Affordable Housing News & Views - September 2023
Capitol Connection: Housing and legislative updates
Listen in as Bob Moss and David Gasson, principals with MG Housing Strategies, join Beth Mullen, CohnReznick’s Affordable Housing practice leader, to discuss critical legislative updates for the LIHTC industry. This month’s conversation explores the possibility of a government shutdown; developments in the ongoing insurance crisis; and the continued positive response to the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (AHCIA).
Listen nowCohnReznick’s September 2023 Housing Tax Credit Monitor is now available. This edition features:
- 29 current national and regional funds offered
- Current LIHTC pricing
- Median surveyed housing credit pricing
Last chance: Participate in the Affordable Industry Insurance Costs Survey
Amid the ongoing insurance premium increases that could seriously impact the industry’s ability to produce and preserve affordable housing, the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) has commissioned a survey to help provide policymakers with timely and accurate data on the depth and scope of the problem. The deadline for submissions is Sept. 15, 2023.
Take the surveyFinding the intersections of health and housing strategies in community development: CohnReznick at NatCon23
In panels at this year’s National Council for Mental Wellbeing annual conference (NatCon23), CohnReznick team members explored a diverse set of topics, ranging from financial considerations for behavioral health programs to LIHTC fundamentals. Read about the engaging discussions in this LinkedIn recap by Aparna Mekala, a principal in CohnReznick’s Community Health practice.
Read more- Bringing ESG best practices to multifamily: Read about ways the real estate industry can advance environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices in this Multi-Housing News article featuring Jenny Brusgul, CohnReznick’s ESG Advisory practice leader.
- Escalating property insurance costs call for greater due diligence: CohnReznick’s Andrew Lines and Debra Morgan outline top questions that real estate buyers should ask and answer about their target property’s insurance expenses before closing a transaction.
September
- Upstate New York State Affordable Housing Conference (Sept. 14 | Albany, NY): Jason C. Rocker, CPA, CGMA, Partner
- Virginia Housing Alliance Housing Credit Conference (Sept. 19-20 | Richmond, VA): Russell Phillips, CPA, Partner
- 2023 New Jersey Governor’s Conference on Housing and Economic Development (Sept. 28-29 | Atlantic City, NJ): Jason C. Rocker, CPA, CGMA, Partner
October
- San Diego Housing Federation 2023 Affordable Housing & Community Development Conference (Oct. 2-3 | San Diego, CA): Ahamadou Alainchar Bocar, CPA, Assurance Partner
- NH&RA Fall Developers Forum 2023 (Oct. 2-3 | Boston, MA): Nicholas Ratti, Principal, Project Finance & Consulting
- NPH Affordable Housing Conference (Oct. 6 | San Francisco, CA): Michael J. Good, CPA, Partner
- Give Kids a Chance Golf Outing (Oct. 9 | Miami Beach, FL): Michael Celkis, CPA, Partner
- 2023 Housing Colorado Conference (Oct. 11-13| Keystone, CO): Beth Mullen, CPA, Partner, Affordable Housing Industry Leader
- Annual Nevada Housing Conference (Oct. 11-12 | Las Vegas, NV): Matthew Barcello, Managing Director, Project Finance & Consulting
- 2023 OFN Conference (Oct. 15-18 | Washington, D.C.): Scott Szeliga, CPA, Office Managing Partner - Baltimore
- AHIC 2023 Affordable Housing Summit (Oct. 18-20 | Santa Fe, NM): Cindy Fang, CPA, Partner, Project Finance and Consulting
- Strength Matters 2023 Financial Management Conference (Oct. 24-27 | Minneapolis, MN): Winell Belfonte, CPA, Partner
- 2023 Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition (AHTCC) Fall Meeting and Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Awards (Oct. 25-26 | Washington, D.C.): Matthew Barcello, Managing Director, Project Finance & Consulting