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The Ohio Manufactured Homes Association
The Ohio Manufactured Homes Association (OMHA) is
a not for profit organization whose strategic vision strives to make manufactured
housing a standard way of life in Ohio. OMHA's Mission is to help people experience the
lifestyle associated with home ownership in the most economical way. Whether it's in a
planned community or on the land of their choice, manufactured homes exist to provide
comfort, safety and convenience in the most economical and desirable way.
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| The OMHA Solution to the New Mortgage Lending Licensing
Requirements Mandated by the SAFE Act |
Hondros College is proud to be a new OMHA partner. As the preferred provider for all SAFE Act pre-licensure education, exam preparation and future mortgage lending continuing education, Hondros College welcomes all OMHA members and affiliates!
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INSTALLERS & INSPECTORS
Still need Continuing Education Credits? |
Don’t forget to renew your license! The Ohio Manufactured Homes Commission Requires that ALL Installers & Inspectors earn 8 credit hours of continuing education every two years in order to keep a valid license! Education courses in 2010 will be held throughout the state. Register now, as seating is limited!!! Price for 8 hours is only $135 dollars. (Lunch & OMHC fees are included.) Registration forms available on both OMHA and Commission websites. Members should also note that David Zofko has indicated that as of January 1, 2010 the OMHC will NO LONGER ISSUE EXTENSIONS for license renewal, except for extreme hardships. Any extensions will only be issued for special circumstances ONLY and will be charged a late fee.
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| OMHA Workers' Compensation Update |
A recent change in Ohio Workers' Comp rules requires Group Rating Program sponsors to be approved by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC). The Ohio Manufactured Homes Association (OMHA) has been approved for the 2010 rate year. As a group rating program sponsor, OMHA encourages all members to have an active workplace safety program. To assist our members, OMHA will be promoting workplace safety programs throughout the year, utilizing the newsletter, bulletins, email, and our website. The following is a brief list of safety programs currently available for OMHA members to explore.
2010 Ohio Safety Congress – Save the Date
The Ohio Safety Congress & Expo is one of the finest occupational safety and health events in the Midwest. The event, scheduled for March 30 - April 1, 2010, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, will offer dynamic keynote speakers, a variety of educational sessions and displays of occupational safety and health products.
Free registration makes the Ohio Safety Congress a valuable tool for your injury prevention program.
- Reduce training costs for you and your employees.
- Earn free CEUs for accreditation and BWC discount programs.
- Save on registration fees and out-of-state travel expenses.
- Fewer injuries mean lower workers’ compensation costs.
- Choose from 150 educational sessions to help your business save lives and save money.
To learn more about our Group Rating Program, or to request assistance in comparing your offers, please contact your Frank Gates Account Executive, Mike Hayhurst at 800-777-4283. |
| Congress Enacts Bigger and Better Home Buyer Tax Credit |
On February 17, 2009, President Obama signed legislation that revises and extends the tax credit provisions of The Home Recovery Act of 2008-H.R. 3221. Section 36 of The Act established a First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit for qualified purchasers. A part of the Economic Stimulus Bill created an $8,000 first time homebuyer's tax credit.
Any home purchased, new or resale, which is used as a principal residence will qualify. The home may be a manufactured or modular home and may be on private property or leased land. For the purpose of this legislation, a "first-time home buyer" is someone who hasn't owned a principal residence for three years before buying a house. (The date of purchase is considered the day that the title is transferred.) Only those who purchase a home on or after January 1 and before December 1, 2009 are eligible for the credit. Anyone who bought a home last year won't be able to take advantage of it.
This credit is equivalent to 10 percent of the purchase price of the home. The purchase price if you are building a new home would include not just the home itself but also the lot, development costs and any closing costs. The tax credit is capped at $8,000 and applies only to first-time home buyers and principal residences. However, unlike an earlier $7,500 home buyer tax credit, this one does not have to be repaid.
The tax credit is subject to income limitations. Single buyers need a modified adjusted gross income of $75,000 or less to qualify for the full credit, that's $150,000 for married couples. However, those earning more than these thresholds may be eligible for reduced credits.
Because the tax credit is "refundable," qualified buyers can take advantage of it even if they don't have much tax liability. Refundable means that it can be claimed even if the taxpayer has little or no federal income to offset. Should that be the case, the IRS will issue a check to the homebuyer for the difference between the tax due and the amount of the tax credit. Buyers have to own the home for at least three years in order to capitalize on the credit. If they sell the home before then, they will have to return the credit to the government.
To claim the credit or determine the size of your credit you must fill out IRS Form 1040 enter the amount of the credit as determined by filling out Form 5405. The credit generally will be equal to 10% of the purchase price up to a maximum of $8,000.
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| CityScapes at Mills of Carthage |
| When the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, decided to revitalize the neighborhood known as Carthage by relocating an industrial plant, it chose to redevelop the site with new, affordable housing. However, li...
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The Ohio Manufactured Homes Commission was established by the Ohio General Assembly with the support of the industry to
ensure safe and effective installations of manufactured homes.
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