Articles Archives

Understanding State LIHTC Allocations

7 min read

Every year, state housing finance agencies are allocated millions of dollars to help fund affordable housing through the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program.

Yes In God’s Backyard

8 min read

Looking to bring their philanthropic missions into their own backyards, an increasing number of faith-based organizations are building affordable housing projects on their properties, often with the help of new local and state laws.

A Resource Guide for Accessing Funds for Green Projects

2 min read

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) are providing the best business case ever, for “greening” multifamily affordable housing.

“Nest, Not Nest Eggs”

Inside the Workforce Housing Struggle in Colorado’s Mountain Towns

8 min read

Over the last two decades, a workforce housing shift has occurred in the many resort towns and communities across the United States.

A Framework for Detailing How Local Policies Impact Housing Affordability 

7 min read

Developers and affordable housing advocates looking to provide detailed presentations or facilitate discussions on how local governmental policies impact housing affordability need look no further than the National Multifamily Housing Council’s (NMHC) Housing Affordability Toolkit.

The Art of Structuring Deals as Master Lease Pass-Throughs   

7 min read

As skyrocketing construction costs and increasing interest rates have driven the need for more capital, affordable housing developers are expressing an increased interest in the master lease pass-through structure in deals involving a combination of Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and Historic Tax Credits (HTC).

Clean Energy Projects

4 min read

At the close of 2023, it’s a certainty that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) are catalyzing a huge uptick in clean energy projects across the United States.

Playing Matchmaker

6 min read

An initiative by the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA) aims to expand the financing of affordable housing by creating partnerships between state financing agencies and healthcare systems.

Legislative Update 

4 min read

Historic Tax Credit (HTC) advocates are hopeful fiscal year (FY) 2024 spending will be resolved to clear the path forward for a possible year-end tax bill.

Tying it All Together

3 min read

Federal agencies have steadily made progress in rolling out the new funds from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL).

2023 Edson Awards Showcase Announces Best in Affordable Housing

5 min read

Years of collaboration among dozens of organizations brought to fruition ten properties that serve Native American artists, LGBTQ+ youth, farmworkers, adults with special needs, senior citizens and veterans.

Three Decades of Qualified Contracts   

10 min read

When the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program was created in 1986, it was a far cry from the robust development engine it is today.

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