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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
Kentway Apartments, Kent, Portage 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 Kentway Apartments on July 28, 2026.
On or about, but not before, August 13, 2026, 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: Kentway Apartments
Developer: Renewal Development Associates
Location: Kent, Portage County, Ohio
Project Description:
HOME funds will be used for the rehabilitation of Kentway Apartments, an existing affordable senior multi-family housing project consisting of 148-units in eight (8) low-rise and one (1) mid-rise buildings. The proposed rehabilitation will upgrade major building systems, install new life-safety systems, and add code-compliant ADA accessible units and features that are beyond their useful life. The apartment units will receive new kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and lighting.
Sources of Funds: State of Ohio Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Funds, Private and Public Funds
Federal/State HOME Funds: $2,382,344
Total Project Cost Estimate: $51,141,545
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 August 13, 2026 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
Park Village Apartments, Cleveland, Cuyahoga 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 Park Village Apartments on July 31, 2026.
On or about, but not before, August 17, 2026, 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: Park Village Apartments Preservation
Developer: Famicos Foundation
Location: Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio
Project Description:
HOME funds will be used for the rehabilitation of Park Village Apartments, a multi-family apartment complex consisting of eight (8) apartment buildings and one (1) community building with a total of 75-units. The complex serves general occupancy.
Sources of Funds: State of Ohio Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Funds, Private and Public Funds
Federal/State HOME Funds: $1,350,305
Total Project Cost Estimate: $18,872,200
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 August 17, 2026 will be considered by the State of Ohio prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.