FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, October 15, 2026
Media Contact: Penny Martin
Phone: 614.728.2911
Email: pmartin@ohiohome.org
OHFA Board Approves Financing for Three Housing Developments
COLUMBUS, OH - Today, the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) Board approved financing from various programs to support three housing developments to create or preserve affordable housing units throughout the state.
The developments that received Board approvals for funding are:
Ashland Manor: Essence, LLC received approval of a $2 million Housing Development Loan (HDL). The development, which also received a 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) reservation, will rehabilitate 189 affordable units for older Ohioans in Toledo (Lucas County).
George's Creek: Columbus Housing Partnership, Inc dba Homeport received approval of a $2.5 million HDL, $3 million in Housing Development Assistance Program (HDAP) funding, and approval authorizing up to $12 million in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds. The development, which also received a 4% LIHTC reservation, will rehabilitate 120 affordable units in Columbus (Franklin County).
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) North Community and Village Place (NCVP): Co-developers The Finch Group dba TFG Housing Resources and Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio received approval authorizing the issuance of up to $10 million in Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds. The development, which also received a 4% LIHTC reservation, will rehabilitate 90 affordable units on two sites for older Ohioans in Columbus (Franklin County).
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is an Equal Opportunity Housing entity. Loans are available on a fair and equal basis regardless of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, military status, disability or ancestry. Please visit www.ohiohome.org for more information.