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Experts say that green building practices still make operational sense, with solid local incentives and strong returns on investment despite a dismantling of many federal programs.

As January 1 approaches, affordable housing investors are preparing for changes in the LIHTC program in anticipation for increased unit production.

Joint venture partnerships offer an opportunity for many different kinds of developers to tackle the housing crisis, together.

The Jonathan Rose Companies closed Fund VI in July, the latest in a 20-year series of impact funds aimed at preserving and greening affordable housing.

Syndicators and investors are increasingly hiring third-party reviewers to ensure that various aspects of a project—from accessibility compliance to architectural plans—meet standards.

Over the past several years, HUD has been rolling out updates to Sections 102 and 204 of the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA), pushing back deadlines that require affordable housing property managers to pivot in their tenant certification practices.

Despite an intricate and sometimes lengthy process, obtaining a favorable credit rating can provide immense benefits for public housing authorities.

The unease that gripped the LIHTC investor market earlier this year—following a new administration and some uncertainty in Washington—has started to lift, according to industry syndicators. The market is further buoyed by the continued legislative advance of the AHCIA.

As America’s homelessness crisis deepens, California has become a national model for successful Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) projects. Drawing on both local and state support, these PSH projects provide critical pathways to safety for people at risk of homelessness or for those already living on the streets.

Uncertainty about federal cuts to housing programs is spreading through affordable housing markets nationwide as developers struggle to pencil out deals. LA is a salient case after the Housing Authority City of Los Angeles paused the processing of Section 8 applications, leaving developers with projects in the pipeline.

Operating over 100 affordable housing communities across nine states, LDG Development has implemented a suite of security systems tailored to the specific safety needs of each of its unique developments.

Economic uncertainty, a shift toward larger transactions, and alternative Community Reinvestment Act options have created a challenging environment for LIHTC deals, pushing down the price of the credits in some parts of the country, some syndicators report.