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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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CMHA is kicking off the largest summer construction season in its 92-year history to promote affordable housing opportunities

Jun 01, 2026

The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) is embarking on the largest slate of summer construction projects in the agency’s 92-year history to promote and upgrade affordable housing communities that serve low-income and middle-wage earners, the elderly, and people with disabilities.

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CMHA Board approves allocating over $130 million in housing investments across Central Ohio

Apr 23, 2026

The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Board of Commissioners announced today a series of strategic investments totaling more than $130 million to expand and preserve housing across Central Ohio.

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CMHA’s Bethany Hahn-Ambrosius selected as new Ohio chapter president of the national nonprofit Women’s Affordable Housing Network

Mar 26, 2026

The Ohio chapter of the Women's Affordable Housing Network (OWAHN) has announced the selection of Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Assistant Vice President of Planning and Development Bethany Hahn-Ambrosius as its new president.

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Title: Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority Board approves investments totaling over $120 million that will address the region’s ‘critical need’ for more affordable housing

Feb 12, 2026

The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) Board of Commissioners announced today a major investment strategy that will bolster the agency’s ability to address Central Ohio’s “critical need” for more affordable housing.

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CMHA announces $52 million acquisition of 264-unit Thornton Hall Apartments in Reynoldsburg, bringing more housing opportunities to one of Central Ohio’s most desirable communities

Jan 12, 2026

The Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) announced today its $52 million first-ever investment partnership with the Licking Metropolitan Housing Authority (LMHA) to acquire Thornton Hall, a newly constructed 264-unit multifamily apartment community.

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Innovative All In Dublin Housing Initiative for People of Different Abilities and Ages Achieves Critical Milestones on Path to Completion

Sep 22, 2025

A pioneering project that will provide critically-needed inclusive and affordable housing for adults with disabilities moved closer to groundbreaking by securing a key zoning approval and closing on the acquisition of the property for the project.

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CMHA Board approves over $100 million in mixed-income housing investments

Aug 18, 2025

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