publications for Homebuyers

OHFA publishes a variety of fact sheets and other materials with important information for homebuyers and homeowners. All of our materials are available for download below.

Downloading Files

The following files are in Adobe PDF file format and must be viewed with Adobe Reader. If you do not have Adobe Reader, a free version can be downloaded from Adobe's web site.

Income Limits

Maximum Income Limits for Homeownership Programs (1.1 MB Adobe PDF File)
One, two, and three+ person family maximum income limits for target and non-target areas in all Ohio counties

Purchase Price Limits

Maximum Purchase Price Limits for Homeownership Programs (236 KB Adobe PDF File)
One, two, three, and four-family home maximum purchase prices for target and non-target areas in all Ohio counties

Target Areas

Ohio Target Areas (2.85 MB Adobe PDF File)
Census tracts, street, township, village, and other areas designated as target areas in Ohio

Homebuyers Fact Sheet

Homeownership Programs (5.8 MB Adobe PDF File)
Information on OHFA's homeownership programs

Grants for Grads Fact Sheet

Grants for Grads Program (1.33 MB Adobe PDF File)
Designed to help recent graduates and the state economy by retaining professional talent within Ohio

Foreclosure Prevention Fact Sheet

Foreclosure Prevention (5.5 MB Adobe PDF File)
Information on working through the foreclosure process and foreclosure prevention resources

OHFA Homebuyer Education Program Forms

Homebuyer Guide (21 MB Adobe PDF File)
Education and information for homebuyers
Homebuyer Education Test (1 MB Adobe PDF File)
Use this form to complete OHFA's streamlined homebuyer education program
Monthly Budget Form (700 KB Adobe PDF File)
Use this form to complete OHFA's streamlined homebuyer education program
Fax Cover Sheet (168 KB Adobe PDF File)
Use this cover sheet to fax your completed test and budget form to OHFA

Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) Form

Request for Copy of MCC (499 KB Adobe PDF File)
Use this form to request information about your MCC for income tax purposes

Fax the completed form to 614.995.0487 or mail it to:

Ohio Housing Finance Agency
Attention: Office of Homeownership
57 East Main Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

Recapture Tax Reimbursement Form

Request for Recapture Tax Reimbursement (188 KB Adobe PDF File)
Use this form to request recapture tax reimbursement