Enabling affordable housing throughout Columbus and Franklin County

Welcome to the Affordable Housing Trust

The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County (AHT), established in 2001, is an independent, nonprofit lender that works with the private, nonprofit and public sectors to develop affordable housing opportunities within the City of Columbus and Franklin County. In February 2016, AHT became a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI).

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$50m

in loans closed in 2022


900+

Units Developed in 2022


$309m

in Central Ohio Economic Impact in 2022

Strengthening Central Ohio Communities

For over 20 years, The Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County (AHT), our committed Board of Trustees and funding partners – the City of Columbus and Franklin County – have contributed meaningfully to the lives of thousands of low and moderate income families. We provide loans to local community development corporations, builders and developers for the construction, acquisition and rehabilitation of affordable rental, supportive and home ownership projects.

About AHT

How We Work

01.

Consultation

02.

Application

03.

Board Approval

04.

Loan Closed!

The Affordable Housing Trust | By the Numbers

20+

Years serving Central Ohio

200+

Successful projects

$300m+

Loans Closed

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"Creating and preserving affordable housing is still a challenge that requires innovation to stay current with the ever changing market. To that end, we will continue to work with our partners to provide quality and value to affordable housing projects."

Projects

Blacklick Crossing

Homeport | Franklin Cty. | 30 units | 60% AMI

Touchstone Field Place Supportive Housing

Community Housing Network (CHN) | South Side | 56 units | 30-50% AMI

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News & Blog

18 Mar, 2024
Leveraging Our Impact
05 Dec, 2023
E-News
By Lark T. Mallory 26 Oct, 2023
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