SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The future of low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity, an update on the bond financing market and pairing opportunity zones with affordable housing are among the topics slated for discussion at the Novogradac 2019 Credit and Bond Financing for Affordable Housing Conference, Oct. 3-4, at the JW Marriott New Orleans.
"The conference will feature a host of timely panel topics designed to help attendees strategize for 2020, including our popular Washington Report panel with updates on the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act, tax extenders and prospects of other housing legislation leading up to the 2020 election year," said George Littlejohn, CPA, conference co-chairman and Novogradac partner.
"Our annual New Orleans conference brings together developers, investors, lenders, nonprofit organizations, state agencies and professional services firms under one roof to discuss the challenges of and the solutions to the national affordable housing crisis," said Rebecca Arthur, MAI, conference co-chairwoman and Novogradac partner. "We're looking forward to two days of sharing insights and making valuable connections."
Afternoon sessions during the first day of the conference will be offered as two concurrent tracks. Track one includes panels on current compliance challenges, Community Development Block Grant funds and targeted housing. Track two includes discussions of the Rental Assistance Demonstration program, a bond financing market update and pairing affordable housing with opportunity zones. Opportunities to forge industry relationships include networking breakfasts, breaks and a reception. The conference will also include a presentation of the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits Developments of Distinction Awards, which honor outstanding achievement in affordable housing. The full agenda can be found here.
In addition, two pre-conference workshops will be held Oct. 2: LIHTC 101: The Basics and Allocations to 8609s.
The Novogradac 2019 Credit and Bond Financing for Affordable Housing Conference is co-hosted by Stifel. Sponsors include Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, Barnes & Thornburg LLP, CBRE, CREA LLC, Coats Rose, Enterprise & Bellwether Enterprise, Hunt, PNC Bank, R4 Capital, Seldin Company and WNC.
About Novogradac
Novogradac began operations in 1989 and has grown to more than 600 employees and partners with offices in more than 25 cities. Tax, audit and consulting specialty practice areas for Novogradac include affordable housing, opportunity zones, community development, historic rehabilitation and renewable energy.
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