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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 Tax Credit program, including the Qualified Allocation Plan and 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.
OHFA Standards
These guidelines are applicable to all OHFA multifamily programs including the Housing Tax Credit program, Housing Development Assistance Program, and Housing Development Loan Program.
- Capital Needs Assessment Standards & Expected Useful Life Schedule (58 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Cash Flow Definition (146 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Document Submission Procedure for All Programs (578 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Market Study Standards (292 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Mini Phase 1 Standards (62 KB Adobe PDF File)
- OHFA Appraisal Scope & Guidelines Memo (157 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Phase I Environmental Review Standards (269 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Utility Allowance Policy (185 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Authorization to Release Tax Information (13 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Green Communities Certification Workbook (316 KB Excel File)
- Management Company Capacity Review (1.12 MB Adobe PDF File)
- Market Study Certification (24 KB Word File)
- Market Study Checklist (57 KB Word File)
- Market Study Index (11 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Related Party Transaction Questionnaire (45 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Template for Public Notification Letters (27 KB Word File)
- HUD 2880 Application Form (118 KB Adobe PDF File)
- OHFA SLR Application Form (36 KB Word File)
- OHFA SLR Guidelines (198 KB Adobe PDF File)
Standard Forms
HUD Subsidy Layering Review
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Proposal Summaries
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2013 Qualified Allocation Plan
- 2013 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) (1.54 MB Adobe PDF File)
- 2013 HTC program Competitive Application Data (44 KB Excel File)

- Frequently Asked Questions – QAP – Updated 2/15/13 (264 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Frequently Asked Questions – Architectural, Design & Capital Needs – Updated 2/5/13 (175 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Permanent Supportive Housing Minimum Unit Size Memo (162 KB Adobe PDF File)
- 2013 Affordable Housing Funding Application (994 KB Excel File)
- Housing Development Loan program Information
- OHFA Multifamily Program Development List (352 KB Excel File)
- Architect Certification (29 KB Excel File)
– A Completed Architects Certification must be submitted for each application. OHFA will verify that the information in the AHFA matches the information presented in the Architects Certification. - Existing Units DRAFT Scoring Tool (61 KB Excel File)
- Cost Index for 2013 QAP (105 KB Adobe PDF File)
- High-Income Census Tracts (464 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Areas Impacted by Foreclosure (115 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Green Communities Frequently Asked Questions (102 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Green Communities Submission Process (206 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Local Notification & Priority Information Templates (246 KB Adobe PDF File)
- 2013 HTC program Exception Request Form (55 KB Word File)
- Reconsideration of Visitability Requirements Form PPD-E01 (572 KB Word File)
- Housing Funding Training Presentation (1.39 MB Adobe PDF File)
- OHFA Rehab Site Visit Form (171 KB Adobe PDF File)
- OHFA 2013 Rehab Scoring Sheets (110 KB Adobe PDF File)
- OHFA New Units Site Visit (144 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Architectural Threshold Market Quality (97 KB Adobe PDF File)
- U.S. Green Building Council LEED (external link)
- Appalachian Counties in Ohio (193 KB Adobe PDF File)
Local Notification & Priority Information
Forms
Resources
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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.
- Market Study Consultant Recommendations (24 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Preferred Market Study Provider Application (39 KB Word File)
- Preferred Market Study Provider List (updated May 24, 2013) (17 KB Excel File)
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Post Allocation
If you are requesting a carryover allocation or an 8609 Form, please complete the following cost certification forms and submit them to OHFA with your request. Submit an Excel copy of the forms and a PDF copy of all other required items on a disk, plus a hard copy of the forms with original signatures and a check for the required fee.
10% Test
- Cost Certification Forms for Carryover (41 KB Excel File)
- Carryover Cost Certification Letter Template (31 KB Word File)
Rent Election
- Gross Rent Floor Election Form (131 KB Word File)
8609 Request
- Form 8609 – Document Submission List (41 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Owner's Cost Certification Forms for 8609 Request (120 KB Excel File)
- Contractor's Cost Certification Guidelines (178 KB Adobe PDF File)
- Contractor's Cost Certification Forms for 8609 Request (46 KB Excel File)
- Final Energy Efficiency Certification
(For 8609 Form requests on developments agreeing to energy efficiency features at the time of application)- 2010 Applicants (26 KB Adobe PDF File)
- 2009 Applicants (27 KB Adobe PDF File)
- 2008 Applicants (27 KB Adobe PDF File)
- External Link to National Registry of Accredited Rating Providers
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Housing Tax Credit Program Reservations
- 2012 Housing Tax Credit program Awards (991 KB Adobe PDF File)
- 2011 Housing Tax Credit program Awards (1.02 MB Adobe PDF File)
- 2010 Housing Tax Credit program Awards (1.03 MB Adobe PDF File)
- 2009 Housing Tax Credit program Awards (45 KB Excel File)
- 2008 Housing Tax Credit program Awards (52 KB Excel File)
- 2007 Housing Tax Credit program Awards (64 KB Excel File)
- 1989-2006 Housing Tax Credit program Awards (341 KB Excel File)
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Additional Resources
The following resources include additional information pertinent to the Housing Tax Credit program.
- AEP Ohio – Columbia Gas ENERGY STAR New Homes Program Memo (146 KB Adobe PDF File)
- County Contacts for Accessibility Agencies (50 KB Adobe PDF File)
- External Links to Sites Containing 2010 Census Tract Information
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