Public Forums & Hearings for Public Comment
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) occasionally holds public forums or public hearings associated with the Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) or other program guidelines.
Public Hearing Notice for the 2026 Housing Development Gap Financing (HDGF) Guidelines
Notice is hereby given to all persons interested in the HDGF program administered by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) that a public hearing will be held to receive comments for the first draft of the 2026 HDGF Guidelines. The time and call-in information for the hearing is as follows:
When: Friday, September 19, 2025 from Noon - 1:00pm
Individuals may attend in person, online via Microsoft Teams, or by calling in. The meeting information is below.
Where: 2600 Corporate Exchange Drive
2nd Floor, Roger McCauley Boardroom
Columbus, Ohio 43231
For those attending virtually, use this link to register to attend:
Attend Webinar
Meeting ID: 240 338 040 187 6
Passcode: EF9Yp9Q8
Dial in by phone: +1 614-367-5171
Phone conference ID: 527 710 535#
Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing as specified above and will be given the opportunity to express their views concerning the guidelines. Comments may also be submitted in writing independent of the hearing and will be considered equally by OHFA. Comments must be received by 5 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025 and may be submitted to QAP@ohiohome.org.
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency is committed to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact DeHavlyn Wainwright, ADA Coordinator, at dwainwright@ohiohome.org as soon as possible.
2026 HDGF Guidelines First Draft Public Comment Period
The first draft of the 2026 HDGF guidelines can be found here. OHFA will accept comments on this draft through 5 p.m. on Monday, September 22, 2025. Feedback and comments may be submitted in writing to QAP@ohiohome.org.
Environmental Review Record for Public Comment
OHFA projects with funding sources (e.g. HOME) that require a public comment on the Environmental Review are listed below for the duration of the comment period.
Housing Development Assistance Program
Environmental Review Record for Public Comment
Hough Senior, Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
The State of Ohio published a Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds (NOI/RROF) regarding Hough Senior on August 25, 2025.
On or about, but not before, September 10, 2025, the State of Ohio will submit a request to the U.S. Department Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Federal funds under Section 288 of Title II of the Cranston Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA), as amended to be used for the following project:
Project Name: Hough Senior
Non-Profit Developer: CHN Housing Partners
Location: Cleveland, Cuyahoga, Ohio
Project Description:
Hough Senior Independent Living is a new construction senior housing development consisting of an approximately 47,000 square foot, multi-family 3-story apartment building with fifty-five (55) one-bedroom units, located in the Hough neighborhood on Cleveland's east side, between East 89th Street and East 90th Street. Hough Senior Independent Living will provide a welcoming environment that is close in proximity to transportation, amenities, and medical services, including the Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals, in the City of Cleveland.
Sources of Funds: State of Ohio Federal HOME, City of Cleveland Federal HOME, Private and Public Funds
Federal/State of Ohio HOME Funds: $1,000,000
Federal/Cleveland HOME Funds: $630,124
Total Project Cost Estimate: $19,095,831
The State of Ohio has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the environmental review record via email to the State of Ohio at Compliance@development.ohio.gov. All comments received before September 10, 2025 will be considered by the State of Ohio prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.
Housing Development Assistance Program
Environmental Review Record for Public Comment
Senior Village at Valle Greene, Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio
The State of Ohio published a Combined Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds (NOI/RROF) regarding the Senior Village at Valle Greene on August 15, 2025.
On or about, but not before, September 2, 2025, the State of Ohio will submit a request to the U.S. Department Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Federal funds under Section 288 of Title II of the Cranston Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (NAHA), as amended to be used for the following project:
Project Name: Senior Village at Valle Greene
Developer: St. Mary Development Corporation
Location: Fairborn, Greene County, Ohio
Project Description:
The Senior Village at Valle Greene development is a proposed 70-unit, two-story apartment building with an elevator. Comprised of one and two-bedroom units, this senior apartment community adheres to Enterprise Green Communities' energy standards. It caters to seniors with incomes at 30%, 50% and 60% of Area Median Income. Notably, the design prioritizes accessibility, eliminating the need for stairs to access the building.
Sources of Funds: State of Ohio Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Funds, Private and Public Funds
Federal/State HOME Funds: $1,400,000
Total Project Cost Estimate: $21,245,453
The State of Ohio has determined that the project will have no significant impact on the human environment. Any individual, group, or agency may submit written comments on the environmental review record via email to the State of Ohio at OCD@development.ohio.gov. All comments received before September 2, 2025, will be considered by the State of Ohio prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.