info@otrfoundation.org
(513) 721-1317

Events:

Bockfest 2010 March 5-7
Visit www.bockfest.com for more information.

Buy the Bockfest 2010
Poster Here

Take the Over-the-Rhine Historic Church Tour during Bockfest 2010 with proceeds benefiting the Over-the-Rhine Foundation. More Information and Tickets

News:

Cincinnati Photographer and Hall-of-Fame journalist Melvin Grier’s stunning images of Over-the-Rhine have been assembled on a uniquely designed poster. Order yours today.

Win a one-week vacation in a private, luxury home in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico with the Over-the-Rhine Foundation's Dream Vacation Raffle

 

Over-the-Rhine Green Historic Study results presented at U.C.

Building by building, Over-the-Rhine’s history slipping away
From Business Courier

Over-the-Rhine advocates present plan, put ball in Cincinnati City Council’s court
From Business Courier

See presentations and read the full set of recommendations.




 

 

Resource Center

  1. Finding and Buying Property
    1. Guide to OTR Architecture.
    2. Common Problems to look for.
    3. Finding knowledgeable real estate agents.
    4. Sheriff auctions. E. Receivership. II.
  2. Navigating City Bureaucracy
    1. How to determine if you are in an historic district and what this means to your development options.
      1. How the Historic Conservation Board works.
      2. Initial review of plans.
      3. Seeking variances.
    2. When you need a building permit and how to get it.
      1. City contractor registration requirements
      2. Special issues with lead paint.
    3. How to determine zoning district and limitations.
    4. Vacant Building Maintenance License (VBML).
  3. Financing and Incentives.
    1. Financing for single-family rehab.
      1. 203(k) loans.
      2. Tax abatements.
    2. Financing for 2-4 family rehab.
      1. 203(k) loans.
      2. CDF
      3. LISC
      4. Tax abatements.
    3. Financing for condo conversion.
      1. CDF
      2. LISC
      3. State Historic Tax Credits.
      4. City Economic Development money.
    4. Financing for apartment buildings over 4 units.
      1. CDF
      2. LISC
      3. State Historic Tax Credits.
      4. Federal Historic Tax Credits.
      5. Low Income Tax Credits.
      6. City Economic Development money.
  4. Finding Development Professionals.
    1. Guide to local architects.
    2. Guide to local general contractors.
    3. Plumbers.
    4. Electricians.
    5. Masons.
    6. Roofers.
    7. HVAC
      1. Geothermal experts.
      2. Boiler experts.
    8. Historic restoration specialists.
      1. Restoring cornices.