One of the most sought-after tax credits, the NMTC has proven to be a critical financing mechanism for economic development projects in low-income communities across the country. During this webcast, Steve MacDonald from the National New Markets...

One of the most sought-after tax credits, the NMTC has proven to be a critical financing mechanism for economic development projects in low-income communities across the country. Tax credits already awarded in previous rounds will still be...

Jason Rittenberg and Erin Tehan present the CDFA Excellence in Development Finance Awards that recognize outstanding development finance programs, agencies, leaders, projects, and success stories.

Finance Fund worked with Kent State University Foundation and Pizzuti Companies to deliver $9M in New Market Tax Credits to help finance the first phase of a $100M project in downtown Kent.

The New Markets Tax Credit Coalition released this report on a decade of economic activity catalyzed by the NMTC program. Analyses cover projects, jobs, tax revenue, and return on investment.

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....

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

The CDFI Data Project released this 2008 fiscal report to the public. The report contains information regarding all CDFI programs and their performance.

Municipalities in New Mexico share project highlights and financing solutions to pressing issues, specifically access to clean drinking water, in their respective communities.

This brochure from the Cleveland-Cuyahoga Port Authority markets the port's work, including financing programs and projects.

Annette Stevenson from Novogradac & Co gives a great presentation on New Market Tax Credits from their inception through leveraging models.

US Dept. of Treasury fact sheet covering bank-owned community development corporations.

This document published by Locke & Lord briefly explains NMTCs to potential lenders, including a sample structure.

John May Head of Alternative Energy Finance Group at Stern Brothers & Co. discusses the vast options to help finance energy projects via bonds.

Kara Wood of the City of Grand Rapids, MI discusses the future of urban development in Michigan, as cities cope with the loss of long-standing programs.

This presentation by Brian Holdwick of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation walks through a complex redevelopment project from start to finish.

The New Markets Tax Credit Coalition provides their annual report, including a CDE survey, 2011 activity, and case studies, on the NMTC program.

This infographic from the New Markets Tax Credit Coalition describes the effectiveness of the NMTC program.

This presentation covers financing structures for NMTC or HTC and tax-exempt bond projects. The authors are Mary Nash Rusher of Hunton & Williams, Peter Duffley of Womble Carlyle Sandridge & Rice, Dick Helde of Dorsey & Whitney, Marshall Philiips of...

Finance Fund provided this case study for Silk Road International's Zen Cha Tea Salon, which received two New Markets Tax Credit loans.

This fact sheet from Invest Atlanta provides information on the New Markets Tax Credit Program and how the program works in Atlanta.

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

The Development Fund of the Western Reserve created this transaction screening form for projects interested in qualifying for New Markets Tax Credits.

Richard Montgomery and Soledad Ursua of Enhanced Capital Partners provided this overview of Investment Tax credits, New Markets Tax Credits, and how the two can be combined.

James M. Snyder of Ice Miller addressed financing tools to pair with bonds and presented a project case study.

Radhika Reddy of Ariel Ventures made this presentation on federal tax credit program financing structures.

This fact sheet from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency covers the New Markets Tax Credit program from the banking perspective. The document describes benefits to banks and common financial structures for the program.

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...

This issue of Community Development Investments from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency covers community development corporations (CDCs). Topics include tips for creating multibank CDCs, encouraging economic development, and project case...

The New Markets Tax Credit program has a proven record of success as an economic development finance tool. CDFA President & CEO Toby Rittner reviews investment tools and covers the NMTC program in this article from Development Finance Perspectives.

This report from the Atlanta Development Authority covers the projects financed by the authority in each city council district from 2000 - 2010. Each district has a map of projects and reports on tax allocation districts, job creation, and housing...

This publication of the EPA provides a thorough review of financing programs that can facilitate brownfields redevelopment. The guide focuses on federal tax incentives, but also includes discussion of state-level financing options.

Neil D. Kimmelfield wrote this article on the exit transaction of a New Markets Tax Credit deal for the May issue of the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits. This part of the article examines how a transaction is handled when cancellation of...

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...

This video presentation by Brad Elphick of Novogradac & Co. provides a clear overview of New Markets Tax Credits (NMTCs). The slides display the terminology associated with NMTCs, as well as the structure of the program, which involves the CDFI...

This document contains several presentations from the Bricker & Eckler LLP and The Ohio Manufacturers' Association meeting on Port Authority Finance Options for Manufacturers and Developers. The presentations overview the programs available through...

This report by the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Coalition provides a thorough review of the first ten years of the federal tax credit program. The report covers the history and function of NMTCs, several case studies, and a data analysis of the...

This report by the New Markets Tax Credit Coalition provides 50 case studies--one for each state--of this tax credit program. The report begins with an introduction to and explanation of the tax credit program. The case studies include the NMTC...

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...

This document created by the Menomonee Valley Financial Resources provides an overview of the financing options available to businesses in the area. Some of the programs discussed are brownfield grants and renewal community tax incentives, among...

In the January 2011 issue of the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits, Michael J. Novogradac outlines this basics of low-income housing tax credits, renewable energy tax credits, historic tax credits, and new market tax credits. In light of 2010's...

The Urban Institute, through a contract with the CDFI Fund, published this evaluation of the New Markets Tax Credits program. The evaluation identifies key program evaluation concepts, questions, methods and measures. Overall, ULI found that the...

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...

Adrian Ocegueda from Lone Star Investment Advisors gives an overview of the New Markets Tax Credits program in this presentation.

According to this Novogradac article, a rule change by the CDFI Fund's will make it easier to pair federal historic tax credits and New Markets Tax Credits.

The Internal Revenue Service recently released this training guide for revenue agents assigned to monitor the New Markets Tax Credits program. It includes a thorough explanation and background on NMTCs and describes requirements of the various...

This presentations covers the basics of New Markets Tax Credits, best practices, and several case studies.

This webcast hosted by the CDFI Fund gives an overview of the New Markets Tax Credit program and offers guidance for community development entities applying for a 2010 allocation.

Robert Poznanski of National Equity Fund, Inc. explained to the audience at the CDFA Michigan Financing Roundtable 2010 Economic Development Finance Conference the basics of new market tax credits and how Michigan is using new market tax credits to...