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Program Documents 
Here you will find links to all the information, forms, documents, and resources you need relating to the Housing Credit Program, including the Qualified Allocation Plan and 2009 Affordable Housing Funding Application. Applicants should review all program information and applications for a thorough understanding of Ohio's program before applying for housing credits.
2010 Qualified Allocation Plan Draft Policies
In an effort to deliver programs and set policies that meet the needs of our customers and stakeholders, OHFA will facilitate two sessions to discuss the 2010 Qualified Allocation Plan. Attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback on issues relating to the 2010 and 2011 Plans. We invite you to attend one of the two sessions to be held on Wednesday, July 1 and Tuesday, July 7 from
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at OHFA's office located at 57 East Main Street in Columbus. Please email
Andrew Bailey with your preferred date. Space will fill up quickly, so reserve your spot today.
Written comments concerning the following draft policies can be directed to Arthur Krauer, Planning and Public Policy Coordinator, Ohio Housing Finance Agency, 57 East Main Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215, phone 614.387.1656, email akrauer@ohiohome.org.
- Policy Statements (46 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Experience and Capacity Review (48 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Universal Design Requirements (41 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Permanent Supportive Housing Guidelines (47 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Strategic Redevelopment Project Criteria (36 KB Adobe PDF File)
2009 Qualified Allocation Plan
The Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) provides information on the 2009 Housing Credit Program including minimum development requirements, competitive criteria, and underwriting criteria. Data tables are also included with the QAP to provide applicants with the necessary localized data regarding such information as median family income, qualified census tracts, and rent limits by county.
- 2009 Qualified Allocation Plan (3.5 MB Adobe PDF File)
- Clarification of Requirements for Plans and Specifications (23 KB Adobe PDF File)
(Page 31 of 2009 Qualified Allocation Plan) - Final Experience and Capacity Review Results (17 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Restricted Areas Memorandum (31 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Competitive Evaluation Forms (126 KB Adobe PDF File)
- HERA Housing Credit Announcement (23 KB Adobe PDF File)
Applications for HERA housing credits will be accepted beginning April 1, 2009.
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2009 Affordable Housing Funding Application and Forms
All applicants must use the 2009 Affordable Housing Funding Application (AHFA). The application can also be used to apply for the Housing Development Assistance Program, Housing Development Loan Program, Multifamily Bond Program, and Neighborhood Stabilization Program.
- 2009 Affordable Housing Funding Application (AHFA) (935 KB Excel File) revised 2/13/09
In addition to the AHFA, applicants will need to complete a variety of other certifications, studies, and forms to verify eligibility for housing credits. All applicable forms are available for download here.
- 2009 Program Forms
- Development Features Agreement (51 KB Adobe PDF File)
(formerly known as OHFA Form 001 – Architect and Contractor Certification) - Form001A Reconsideration of Visitability Requirements (51 KB Word File)
- Form001B Reconsideration of Universal Design Requirements (48 KB Word File)
- Form002 Market Study Checklist (87 KB Word File)
- Form003 Market Study Certification (32 KB Word File)
- Form004 Certification of Consistency with Local Housing Plans (40 KB Word File)
- Form AFHM Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan–New for 2009 (68 KB Excel File)
- Consent of Recorded Lienholder (15 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Development Features Agreement (51 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Samples and Attachments
(93 KB Word File)
- Sample 1: Inducement and Indemnity Agreement Letter
- Instructions: Acquisition, Relocation and Demolition Section
- Attachments 1-4
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2009 Housing Funding Training Material
In December 2008, OHFA offered training sessions that focused primarily on the 2009 Housing Credit Program. The material presented at that training is provided below for those who were unable to attend.
- 2009 Training Material (1.8 MB Adobe PDF File)
- Training Registration List (27 KB Adobe PDF File)
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Preferred Market Study Providers
OHFA is seeking experienced professionals to conduct third-party market study reports for housing funding applications. Below you can download the current Preferred Marked Study Provider List, which OHFA updates as we receive applications during the year. You can also download an application packet for becoming a preferred provider. All applications must be submitted at least 60 days prior to OHFA’s funding deadline.
- Preferred Market Study Provider Application (82 KB Word File)
- Preferred Market Study Provider List (updated April 2009) (30 KB Excel File)
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Carryover Allocation/Project Completion Stage (8609 Request)
If you are requesting a Carryover Allocation or an 8609 Form, please complete the following forms and submit them to OHFA with your request.
- Cost Certification Forms (416 KB Excel File)
(For all Carryover Allocation and 8609 Form requests) - Final Energy Efficiency Certification
(For 8609 Form requests on developments agreeing to energy efficiency features at the time of application)- 2007 Applicants (17 KB Adobe PDF File)
- 2005-2006 Applicants (17 KB Adobe PDF File)
- 2004 Applicants (43 KB Adobe PDF File)
- External Link to National Registry of Accredited Rating Providers
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Housing Credit Reservations
- 2009 Housing Credit Results (75 KB Adobe PDF File)
- 2009 Housing Credit Awards (45 KB Excel File)
- 2009 Housing Credit Applicants (81 KB Excel File)
- Housing Credit Reservations
- 2008 (52 KB Excel File)
- 2007 (64 KB Excel File)
- 2006 (60 KB Excel File)
- 2005 (78 KB Excel File)
- 2004 (62 KB Excel File)
- 2003 (55 KB Excel File)
- 2002 (96 KB Excel File)
- 2001 (52 KB Excel File)
- 2000 (43 KB Excel File)
- 1999 (46 KB Excel File)
- 1998 (118 KB Word File)
- 1997 (54 KB Word File)
- 1996 (67 KB Word File)
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Additional Resources
The following resources include additional information pertinent to the Housing Credit Program.
- IRS Notice 2008-106 (16 KB Adobe PDF File)
In an effort to address the confusion created by the language in the Housing and Economic Recovery Act (HERA), the IRS issued Notice 2008-106 on November 13, 2008. In the Notice, the IRS concluded that the 9 percent credit rate will apply to projects during the timeframe stated in the HERA, even if a previous credit rate lock-in agreement exists. Therefore, OHFA will assign the 9 percent credit rate to all non-federally subsidized new construction or rehabilitation buildings placed in service after July 30, 2008. Owners and accountants should be aware of this IRS Notice as they prepare requests for 8609 Forms. The higher credit rate does not mean the buildings will automatically receive more housing tax credits. The credits must be allocated by OHFA through the process described in the Qualified Allocation Plan. Please note that the credit rate will revert to a floating rate for buildings placed in service after December 31, 2013. - Market Information for the Housing Credit Program
- Market Criteria Data Tables (34 KB Adobe PDF File)
- 2007 Market Data Maps (244 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Penetration Rates (20 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Submarket Definitions (58 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Growth Rates (23 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Vacancy Rates (23 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Housing Credit Pipeline 2005-2008 (39 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Methodologies (16 KB Adobe PDF File)
- County Contacts for Accessibility Agencies (50 KB Adobe PDF File)
- List of Properties Awarded Housing Credits 1989-2006 (341 KB Excel File)
- External Links to Sites Containing 1990 Census Tract Information
- 2007 OHFA Operating Survey Summary (3.2 MB PowerPoint File)
- 2006 OHFA Operating Survey Summary (631 KB PowerPoint File)
- 2005 OHFA Operating Survey Summary (403 KB PowerPoint File)
- 2004 OHFA Operating Survey Summary (112 KB Adobe PDF File)
- 2003 OHFA Operating Survey Summary (221 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Estimating the Need: Projecting for Permanent Supportive Housing (46 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Green Communities Fact Sheet (751 KB Adobe PDF File)
- External Link to HUD Publication—Making Best Use of Your LIHTC Dollars:
A Planning Paper for State Policy Makers (March 2004)
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