Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority

Congratulations to our partners at CASTO for an exciting 2024! We are proud to partner with CASTO on the River & Rich and Westrich developments in Franklinton. These projects are part of CMHA's commitment to providing Housing for All. These mixed-use communities serve those making 80-100% of the Area Median income (AMI) and include high caliber amenities that make these some of Columbus's most sought after apartments. To see what Casto has in-store for 2025, check out the article! The Robert Weiler Company Kelley Companies Oakwood Management Company https://lnkd.in/g9VRi84W

In 2024, CMHA proudly celebrated our 90th anniversary with a record-breaking year, investing $275 million in the development of Housing for All! This marks the largest investment in the nearly 100-year history of our organization. But we’re not stopping there—2025 is poised to be even more groundbreaking, with over $300 million in planned development activity! A few projects in the works and on the horizon include: Broadleigh Lofts: Construction will conclude in 2025, and leasing will begin in late spring/early summer. This community is near the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Chalmers P. Wylie outpatient clinic and includes supportive services specific to our Veteran heroes. This is in partnership with our friends at Woda Cooper Companies, Inc.. Heights on Main: This upcoming new community in the heart of City Of Reynoldsburg will offer mixed-income affordable housing. CMHA recently received a 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) competitive award from Ohio Housing Finance Agency to help fund this project. Rosebrook: This is CMHA's third partnership with Columbus Housing Enterprise, and it will provide naturally occurring affordable housing to Central Ohio residents. You can read the article by Bonnie Meibers from Columbus Business First by clicking the link. You do not need a subscription to access: https://bizj.us/1qmron Charles D. Hillman James L. Ervin Jr. (He/Him/His) Fred Ransier D Malone, BS, MSL Jacquelin Lewis Stephen Daley, CRPC®, APMA® Scott Scharlach Bob Bitzenhofer

CMHA is proud to announce our receipt of the Auditor of the State Awards for our clean audit reports! The Auditor of the State Award is presented to local governments upon the completion of a financial audit that contain no findings for recovery, material citations, material weaknesses, significant deficiencies, uniform guidance findings or questioned costs. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMxCtHUm.

🏘️ BIG NEWS: CMHA is transforming affordable housing in Central Ohio! We've invested $78.9 million to acquire two new apartment communities. The Residences at Eden Park (264 units) The Orchards (162 units) 426 affordable units Rents range from $1,100-$1,900 Our message is simple: If you work in Central Ohio, you should be able to live in Central Ohio. #AffordableHousing #CentralOhio #WorkforceHousing #CMHA

Level Up is coming to Indian Meadows December 11th, 2024 from 1pm-4pm! Level Up is a new initiative from CMHA, The RISE Center, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners (FCBOC), and NAACP - Columbus, OH Branch that brings the FCBOC Mobile Unit to CMHA communities. The Mobile Unit is a convenient way for you to meet with Franklin County Department of Job and Family Services & Family Services Caseworkers and CGI Housing Specialists. Mobile Unit staff can help you enroll in benefits, process requests for benefits you already receive, and connect you to new programs and resources! Appointments are not required but are strongly encouraged! To schedule an appointment, visit www.bit.ly/cmha-levelup

We were honored to be invited by the Ohio Chamber of Commerce to their recent gala! It was a privilege to have the opportunity to speak about one of our community's most critical challenges: housing. Our CEO, Charles D. Hillman, shared passionate insights about finding innovative solutions that create stable, affordable housing options. We were grateful for the chance to share our perspectives and connect with business leaders who are committed to making a meaningful difference in our state. Together, we can build stronger, more resilient communities. We appreciated the opportunity to engage with fellow professionals and continue the important conversation about housing accessibility and economic opportunity. Thank you also to The African American Chamber of Commerce: Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky, Eric Kearney Columbus Chamber of Commerce, Derrick R. Clay, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, Steve Stivers, Demetrius Thomas and Ruscilli Construction.

Thanksgiving is a time to pause, reflect on our blessings, and appreciate the relationships that sustain us—both personal and professional. To provide space for this reflection, we will be closing CMHA operations at 2pm EST on Wednesday, November 27th and opening again on Monday, December 2nd.

This weekend, CMHA staff helped prepare the tiny homes of Vista Village to welcome their first residents. Volunteers picked out furniture and decor donated for the homes by the local community, assembled beds, tables, and chairs, and staged the homes so residents can feel at home as soon as they move in. Vista Village is a non-profit, faith-based developer, who provides transitional housing (tiny homes) and supportive services for individuals who've experienced homelessness. CMHA is proud to provide Vista Village with a $72,000 sponsorship to provide housing and on-site services for four individuals through 2027.  

We've been named a Best Place to Work 2024 by Columbus Business First! This recognition is a testament to our amazing team and the inclusive, collaborative culture we've built together. We're proud to be honored as a top employer in our industry and community. #BestPlaceToWork #TeamCMHA

Thank you Ohio Housing Finance Agency and Ohio Capital Corporation for Housing for hosting an impactful CEO Roundtable discussion on economic impact and housing at this year's Ohio Housing Conference. The conversation featuring our CEO, Charles D. Hillman and panelists Keli Savage, CPA from CVS Health/Aetna and Rob Wasserman from Huntington Bank, expertly moderated by Amy (Wright) Riegel of Coalition on Homelessness & Housing in Ohio (COHHIO), highlighted the crucial intersection of housing, healthcare, and financial services in our communities. Special thanks to Shawn Smith and Catherine Cawthon for putting together such a meaningful conference that brings together leaders across sectors to address Ohio's housing challenges.