LISC Announces New Guide on Green Rehabilitation

By Caitlin Jones & A. J. Johnson
August 25, 2008 1 min read

The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) has announced the release of a new, 58-page publication designed to assist developers and others in integrating green building and energy efficiency into the rehabilitation of existing affordable rental housing properties.

The publication, Green Rehabilitation of Multifamily Rental Properties: A Resource Guide is a joint effort of Bay Area LISC and Build it Green, a California-based nonprofit.

The guide explains the technologies and opportunities for existing properties to “go green,” and provides advice on incorporating the green building principles of energy efficiency, water conservation, resource conservation, and healthy indoor environments. Download the guide.

Taxpayer Donations Bolster Affordable Housing

Minnesota State Housing Tax Credit Program and Contribution Fund

Pamela Martineau • April 1, 2024 8 min read

Minnesotans hoping to bolster the state’s affordable housing stock may donate to affordable housing projects, requesting to have their donation allocated to a specific project or a general affordable housing fund and receive a tax credit of 85 percent of their donation through a new state program.

New Program Facilitates Land Purchasing for Affordable Housing

Colorado’s Land Banking Program

Nushin Huq • April 1, 2024 9 min read

A new land banking program in Colorado aims to help developers purchase land for affordable housing, solving the unique problem of not having tax credits to purchase land, as well as creating access to development in rural areas.

Breaking Ground

Will Eckstein, Senior Vice President, Harmony Housing Affordable Development

Darryl Hicks • April 1, 2024 8 min read

For much of the past 14 years, Will Eckstein has led the team responsible for securing new affordable housing development opportunities at Greystone Affordable Development,. Tax Credit Advisor sat down with Eckstein to learn more about HHAD and his priorities for the balance of 2024.