HUD recently issued a FY2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Multifamily property owners participating in project-based rental assistance. These property owners are eligible to apply for funding as new applicants, regardless of whether they have a current operating FSS program. Eligible owners may  apply for funding through this NOFO  to support the salary and training needs of a FSS Program Coordinator, which is a requirement to operate a FSS program. The deadline to apply for funding is October 3, 2022.

OHFA is committed to advancing equity through housing and is supportive of efforts to increase economic mobility and improving the financial well-being of LIHTC residents. The FSS program aligns with OHFA’s housing equity strategies. OHFA is encouraging all existing  LIHTC Section 8 Property owners to explore participation in FSS. This NOFO is a unique opportunity for owners with limited experience and knowledge of FSS to implement a FSS program  at low cost and impact on net operating income.

OHFA staff are currently considering and working on proposals to include preferences for applications of family Section 8 preservation projects that have a HUD-approved FFS plan in place in future Qualified Allocation Plans and Bond Gap Financing guidelines.

For more information on FSS, please visit this HUD website.

HUD staff are available to provide clarification on the content of this NOFO. Questions regarding specific program requirements should be directed to the FSS email inbox at fss@hud.gov.