December 11, 2025

Columbus, Ohio

Note: Direct any questions on the content of this message to OHFA’s Compliance and DevCo Help Desk.

PC Blackout Period — What You Need to Know


On December 4, 2025, OHFA issued a message regarding a blackout period in order to upgrade our inspection software to align with NSPIRE. The blackout will occur from December 24, 2025, to January 4, 2026. During this time period, the current inspection system will be unavailable for inspection date entries.


OHFA appreciates your patience during this blackout period and as our auditors continue to learn and work through NSPIRE protocols with you. 

Extended Use Projects and the Student Rule


Owners/management agents of extended use projects (i.e., projects in the second 15 years of their affordability periods) with or without market rate units are reminded student status must be verified for all new move-ins by using OHFA’s Student Certification form. If a project has other funding (i.e., HOME, OHTF, HOME-ARP), owners/management agents must follow those program rules regarding verification of student status.  


For tenant recertifications, the following documents are required:


  • Student Status Certification (new move-ins only)
  • Any clarification records
  • Annual unit inspection form
  • LIHTC Addendum (if a new lease has been signed)


Note: OHFA recommends (but does not require) student status is verified annually for extended use projects in case owners may want to receive additional tax credits in the future (i.e., resyndication). 

It’s That Time Again: Be Prepared for Annual Owner Certification Reporting!


The 2025 reporting year Annual Owner Certifications (AOCs) are due March 1, 2026. However, owners/management agents may submit AOCs now rather than wait. Below are a few reminders to prepare for AOCs submissions:

 

  • All tenant events must be manually entered as the XML Upload feature is no longer an option.


  • All tenant events must be updated in DevCo no later than the 10th of each month in preparation for submitting AOCs. Management agents also need to update all tenant events when notified of an upcoming file audit.


  • Utility allowance (UA) information must be updated in DevCo annually. Here are instructions (Section V) on how to update your project’s UAs.


Importantly, owners/management agents must ensure staff members responsible for completing AOCs have access to DevCo. Here are instructions on how to get access to the DevCo database. If any assistance is needed, contact OHFA’s Comliance and DevCo Help Desk.

Code Violations


Owners/management agents are reminded of their responsibilities under Treas. Reg. §1.42-5(c)(1). Pursuant to this regulation, AOCs are due annually to OHFA and such certifications are made under penalties of perjury. Code violations must be reported in AOCs. Further information may be found here.


Note: Owners/management agents who fail to report code violations may be referred to OHFA’s Office of Multifamily Programs to determine if a project remains in good partnership with the Agency. 

Reminder: OHFA TICs and Net Assets Under HUD Threshold


Last month, OHFA published in the Industry Message how to list assets on TICs, but we continue to receive substantial inquiries on this process.


Should all net family assets be listed on an OHFA TIC even if they are under the HUD threshold amount? If so, what value of each asset should be listed on theTIC?


Effective immediately, if all net family assets are less than the threshold amount, $0 must be listed as the value of each asset on the TIC. If the net family assets are over the HUD threshold, then owners/management agents must list the actual value of each asset on the TIC.


Importantly, income from an asset(s) is always counted regardless if under/over the HUD threshold amount. 


Example #1: 


Mary has a checking account balance of $800 that has a 0% interest rate and a savings account value of $900 that has a 1.5% interest rate.


Since the value of the assets is less than the threshold amount 
($800 + $900 = $1,700)
, 
owners/management agents will list both assets on Mary’s TIC but the value will be $0 for each.


The income from the savings account will be counted as income 
[$13.50 ($900 x .015 = $13.50)]

and listed on the TIC.


Example #2:


Chris has a checking account balance of $1,000 with a 0% interest rate, a savings account of $2,000 with a 2% interest rate, and a plot of land worth $49,000.


Total net family assets are $52,000.
($1,000 + $2,000 +$49,000 = $52,000)


Owners/management agents must list each asset on Chris’s TIC to show the actual value of each asset, because the net family assets are over the HUD threshold.


The asset income amount 
[$40 ($2,000 x .02 = $40)]

will also be listed on the TIC. 

Coming Soon!


Next month, OHFA will publish an HDAP Compliance Manual and new HDAP FAQs. Additionally, several revisions will be made to the current LIHTC Compliance Manual based upon feedback from our partners. We hope these resources will prove helpful and help you stay in compliance. 

Stay Informed! 


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Reminder to all 811 project owners/management agents: Stay in the know! You can now receive 811 updates through OHFA’s email distribution list. Be sure to select Ohio 811 PRA under Email Lists on the sign-up form. 

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