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Affordable housing is a byproduct of a pluralistic democratic society; more than that, it is a goal whose pursuit creates and strengthens a pluralistic democratic society in ways that would gladden the heart of Alexis Charles Henri Clérel, Comte de Tocqueville.

Last month, the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act was reintroduced in both the House and Senate as H.R. 3238 and S. 1557.

Federal tax credits under the Low Income Housing Tax Credit program continue to be one of the most important tools for developing affordable housing in the country.

Embedded within the real estate adage, “Location, Location, Location,” is the all-important, yet oft-overlooked zoning.

A simple principle can have far-reaching consequences when its consistent application exposes policy or outcome inconsistencies taken for granted for decades.

Ralph M. Perrey has served as the executive director of the Tennessee Housing Development Agency (THDA) since November 2012.

The Industrial Revolution changed the landscape of economics and society, not once, not twice, but three times.

Going green remains front and center at every level of society.

Capital One ranks among the most active investors of Low Income Housing Tax Credits.

Given the recent focus on energy and climate policy nationally, as exemplified by the Inflation Reduction Act establishment of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and expansion of many clean energy and energy efficiency tax incentives, many multifamily property owners and developers are looking at greening their projects and including solar and energy efficiency improvements.

The White House recently released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 budget request.

How long does it take to fix an original-sin mistake?