OHDC was established to expand housing opportunities for low-income households as a nonprofit developer and has worked with a variety of local jurisdictions in building, acquiring, renovating and managing permanent affordable housing units to low-income families and seniors. Housing is provided by owning properties outright or as a general partner in housing partnerships. Mission-based participation in partnerships and llcto foster housing for low-income families and seniors OHDC participates in section 42 limited partnerships which qualify under the low-income housing TAX credit program. The ownership percentage as the nonprofit partner is generally 1% or less and for many projects the up-front capital contributions is not required or insignificant. Participation in housing partnerships is an extension of the mission to provide long-term affordable housing.