Affordable housing & community development

We help communities build affordable housing.

For over 20 years we've guided municipalities, nonprofits, and developers across California, from first feasibility study to final closing, with the perspective of people who've sat on every side of the table.

EfficientTimelyPracticalResponsive
Affordable housing community at dusk
20+
years producing affordable housing in California
8,000+
Affordable homes produced
$1.2B+
In funding secured
75+
Communities served
20+
Years of experience
Why teams choose us

Advisors who've been in your seat.

We've worked as developers, municipal administrators, and consultants, so we understand your constraints before you explain them.

Efficient

Lean process that respects tight budgets and public timelines.

Timely

We hit funding deadlines and keep projects on schedule.

Practical

Real-world solutions built for how funding actually works.

Responsive

A partner who answers, follows through, and stays close.

Our areas of expertise

Two practices, one shared goal.

Affordable housing development

Housing Development

Over 20 years producing affordable housing in California. We help you strategically leverage resources and get ahead of roadblocks, from acquisition through project management.

Property AcquisitionFinancial StructuringFunding ApplicationsEntitlement ProcessingProject Management
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Community development

Community Development

First-hand public-sector experience means we understand local government context, challenges, and opportunities, built on inclusive, transparent community outreach.

Policy & PlanningHomelessness SolutionsCommunity EngagementGrant AdministrationCompliance Reporting
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Full-service support

Everything a project needs, under one roof.

Project Management

End-to-end delivery from concept to closing.

Site Assessment

Feasibility and site suitability analysis.

Funding Applications

Competitive applications that win awards.

Labor Monitoring

Prevailing wage tracking and oversight.

HUD HAP Contracts

Administration and renewals handled.

Closing Financing

Get to close, cleanly and on time.

Policy & Planning

Housing plans and policy analysis.

Community Engagement

Inclusive, transparent outreach.

Grant Administration

Compliant reporting, start to finish.

Labor Compliance

Prevailing wage, handled right.

Public funding brings labor compliance obligations that can stall a project fast. We monitor certified payroll, track prevailing wage, and keep your project audit-ready, so you can focus on building.

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Certified payroll review & reporting
Prevailing wage determination & tracking
Worker interviews & on-site monitoring
DIR & funder audit preparation
Portfolio

Selected work across California.

P.A.T.H. Plaza ribbon cuttingPLHA-Funded

P.A.T.H. Plaza

Tehama County, CA
Vista Terrace and Coronado Terrace affordable housingHousing Development

Vista & Coronado Terrace

Affordable housing · California
City of Chico affordable housingPolicy & Planning

City of Chico Housing Element

Chico, CA · 2022–2030

Funding Calendar

Key California affordable-housing deadlines we're tracking.
Jun
06

PLHA Non-Entitlement Competitive Applications Due

All day · Statewide

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Jul
02

Second Round 9% Tax Credit Applications Due

All day · CTCAC

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Aug
07

CTAC Committee Meeting — First Round 4% Tax Credit Awards

All day · Sacramento

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Meet the team

Specialists across development, planning, and compliance.
JC
James Coles
Founder & Principal
EK
Elsa Kings
Senior Project Manager
JH
Jess Hinchcliff
Community Development Senior PM
TF
Tina Fernandez
Labor Compliance Specialist
+ 7 more specialists Meet everyone

Planning an affordable housing project?

Let's talk about where you are and what it'll take to get to close. First conversation's on us.

Stay ahead of every deadline.

Funding rounds, policy updates, and housing news, in a short monthly note.