Public and Affordable Housing Practice Group
At Counsel 365, we specialize in supporting Public Housing Authorities (PHAs), affordable housing developers, and nonprofit organizations. Our experienced legal team helps clients navigate the complex landscape of housing law, HUD compliance, and development strategy to deliver safe, affordable housing.
From small municipal agencies to regional nonprofits, we offer practical, results-focused legal counsel tailored to your mission and scale.
Who We Serve
Areas of Focus:
Regulatory Compliance & Program Administration
We guide clients through HUD regulations and state/federal program requirements, including:
- Public Housing & Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) programs
- Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversions
- Project-Based Vouchers (PBVs) & Rental Assistance (PBRA)
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) compliance
- Fair Housing, Section 504, ADA, and civil rights laws
- Uniform Relocation Act (URA) and displacement matters
- HUD procurement and Davis-Bacon labor standards
- Local and state affordable housing compliance
Housing Development & Redevelopment Counsel
We partner with PHAs and developers to structure, finance, and execute affordable housing projects:
- Mixed-finance transactions with public/private funding
- RAD and Section 18 demolition/disposition
- HOPE VI and Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) redevelopment
- HUD approvals for development and financing
- LIHTC, NMTC, bond, and gap financing
- Developer agreements, joint ventures, ground leases
- Environmental review, title, and site control
- Public-private partnerships for mixed-income/workforce housing
Real Estate, Leasing & Asset Management
Our attorneys support real estate operations and portfolio management:
- Site acquisition, due diligence, and disposition
- Ground, commercial, and residential leasing
- Zoning, land use, and permitting
- HUD Capital Fund and Asset Management compliance
- Tenant relations, lease enforcement, and evictions
- Portfolio repositioning and asset restructuring
Affordable Housing Financing Strategies
We help secure funding from diverse sources to support housing initiatives:
- HUD Capital and Operating Funds, competitive grants
- LIHTC structuring and syndication
- Tax-exempt bonds, HUD-insured loans (e.g., 221(d)(4), 223(f))
- Federal/state grants: HOME, CDBG, ESG
- RAD, Section 18, and voluntary conversion (Section 22)
- Public-private financing structures
- Closing complex, multi-layered financing deals
Governance, Operations & HUD Compliance
We advise boards and leadership on legal compliance and best practices:
- PHA governance and HUD regulatory adherence
- Open meeting, public records, and ethics laws
- Administrative plans and HCV policies (ACOPs, admin plans)
- Section 3, procurement, and contracting requirements
- Employment, personnel, and labor law guidance
- Tenant policies, reasonable accommodation, and grievances
Fair Housing, Accessibility & Civil Rights Compliance
Our team helps clients stay compliant with civil rights and accessibility mandates:
- Fair Housing Act, Section 504, ADA, and VAWA
- Reasonable accommodation/modification procedures
- HUD Equal Access Rule and LEP requirements
- Defense against HUD complaints and investigations
- Accessibility standards for new and rehabbed units
Litigation, Disputes & Investigations
We represent clients in housing-related litigation and investigations:
- Fair housing and civil rights defense
- Contractor, tenant, and developer disputes
- Lease enforcement and unlawful detainers
- HUD enforcement defense
- Construction defect and delay claims
- Labor and employment litigation
Policy, Legislative & Strategic Legal Counsel
We support long-term planning and advocacy for affordable housing:
- Local policy, ordinances, and incentive programs
- Legislative advocacy and regulatory reform
- Strategies for homelessness and supportive housing
- Portfolio growth, asset repositioning, and housing-first models
Why Choose Firm Counsel 365?
Counsel 365 combines legal expertise with a practical, mission-aligned approach. We’re more than lawyers — we’re strategic partners helping housing leaders solve problems, stay compliant, and expand impact.
We’re proud to serve as trusted counsel to PHAs, nonprofits, and developers across the country. Our attorneys regularly speak at national conferences like PHADA, NAHRO, HDLI, and OHAC.