Course Description
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As communities face growing pressure to address housing affordability, innovative financing tools are essential to unlocking new development and preserving existing housing stock.
In this course, you’ll explore how bond financing can support impactful housing initiatives. You’ll do a deep dive into key financing instruments, including essential function bonds (EFBs), 501(c)(3) bonds, and private activity bonds (PABs).
Real-world case studies will illustrate how bond financing structures have been used to develop both affordable and workforce housing. Industry experts will share insights into compliance requirements, volume cap constraints, and strategies for structuring deals that maximize the use of both debt and equity. The session will also clarify how 501(c)(3) bonds differ from other private activity bonds in terms of eligibility, ownership, and long-term flexibility.
Learning objectives:
- Identify and compare key bond financing tools used to support affordable housing
- Understand the legal, financial, and operational requirements for structuring housing projects using tax-exempt bonds and accessing LIHTCs
- Apply successful funding models and strategies to affordable housing initiatives in your own communities or organizations
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