriers to rental housing production. Advocates also succeeded in securing $25.73 million for the Rental Housing Works (RHW) program, the highest level of funding for the program in its history.

Ohio Housing Finance Agency is currently exploring an expansion into multifamily lending. Please click this link to provide feedback. The deadline is April 30th.

OHFA will host a Housing Tax Credit Compliance Training on May 20 in Columbus, OH and on May 22 in Independence.

QAP Deadlines Minnesota: Minnesota Housing announced the availability of an estimated $70 million in funding through the 2014 consolidated Request for Proposals (RFP) and $12.5 million in 2015 Housing Tax Credits (Round 1). The application deadline is June 10, 2014 by 5:00 PM.

Ohio Representative Terry Boose (R-District 57) from the Ohio House of Representatives recently introduced H.B. 478 a bill which would significantly modify and improve the state New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program.