CDFA is excited to return to Washington, D.C., for the 2026 CDFA Federal Policy Conference on April 7-8, 2026! This event will bring together Congressional leaders, federal agencies, state policy teams, investors, and development finance practitioners for a two-day exploration of the federal policy landscape shaping development finance in the coming year. Save with Early Bird Rates when you register by March 20.

The Senate last week passed a sweeping bipartisan housing affordability package, which would be the first major housing law enacted in more than 30 years, on an 89-10 vote. The White House has thrown its weight behind the Senate bill. But some Republicans in the House are balking at the scope of the legislation, warning that it does not go far enough to address concerns around central bank digital currency (CBDC) or in safeguarding investors from government overreach.

Green investors often boast that they can support sustainability without sacrificing returns. But new research from Texas McCombs suggests otherwise. Green bonds also offer governments opportunities to raise more money from those investors for sustainable projects. In practical terms, by accepting slightly lower yields on green bonds, investors are helping to finance the green transition. That knowledge could allow governments to issue more short-term green bonds with lower interest rates, saving money for taxpayers.

Over the past year, a growing number of state governments have capitalized revolving loan funds (RLFs), empowering their housing finance agencies to finance mixed-income housing outside of the typical LIHTC pipeline. The housing supply shortage has pushed cost burdens up the income spectrum. These trends are pushing HFAs to innovate and explore ways to increase mixed-income production in the face of static federal funding for affordable housing.

State Treasurer Erick Russell and University of Connecticut Executive Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Jeff Geoghegan announced the results of what they termed a "historic" bond sale for the university. The $582 million transaction represents the largest in the history of the UConn 2000 Program, they said. The sale includes $434 million in tax-exempt UConn General Obligation bonds and $148 million in taxable Bond Anticipation Notes, Russell and Geoghegan said.

CREA, a national tax credit syndicator, just closed its largest tax credit fund at $403.2 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. The CREA Corporate Tax Credit Fund 117 will result in the construction of 36 developments, totaling 3,484 affordable homes. The projects will exist across 16 states and be homes to families, seniors, and those who have special needs, adding to the $13.5 billion in equity raised.

The City of New York announced the details of its upcoming sale of approximately $2.65 billion of General Obligation bonds, comprised of $2.24 billion of tax-exempt fixed rate bonds and $411 million of taxable fixed rate bonds. Proceeds from the sale will be used to refund and reoffer certain outstanding bonds for savings and to fund capital projects.

The Senior Associate, Transactions will help the Green Bank to develop and implement a new business unit of the organization and transform public and private investment in Environmental Infrastructure. The successful candidate will work to support execution across an active pipeline of lending transactions and special projects. The successful candidate will demonstrate ownership of discrete analyses within project workplans, contributing to overall project management and key deliverables. The Senior Associate, Transactions will bring prior experience and competency in Environmental Infrastructure, such as organic waste management solutions, climate adaptation and resiliency inclusive of nature-based solutions, and natural and working lands inclusive of environmental markets, or other related industries. They will also support a core goal of this business unit, ensuring increased investment in underserved communities.

The Senior Managers will help the Connecticut Green Bank to grow a new business unit of the organization and transform public and private investment in Environmental Infrastructure. The successful candidates will have demonstrated lending experience in environmental infrastructure, such as organic waste management solutions, climate adaptation and resiliency inclusive of nature-based solutions, and natural and working lands inclusive of environmental markets, or other related industries. The roles will additionally support the business unit and Green Bank commitment to increased investment in underserved communities. Preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in commercial project finance, public finance, infrastructure investing and small business lending, or related project development or administrative experience.

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During this installment of the CDFA // BNY Development Finance Webcast Series, panelists explore how special districts attract private investment, support infrastructure upgrades, and generate sustained revenue for redevelopment projects.

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