northeast ohio development and finance authority

The Development Finance Authority of Summit County (DFA) is a port authority and a government finance agency established in 1999. Its mission is to foster economic growth and job creation in Summit County and the broader 18-county Northeast Ohio region. The DFA acts as a conduit issuer of tax-exempt and taxable bonds, providing cost-effective financing for a wide range of projects, including manufacturing facilities, non-profit organizations (like hospitals and universities), and infrastructure development. By offering unique financing tools and managing development programs, the authority helps both public and private sector entities access capital for expansion and community improvement projects.