{"id":2857,"date":"2026-06-26T16:38:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T16:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/voinovichacademy.ohio.edu\/?page_id=2857"},"modified":"2026-06-26T16:39:36","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T16:39:36","slug":"housing-development-toolkit-funding","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/voinovichacademy.ohio.edu\/index.php\/housing-development-toolkit-funding\/","title":{"rendered":"Housing Development Toolkit – Funding"},"content":{"rendered":"

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FUNDING \u00a0| Team Work Makes the Dream Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Funding<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Successfully planning, funding, and building housing requires a mix of local leadership and technical expertise.\u00a0 Seek to engage members of your community and council, as well as developers (non-profit and for-profit), land banks, and grant writers.<\/span><\/p>\n

As you build your team, intentionally include folks with the following qualifications:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Core Team Member<\/strong><\/th>\nRole<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Representative (You or a Council Member)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nProvides vision, community priorities, and local approvals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Developer or Development Consultant<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nLeads the project from concept to construction and leasing.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Grant Writer or Funding Strategist<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nIdentifies and applies for grants, loans, and tax credits.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Architect\/Planner<\/strong><\/td>\nDesigns housing that fits local needs and zoning.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Engineer (Civil or Structural)\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nEnsures infrastructure feasibility.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Legal Advisor<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nHandles contracts, zoning, and compliance.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Community Engagement Lead<\/strong><\/td>\nBuilds local support and gathers input.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Property Manager (if rental units)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nOversees leasing and maintenance post-construction.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Optional but Valuable Partners<\/strong><\/th>\nRole<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Nonprofit Housing Organization\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nBrings mission-driven expertise and may qualify for funding.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Land Bank Representative<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nHelps identify and acquire properties.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Local Economic Development Agency<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nMay assist with incentives or infrastructure.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Service Providers<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nFor projects serving seniors, veterans, or people with disabilities.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Keep in mind your Developer or Development Consultant, whether a firm or an individual, may have many of the qualifications or experience listed under Core Team members, and others may serve in dual roles (example \u2013 Grant Writer & Community Engagement lead may actually be the Village Administrator; Development Consultant may also be an experienced funding strategist, and\/or staff architects, engineers, and grant writers).<\/p>\n

The most important thing is to build trust with these individuals and ensure they\u2019re willing to work with you for the long term to bring housing projects from concept to development in your community.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Factsheet: Ohio’s Most Utilized Funding Programs that can Support Housing Development<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>
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