University of California, Santa Barbara focuses on a solution best suited for HUD’s diverse portfolio located in clustered communities as part of the 2014 Better Buildings Case Competition. Key program details, a spatial distribution analysis of HUD...

This proposal is prepared by Stanford University for the Department of Energy 2014 Better Buildings Case Competition recommends the implementation of the Multifamily Affordable Distributed Energy (MADE) program to increase adoption of distributed...

NSP compliance requirements are very similar to the Community Development Block Grant program. Several additional restrictions apply, however, to focus the program more narrowly on stabilizing areas that are seriously affected by foreclosures and...

In this presentation, Evans Paull of New Partners for Smart Growth explores creative financing models for brownfield redevelopment. Paull covers tools such as bonds, loans, grants, credit enhancements, TIF as well as case studies.

The 2013 Brownfields Federal Programs Guide updates the 2011 edition. Several new programs were added while other have since been eliminated. The guide also details financial & technical assistance offered by each federal agency.

In this paper, the National Development Council (NDC) examines six critical federal community development financing tools. Using federal financial data, NDC shows the economic activity resulting from the tools makes a significant contribution to the...

Louis Berra with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development presents on community planning and development programs offered through the Office of Economic Development (OED).

The 2013‐2014 Annual Action Plan for the City of Battle Creek, Michigan, outlines the City’s proposed course of action over 2013-2014 to address housing, neighborhood suitability and economic opportunities by using funds from the CDBG and HOME...

Lancaster Pollard released this case study of Copper Landing Family Apartments and how the developer utilized low-income housing tax credits and tax-exempt bonds in 'record' time to provide a tremendous community benefit for low-income residents.

Lancaster Pollard created this case study to showcase the innovated financial structuring of a 50-unit affordable housing complex which incorporated Low Income Housing Tax Credits, Tax-Exempt Bonds, an FHA pilot program, and a bridge loan.

Jane Vincent with the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development reviews a number of financing tools and current topics such as Sequestration & Continuing Resolution, HUD Efforts to Support Stakeholders, FHA Financing, Rental Assistance...

This guide covers CDBG Revolving Loan Fund program requirements, administration and implementation of the CDBG loan funds as distributed by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA).

Special CDBG funds were allocated to NJ for the Superstorm Sandy recovery effort. This guide is available to assist applicants in understanding the program and its intended use.

In 2011, Pennsylvania was impacted by three declarations of Presidential Disaster Areas, including two major storm systems within 12 days of each other. In light of this, the Department of Community and Economic Development began dedicating planning...

The U.S. Department of Energy has released a guide to financial resources for clean energy to serve state, local and tribal leaders seeking to build a robust, clean energy economy. This guide provides a snapshot of the federal finance facilities...

The 2013 application guidelines for HUD's Community Development Block Grant competitive housing rehabilitation program are provided for qualifying communities in Illinois. The guidelines offer general applicant information, program information and...

The CDFI Fund‘s Capacity Building Initiative for Financing Healthy Food Options track was created to prepare community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to effectively deploy financial resources to healthy food projects benefitting...

Developed by the Illinois Housing Development Authority for the The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the 2010-2014 Consolidated Report fulfills a condition for funding under seventeen (17) HUD-funded programs. The State of...

Frankie Atwater with Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity discusses accessing capital in Illinois. Atwater covers the variety of community development initiatives and financing tools utilized at the state level to support community...

To address the extensive devastation caused by the storm in these various sectors, the State proposes in this Action Plan a range of programs to provide relief. This Action Plan is the initial step towards addressing New Jersey’s substantial unmet...

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,...

This fact sheet, provided by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, provides an overview of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program. Elements include how the credits work, how they are awarded, and how LIHTC projects can provide...

Michigan Economic Development Corporation created this fact sheet to increase participation and awareness for the state's Community Development Block Grant program.

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

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

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

Toby Rittner, President & CEO Council of Development Finance Agencies, discusses CDFA, development finance trends, best practices, case studies, and a wide variety of development finance programs.

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

City of Lorain's Application for Business Revolving Loan Fund's CDBG loan.

This listing provides basic information on a wide variety of Ohio's development finance tools.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

This plan from the Grand Traverse County Economic Development Corporation outlines a 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...

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...

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...

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...

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

As 2010 progresses, it is now easier to identify which components of the ARRA bond provisions have been successful and which have struggled to impact the market. While Build America Bonds have been the most utilized, Recovery Zone Bonds have shown...