Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority
Financial ServicesOhio, United States11-50 Employees
The Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority is a government entity established by the City of Columbus and Franklin County under Ohio law to facilitate economic activity and capital investments in Central Ohio. As a port authority, it can construct facilities, issue debt, make loans, and own or lease property and infrastructure essential to projects, serving as an eligible issuer for both tax-exempt and taxable debt and coordinating financing with multiple lenders. Its primary customers are private, non-profit, and public sector entities pursuing development or renewal projects in the region, with the authority providing structuring and coordination of complex financing arrangements. Based in Columbus, Ohio, the organization operates within the financial services sector, supporting small and large-scale initiatives through its statutory authorities and partnerships. A recent development includes the launch of two innovative programs to support small business financing needs, reflecting an ongoing role in facilitating varied financing solutions for the local economy.