Pamela Martineau Author Archives

Los Angeles’ Pause on Section 8 Applications Creates Uncertainty for Affordable Developers

6 min read

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.

LDG Development: Using Technology, Data, and Strong Community Relations to Keep Communities Safe

7 min read

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 and Other Factors Create a Challenging Environment for LIHTC Deals

7 min read

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.

States, Municipalities, and Developers Work in Tandem to Build Affordable Housing Customized for Local Communities

7 min read

Some states have recently taken innovative measures to empower local communities and developers in constructing affordable housing projects that address the specific needs of the communities they serve.

HUD’s Restore-Rebuild Program Seeks to Streamline Faircloth-to-RAD Conversions

7 min read

Restore-Rebuild, HUD’s rebranded Faircloth-to-RAD conversion program, seeks to streamline and integrate the RAD conversion process for PHA mixed-finance developments to increase affordable rental units in housing markets throughout the nation.

Breaking Ground

Michael Novogradac, Managing Partner, Novogradac

8 min read

Tax Credit Advisor sat down with Novogradac to get his take on the current state of the industry and its future, as well as the pending policy issues that could greatly impact the industry.

Build-to-Rent Single-Family Homes Enter the Affordable Housing Space

7 min read

Taking the cue from the success of build-to-rent (BTR) single-family homes in the market rate space, some affordable housing developers are building the product for low-income families looking to live in single-family homes.

Housing Advocates Look to Extend Opportunity Zones Program

5 min read

Housing advocates from Novogradac’s working group are hopeful that the Opportunity Zones (OZ) program will be extended and enhanced by incoming secretaries of the Treasury and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

National Housing Crisis Task Force Issues Broad Range of Policy Recommendations for New Administration

5 min read

The National Housing Crisis Task Force issued a broad swath of policy recommendations for the new administration to address the nation’s housing crisis, including calling for the federal government to “fundamentally restructure” its organization to address the problem and provide billions to rehabilitate existing subsidized affordable housing stock.

MassHousing Launches Preferred Equity Product to Help Move “Stuck” Projects Forward

5 min read

MassHousing will launch a preferred equity product this month designed to move shovel-ready projects forward that have stalled economically.

Developers Tap Digital Engagement Tools to Solicit Community Feedback and Earn Support

5 min read

A new crop of digital community engagement tools is giving developers an avenue to bring resident voices into the planning process without requiring attendance at long public meetings.

Breaking Ground

Jennifer Leimaile Ho, Minnesota Housing Commissioner and Incoming Chair of National Council of State Housing Agencies

10 min read

Earlier this fall, Jennifer Leimaile Ho was elected chair of the National Council of State Housing Agencies’ (NCSHA) 2025 Board of Directors. Ho is the Commissioner of Minnesota Housing, having been appointed by Governor Tim Walz in January 2019 and reappointed in 2023.

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