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UMA Policy Brief: Industrial Revenue Bond Program

Access to Capital Bond Finance Community Development Federal Tax Credits (more)

Urban Manufacturing Alliance takes an in-depth look at the Industrial Revenue Bond Program and makes a number of key findings and recommendations. This brief also examines other popular tools being paired with IRBs, state volume cap, and urban...

Community Development Investment Review - Volume 9, Issue 1 Login

Bond Finance Community Development Federal Tax Credits Tax Increment Finance (TIF)(more)

The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco released the first issue in 2013 of the Community Development Investment Review. This issue focuses on successful, performance driven financing tools to promote community development. A variety of the best...

Michigan CDBG Application Guide Login

Community Development Federal HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)State Finance Program U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)

The Michigan Strategic Fund with assistance from Michigan Economic Development Corporation administer the state's allocation of CDBG funding. This application guide outlines eligible applicants, program objectives, types of projects, funding cycle,...

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program Fact Sheet

Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs)Tax Credits U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)

This fact sheet from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency overviews the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program. Elements include how the credits work, how they are awarded, and how LIHTC projects can provide Community Reinvestment...

CDFA Illinois Financing Roundtable Webcast: Unlocking the Development Finance Toolbox in Illinois Presentation

Development finance is the heart of economic, energy, infrastructure, technology, and environmental development. Without core financing tools, such as bonds, TIF, tax credits, and access to capital, development projects simply cannot move forward....

Historic Redevelopment Case Study: Buckingham Village Login

Community Development Federal State Finance Program Tax Credits U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)(more)

Telesis Corporation and NHT/Enterprise share details from their historic redevelopment project of Buckingham Village in Virginia.

NCR Betmar Senior Housing Bond Resolution Login

Bond Finance Community Development Federal State Finance Program U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)(more)

Bond resolution for the Betmar Village Senior Housing development in Atlanta, GA by National Church Residences.

A Smorgasbord of Innovative Financing Models Login

Access to Capital Community Development Energy Finance Federal Green Finance (more)

Jeffrey Greenberger with Affordable Community Energy presents a unique housing development and energy project that incorporated multiple tax credits and federal development finance tools.

IL Eligible Counties for CDBG "Ike" Assistance Login

Community Development Federal State Finance Program Urban Development U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)(more)

Map and list of Illinois counties eligible for CDBG "Ike" assistance.

Michigan CDBG Revolving Loan Fund Login

Access to Capital Federal Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)State Finance Program Urban Development (more)

Michigan Strategic Fund and Michigan Economic Development Corporation informational flyer covering their Community Development Block Grant Revolving Loan Fund for small businesses.

Federal Funding for Brownfield Projects Chart Login

A comprehensive list of available funding, requirements, project types, and contact information for federal funding of brownfield redevelopment projects.

MCBDC Revolving Loan Fund Flyer Login

Access to Capital Community Development Federal Local Finance Program Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)(more)

Montgomery County Business Development Center's flyer for their revolving loan fund programs.

Tax Credits in Combination with Other Tools

Chuck Depew, Director of the National Development Council, gives an encompassing presentation on using tax credits in combination with other financing tools to catalyze development.

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Practical Application Login

Bond Finance Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs)Tax Credits U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)

Steve Johnson with CHFA Multifamily Lending discusses the LIHTC environment and characteristics.

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits Login

Bond Finance Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs)Tax Credits U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)(more)

Michael Buker from Ice Miller gives a detailed presentation on Low-Income Housing Tax Credits.

Tax-Exempt Multifamily Housing Bonds and 4% Tax Credits Login

Bond Finance Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs)Tax Credits U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)(more)

Novogradac & Co, Capital Area Housing Finance Corporation, and Citi Community Capital deliver a presentation at NALHFA discussing the creation of opportunities and discovering new solutions in affordable housing.

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit: Assessment of Program Performance

Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs)Tax Credits U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)

This report from Novogradac & Co. reports on the performance of the LIHTC, and compares the success of the program with other federal housing subsidies.

The Latest in Housing Authority Energy Finance Login

Bond Finance Community Development Energy Finance Federal Green Finance (more)

This presentation from a Ballard Spahr Housing webinar covers a number of federal programs that can be used to finance energy efficiency in housing, including HUD incentives, energy tax credits, and tax-exempt bonds.

CDBG Funding for Downtown Revitalization Login

Brownfield Financing Community Development Federal State Finance Program Urban Development (more)

This presentation from the Ohio Department of Development discusses the state's use of CDBG funding to support several programs targeting downtown revitalization.

Pittsburgh Business Growth Fund Program Guidelines Login

Access to Capital Community Development Federal Local Finance Program Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)(more)

These program guidelines from the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh provides details on loans made from the CDBG-backed revolving loan fund.

Case Study: Cardinal Ritter Senior Services Login

Bond Case Studies Bond Finance Federal Tax Credits U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)(more)

Lancaster Pollard provided this case study of an affordable senior housing development funded in part with tax-exempt bonds and Low Income Housing Tax Credits.

Municipal Finance Development Tools After the Great Recession Login

Development Planning & Financing Group, Inc. produced this report featuring a variety of development finance project case studies for the National Association of Home Builders.

Key Maryland Small Business Lending Resources Login

Access to Capital Bond Finance Energy Finance Federal Green Finance (more)

This chart from the Maryland Dept. of Business & Economic Development provides basic information for every loan-related program offered in the state.

Washington County CDBG Revolving Loan Fund Login

Access to Capital Community Development Federal Local Finance Program Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)(more)

This overview from Economic Development Washington County presents the eligibility and loan parameters of the local Community Development Block Grant-supported revolving loan fund.

Tax Credit Investment Tools Login

Energy Finance Federal Tax Credits U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)U.S. Dept. of Interior - National Park Services (NPS)(more)

An overview of the key considerations for federal tax credit programs is provided in the presentation by Michael Buker of Ice Miller LLP.

Case Study: Mexia Gardens Login

Bond Finance Bond Insurance Federal Tax Credits U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)(more)

This case study from Lancaster Pollard reviews an affordable multifamily housing complex that utilized taxable bonds, LIHTCs, and the FHA Section 221(d)(4) program.

TIF in Combination with Other Tools Login

Bond Finance Energy Finance Federal Tax Increment Finance (TIF)U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)(more)

Jim Snyder from Ice Miller LLP gives this presentation discussing the various tools that combined with tax increment finance. He reviews bond programs, such as Private Activity Bonds, special assessments, SBA 504 Loan Program, Qualified Energy...

Case Study: Whispering Hills

Access to Capital Federal Tax Credits U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)(more)

This project summary by Lancaster Pollard details how USDA Section 538 loans were used in conjunction with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to finance a housing renovation.

Tax Credit Finance Reference Guide

Written in conjunction with Ice Miller LLP, the Tax Credit Finance Reference Guide examines how to effectively apply tax credits to development opportunities, and explains the basics of tax credits and the fundamentals of using these tools. In...

Federal Financing Reference Guide

Access to Capital Export Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank)Federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS)National Science Foundation (NSF)(more)

The Council of Development Finance Agencies released the Federal Financing Reference Guide with generous sponsorship support from Stifel Nicolaus and additional support from Business Oregon and the City of Minneapolis. The Federal Financing...

Exploring the Effectiveness of Private Capital Financing Options through Revolving Loans and Loan-Loss Reserves Login

Access to Capital Bond Finance Energy Finance Federal Green Finance (more)

Jeff Pitkin from the NY State Energy Research & Development Authority provides a thorough overview of the state's financing options for energy efficiency improvements. Details include loan requirements and the financing structure for a...

Case Study: The Reserve at 4th and Race Login

Access to Capital Federal State Finance Program Tax Abatements Tax Credits (more)

This case study from Lancaster Pollard presents a multi-family building financing project that combined state and federal historic tax credits, FHA mortgage insurance, and a state asbestos abatement grant. The document provides information on the...

Sustainable Urban Housing

Access to Capital Federal Green Finance Urban Development U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)

This publication of the Fort Worth Multifamily Hub provides detailed case studies of urban housing projects backed by the Federal Housing Administration's Office of Multifamily Housing. Details are provided for 17 projects, and information about...

Pairing NMTCs with Other Financing Tools Login

Access to Capital Federal Tax Credits Tax Increment Finance (TIF)U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)(more)

This presentation by Tony Q. Smith discusses the New Markets Tax Credit program and how to pair these credits with tax increment financing, HUD 108 loan guarantees, and more.

Case Study: Flats East Bank Login

Steve Strnisha and Brian Cooper presented this case study of the Flats East Bank project in Cleveland, Ohio. The financing sources for this project included tax increment finance, bonds, grants, and more.

Grand Traverse County EDC: RLF CDBG Re-Use Plan Login

Access to Capital Community Development Federal Local Finance Program Revolving Loan Funds (RLFs)(more)

This plan from the Grand Traverse County Economic Development Corporation outlines a new revolving loan fund supported by Community Development Block Grant funds. The plan describes the policies that will govern the RLF's loans, which will include...

Brownfields 2011: TIF, Tax Credits & Creative Financing Login

Brownfield Financing Energy Finance Federal Green Finance Tax Credits (more)

Toby Rittner, CDFA President & CEO, gave this presentation on creative financing at the Brownfields 2011 conference. This document provides an overview of TIF and federal tax credit programs, which are financing tools that can be successfully...

Maximizing TIF by Combining Tools Login

Access to Capital Federal Tax Credits Tax Increment Finance (TIF)U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)(more)

Tony Smith from S.B. Friedman & Company outlines how TIF can be combined with New Markets Tax Credits in this presentation. He provides a description of the NMTC program works and then shares a variety of case study projects from the Chicago area. ...

Case Study: Millennia Housing Login

Access to Capital Bond Finance Federal State Finance Program Tax Credits (more)

This case study of an affordable housing redevelopment project was provided by Lancaster Pollard. Millennia Housing Management used credit-enhanced tax-exempt bonds, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Financing Adjustment Facto loans, and HUD...

Cleveland - Midwest Tax Credit Powerhouse Login

Federal Local Finance Program Tax Credits U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)U.S. Dept. of Interior - National Park Services (NPS)(more)

Written by John Leith-Tetrault for the March 2011 issue of the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits, this article reviews Cleveland's historic success with tax credits. Leith-Tetrault starts with Reagan's cuts to HUD and follows the growth of...

Allegheny County Economic Development Overview Login

Access to Capital Bond Finance Community Development Development Finance Toolbox Federal (more)

This presentation by Sam Bozzola of Allegheny County Economic Development overviews the county's finance programs. These programs include bonds, loans, and specialized development programs.

Support Tools: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Login

Access to Capital Community Development Development Finance Toolbox Federal Urban Development (more)

Paul Webster from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development gives this presentation with an overview of the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program. He reviews eligible activities, typical uses, flow of funds, and types of financing for this...

Development Finance Toolbox: Support Tools Login

This presentation by Toby Rittner, President & CEO of CDFA overviews the 'Support Tools' section of the Development Finance Toolbox approach. Highlights include a discussion of tax abatements and a listing of federal funding programs.

HUD Prohibition of the Escrowing of Tax Credit Equity; Final Rule Login

Federal Tax Credits U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)U.S. Dept. of Interior - National Park Services (NPS)U.S. Dept. of Treasury CDFI Fund (more)

This final rule, in accordance with a provision in the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, bars HUD from requiring the escrowing of equity from the sales of low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs), historic tax credits (HTCs) and new markets...

First-of-Its-Kind Financing Brings Transit Oriented Development to D.C.

Access to Capital Development Finance Toolbox Federal Tax Credits U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)(more)

A new mixed-use development near the Rhode Island Avenue Metro Station in Washington, D.C. will provide housing, shopping and restaurants for residents and commuters. The $107 million project combines U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development...

Using CDBG Funds For Economic Development: The Process

Access to Capital Community Development Federal HUD Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)

This chart summarizes the steps for using community development block grant funds for local economic development activities.

Brownfield Finance Strategies – Federal Resources to turn Brown Into Green Login

Brownfield Financing Federal U.S. Dept. of Agriculture (USDA)U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)(more)

Charlie Bartsch explains the Federal financing tools available for Brownfield redevelopment in this presentation.

Partnership for Sustainable Communities

Economic Development Federal Smart Growth U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

This guide to Federal programs is intended to help communities identify resources available to support their efforts to promote livable and sustainable communities.

Overcoming Risks and Issues in Using HUD 108, Case Study from Baltimore, Maryland Login

Access to Capital Brownfield Financing Federal HUD Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Affairs (HUD)(more)

In this case study prepared by the Northeast-Midwest Institute, Montgomery Park serves as a model using a HUD 108 loan to fill a gap in a private development project. When HUD 108 is used to finance a speculative real estate project, there is a risk...

Charlie's Tip for the Long "Brown" Summer: Federal Investment and Economic Development Tax Incentives for Brownfields Financing Login

Brownfield Financing Energy Finance Federal Green Finance Tax Credits (more)

Charlie Bartsch with ICF International looks at creative ways to finance brownfields redevelopment under tighter credit markets. The report looks at financing vehicles such as historic rehabilitation tax credits, new markets tax credits, energy...