About 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).
OUR MISSION
Facilitate and invest in developments designed to:
- Create and preserve affordable homeownership and rental housing
- Strengthen and stabilize neighborhoods
- Support working households, seniors and special needs populations
OUR APPROACH
The Affordable Housing Trust facilitates housing development by investment through nonprofit and for-profit developers, thus leveraging its own funding dollars into projects. AHT's resources are directed to builders and developers, rather than individual households.
Individuals seeking affordable rental housing should access the Ohio Housing Locator.
Individuals seeking a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher or Public Housing should contact the
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority.
OUR COMMITMENT
We recognize that achieving our mission requires intentional efforts to dismantle discrimination and promote justice in housing. We are committed to continuously learning and evolving our practices to better serve marginalized and underrepresented communities. Our dedication to diversity, equity, and inclusion is not just a statement but a call to action, reflected in our strategic goals, community partnerships, and daily operations.
Through our dedication to these values, the Affordable Housing Trust for Columbus and Franklin County strives to be a catalyst for positive change, creating pathways to housing stability and economic opportunity for all residents. Together, we can build a community where everyone has a place to call home.
Partners
The Affordable Housing Trust | By the Numbers
20+
Years serving Central Ohio
200+
Successful projects
$350mm+
Loans Closed
In accordance with federal laws and
U.S. Department of the Treasury
policy, this organization is prohibited
from discriminating on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, age,
or disability.
To file a complaint of
discrimination, write to:
U.S. Department of the Treasury,
Director, Office of Civil Rights
and Equal Employement Opportunity
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20220;
call (202) 622-1160;
or send an e-mail to:
De acuerdo a lo establecido por las leyes
federales y las políticas del Departamento
del Tesoro esta organización no puede
discriminar por causa de raza, color, origen
nacional, sexo, edad, o porque una
persona tiene impedimentos.
Para presentar una queja sobre
discriminación, escriba a:
U.S. Department of the Treasury,
Director, Office of Civil Rights
and Equal Em ployement Opportunity
1500 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.,
Washington, DC 20220;
llame al (202) 622-1160;
o envíe un correo electrónico a:
FAQ
AHT is committed to providing Limited English Proficient individuals with meaningful access to vital documents and information. To request information regarding AHT’s translation services, please contact Michelle Proulx at michelle@hztrust.org.
AHT se compromete a brindar a las personas con dominio limitado del inglés un acceso significativo a información y documentos vitales. Para solicitar información sobre los servicios de traducción de AHT, comuníquese con Michelle Proulx en
michelle@hztrust.org.
