Changes in Incentives for Multifamily Affordable Housing

Changes in Incentives for Multifamily Affordable Housing

At In Balance, we often work with our affordable multifamily housing clients on ways to help them qualify for a variety of tax credits from both state and federal government programs. One in particular, the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC) provides incentives that help fund affordable rental housing developments for low-income Californians. It is governed by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) and includes incentives for incorporating sustainable building practices in multifamily housing projects.

Bishop Passive House: Bridging the Disconnect - Mock-ups for both Builders and Architects

Bishop Passive House: Bridging the Disconnect - Mock-ups for both Builders and Architects

We hear too often of the disconnect between architects and builders, between what’s drawn and what’s built, between what’s intended and what results. An easy and efficient means of bridging this disconnect is the building of mock-up assemblies for architects, builders, owners, and developers to review and approve before plans are finalized and construction begins. I’ve been using mock-ups on our job sites since we began building higher performing homes, and not once have they ever proven a waste of time. In fact, just the opposite.

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Passive House Basics - Webinar January 27!

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Passive House Basics - Webinar January 27!

The Passive House standard is quickly moving into the mainstream of design and construction. With a reputation for quality construction, energy savings, improved comfort, and healthy indoor air quality, the standard ensures the durability of a building with minimal or no additional upfront cost. When coupled with small renewable energy systems, Passive House puts true zero-energy, low-carbon buildings within reach.

Central Coast Municipalities Leading on Electrification

Central Coast Municipalities Leading on Electrification

Three Central Coast Cities are taking the lead in the shift toward clean energy in the region and nation-wide.

In a recent analysis of efforts by thirty small cities across the country to cut energy waste and promote clean energy, San Luis Obispo and Goleta claimed the top two spots.

The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE), which conducted the analysis noted that San Luis Obispo achieved the top score, “earning points for its policy incentivizing all-electric equipment and appliances in new buildings and for participating in a program that offers carbon-free electricity to residents.”