The Development Finance Authority of Summit County (DFA) specializes in community and economic development finance, primarily focused on Northeast Ohio, by assisting others in obtaining capital that might not otherwise be available. In addition to issuing taxable and tax-exempt revenue bonds, DFA works closely with affiliated non-profits: the Akron-Summit County Energy Special Improvement District (ESID) enables DFA to issue PACE bonds; the Development Fund of the Western Reserve (DFWR) allocates New Markets Tax Credits; and the Western Reserve Community Fund (WRCF) provides small business and community-based lending.