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More Than A Place To Live

Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority believes affordable housing goes beyond the structure. We provide services that empower our residents to live full and meaningful lives. Through community development and collaborative partnerships, we help people access safe, quality housing where they can live with dignity and thrive.


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$500

million in
bond issuances

160,000

residents served in
Ohio and Washington, D.C.

$1.2

billion in annual
rental assistance

7,000+

mixed-income
apartment homes

$6+

billion in
economic output

$3.28+

billion in
value added

$1.8+

billion in
earnings

$818+

million to
Ohio's GSP

Latest News

CMHA Earns A+ Long-Term Credit Rating from S&P, Touting Strong Financial Stewardship and Portfolio Management The independent credit-rating agency’s glowing evaluation is a significant endorsement that reflects the confidence investors and the broader financial community have in CMHA’s leadership and vision

Aug 31, 2026

The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) announced today that Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings – the largest of the three major credit rating agencies – has assigned the agency an A+ long-term issuer credit rating and an A+ rating on its outstanding general revenue bonds.

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CMHA Board authorizes over $125 million in combined investments to expand affordable housing opportunities for nearly 1,000 households Among those who will benefit are disabled veterans, low- and middle-wage-earning families and older adults

Jul 28, 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Board of Commissioners announced approval today of $125 million in combined investments that will finance the acquisition, preservation, and new development of 451 units of affordable housing, serving approximately 935 residents across Central Ohio.

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Statement Regarding Housing Choice Voucher Payment Standard Adjustment

Jul 01, 2026

The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is facing a projected funding shortfall within the federal Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program due to insufficient federal appropriations.

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