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Interest Rates

Period:

2/1/2026 - 2/28/2026

Fresh Water Program
Market Rate


Loan Terms 5 to 20 Years:  4.43%
Loan Terms 21 to 30 Years:  4.74%

Fresh Water Program
Community Assistance


Loan Terms 5 to 20 Years:  1.75%
Loan Terms 21 to 30 Years:  2.00%

Loan Advance Program


Loan Term up to 3 Years: 3.88%

WPCLF and DWAF (WSRLA) Rates


Loan Terms 5 to 20 Years
Standard Rate: 3.18%
WPCLF Small Systems:  2.68%
DWAF Small Systems:  2.68%

Loan Terms 21 to 30 Years
Standard Rate:  3.44%
WPCLF Small Systems:  2.94%
DWAF Small Systems:  2.94%

Loan Terms 31 to 45 Years *
Standard Rate:  3.59%
WPCLF Small Systems:  3.09%

* Applies to WPCLF Program only.

Refinance Rates

Estimated as of February 12th, 2026*
10 Year Term Tax-Exempt: 2.44%
20 Year Term Tax-Exempt: 2.99%
30 Year Term Tax-Exempt: 3.62%

10 Year Term Taxable: 4.05%
20 Year Term Taxable: 4.74%
30 Year Term Taxable: 5.53%

* Rates are based on the market rate as of the date listed and using the weighted average maturity (“WAM”) for each loan term. Based upon an assumed level payment amortization, a 10-year loan is estimated to have a WAM of 5 years, a 20-year loan a WAM of 11 years and a 30-year loan a WAM of 16 years.

Loan Application Deadline

The OWDA Board meets the last Thursday of the month during January to October; and the second Thursday in the month of December. Applications are due the 1st of the month that the loan will be approved. For December approval, the loan application is due on November 1st.

Refinance loan applications are accepted on open cycle.

OWDA BOARD AWARDS JANUARY LOANS

The Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) approved over $12 million in low interest loans on Thursday, January 29, 2026, for five projects in Ohio to improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure and make water quality improvements for Ohioans.

The projects for Ohio communities received OWDA Board approval for funding through the Fresh Water Loan Fund Program for improvements and to replace aging infrastructure.

Click here for the full press release.

 

OWDA, OEPA and ODNR SEEK PROPOSALS FOR SOUTHEAST OHIO WATER STUDY 
Due December 23, 2025

 

The Ohio Water Development Authority, in partnership with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ONDR) are seeking proposals from consulting firms to develop a comprehensive Regional Water Study (RWS) for a 24-County area of Southeast Ohio. Pre-Proposal Meeting, December 1, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

Proposals Due: Each Proposer is required to submit their proposal with required attachments by email to Michael Fraizer by email no later than 4:00 PM on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 (EST). See RFP for contacts and further details.

Click here for full RFP details.
Click 
here for the RFP Attachment 1.

RFP and Project Schedule:

Pre-Proposal Meeting

12/1/25 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Virtual) *

One-on-One Meetings (up to 1 hour)

12/4 to 12/16/25 – 1-1 Appointments, as needed

Deadline for Clarification Requests

12/12/25

Clarification Responses Due

12/17/25

Deadline for Submission of Proposals

12/23/25 4:00 PM (Email Rec’d)

Select Consultant

Week of 1/12/26

Estimated Notice to Proceed

Week of 1/19/26

Project Completed

12/31/26

 

Governing Body

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Mike DeWine

Governor


R. Gregory Browning

Chairman 


Mike Fraizer

Executive Director

Board Members

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Contact Us

480 South High Street
Columbus, Ohio 43215

614-466-5822 (Main)
614-644-9964 (Fax)
614-448-3367 (HR Fax)
877-OWDA-123 (Toll Free)

Meetings

Board Meetings:

The next scheduled Board Meeting is Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ohio Water Development Authority, 480 South High Street, Columbus, Ohio. 

Ohio Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP) Seminars.

Click here for full seminar schedule of topics, dates and times.

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Audited Financial Statement

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