OHFA is upgrading its File Transfer Protocol (FTP) site used for the submission of LIHTC and other multifamily housing applications. Developers submitting projects in the upcoming 9% LIHTC round will be required to upload their application(s) via a new Web site address. The previous FTP site address, Transfer.ohiohome.org, will no longer remain active.

In order to secure access to the upgraded FTP site, developers must submit a FTP Registration Form online via this link. Only one contact person per developer will be allowed access the FTP Site. Once registration is completed, OHFA will send login credentials to the updated FTP site.

Registration must be completed no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.

As a reminder, 9% LIHTC Proposal Applications must be fully uploaded to the FTP site no later than 5:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 9^th. If you have any questions, please e-mail MultifamilyFTP@ohiohome.org. We look forward to your application submissions and hope that the updated FTP site will provide enhanced user experience.

Final 2023 Design and Architectural Standards and Updated FAQ Posted

The 2023 Design and Architectural Standards have been posted to the OHFA Guidelines Page. Both clean and redline versions of the document are available. These guidelines will apply to all 2023 OHFA Multifamily Funding Programs.

The Final FAQ for the 2023 9% HTC Round has been posted to our website. The deadline to submit questions for inclusion in the FAQ was January 13th. If there are questions relating to the administration of the program they may still be sent to QAP@ohiohome.org or tkoch@ohiohome.org.

Draft PY23 NHTF Allocation Plan Posted for Comment MLP Program Guidelines Forthcoming

OHFA has posted the Draft PY 2023 National Housing Trust Fund Allocation Plan for comment. Comments may be sent to NHTFAllocation@ohiohome.org until February 8th at 5pm.

HUD determines each state's NHTF formula allocation amount on an annual basis and publishes a notice in the Federal Register announcing the availability of funds. States must include an Allocation Plan for the NHTF in their Consolidated Plan submitted each year to HUD.

The Ohio Department of Development prepares Ohio's Consolidated Plan each year and as such, holds a public hearing and comment period on the draft plan before submitting it to HUD. Information on upcoming comment periods and public hearings can be found on their webpage: https://development.ohio.gov/

2023 Multifamily Lending Program Guidelines will be posted to the program page within the next couple of weeks. Monitor the website for additional updates.