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.
Design and Architectural Standards (DAS) Input Sessions
We are seeking your feedback, questions, and recommendations in preparation for a full review and rewrite of the current guidelines. OHFA's Multifamily and Architectural Teams will host a series of Special Interest Stakeholder Input Sessions in-person at our office in Columbus and virtually in early March.
There will be additional General Stakeholder Input Sessions later in March that will be hosted at public libraries in cities across Ohio.
Please consider attending whichever stakeholder meeting(s) that best aligns to your interests.
Tuesday, March 3 from 1:30 - 3 p.m.
2600 Corporate Exchange Dr., Columbus, OH 43231
Advocates for Affordable Assisted Living (AAL)
RSVP for In-Person Register for Virtual
Wednesday, March 4 from 1:30- 3 p.m.
2600 Corporate Exchange Dr., Columbus, OH 43231
Advocates for Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
RSVP for In-Person Register for Virtual
Tuesday, March 10 from 1:30- 3 p.m.
2600 Corporate Exchange Dr., Columbus, OH 43231
Advocates for Universal Design (UD) and Accessibility
RSVP for In-Person Register for Virtual
Tuesday, March 17 (Southwest Ohio) from 12:30 - 4 p.m.
Franklin-Springboro Public Library, Springboro Branch (125 Park Lane, Springboro, OH)
Architects, Developers, and other interested parties.
Thursday, March 19 (Central Ohio) from 1:30 - 5 p.m.
Columbus Metropolitan Library (96 S Grant Ave, Columbus, OH)
Architects, Developers, and other interested parties.
Tuesday, March 24 (Northeast Ohio) from 1:15 - 4:45 p.m.
Cuyahoga County Library, Parma-Snow Branch (2121 Snow Rd, Parma, OH)
Architects, Developers, and other interested parties.
Thursday, March 26 – VIRTUAL only from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Final session for interested parties not previously attended a session.
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.
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
Mid Line Apartments, Cincinnati, Hamilton 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 Mid Line Apartments, Cincinnati on January 12, 2026.
On or about, but not before, January 28, 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: Mid Line Apartments
For-Profit Developer: Over-the-Rhine Community Housing
Location: Cincinnati, Hamilton, Ohio
Project Description:
HOME funds will be used for the rehabilitation and new construction of the Mid Line apartments. The project consists of the rehabilitation of one (1) existing two-story residence and the new construction of one (1) four-story apartment building. The project will include a total of 57 units consisting of a mix of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units and community features such as a fitness center, and on-site management.
Sources of Funds: State of Ohio Federal HOME, The City of Cincinnati, Federal HOME, Private and Public Funds
State of Ohio HOME Funds: $1,000,000
Federal/Cincinnati HOME Funds: $800,000
Total Project Cost Estimate: $20,459,700
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 January 28, 2026 will be considered by the State of Ohio prior to authorizing submission of a request for release of funds.