Novogradac Conference to Explore How Housing Intersects with NMTC Strategy

Novogradac to Host 2026 Fall New Markets Tax Credit Conference, Oct. 22-23 in New Orleans

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Community development professionals will gather to take a focused look at how the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) program is being leveraged to support housing-related development and more in today's evolving market at the Novogradac 2026 Fall New Markets Tax Credit Conference, Oct. 22-23 at The Roosevelt New Orleans.

The conference will bring together community development entities, investors, developers and advisors to explore how investments are structured, what capital sources are being used to finance development and what challenges are impacting execution. Sessions will also explore current policy and allocation trends, compliance expectations under increased scrutiny and how market participants are aligning strategies with evolving program priorities.

Planned sessions include discussions on the state of the NMTC; a panel of investors sharing their perspectives on the market; an overview of NMTC compliance; an exploration of how CDEs, investors and sponsors are positioning for current and future allocation cycles, and more. The full conference agenda can be found here.

"As market conditions shift, NMTCs will play an increasingly important role in financing developments that serve low-income communities," said Brad Elphick, a partner in Novogradac's metro Atlanta office and chair of the conference. "This conference is a great opportunity to connect with other industry professionals and explore new financing strategies and development opportunities, including housing-focused investments, and more."

The Novogradac 2026 Fall New Markets Tax Credit Conference is co-hosted by BakerHostetler, Capital One, Dudley Ventures, Fifth Third Bank, Jones Walker LLP, J.P. Morgan, Nixon Peabody LLP and U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance. Barnes & Thornburg LLP, Butler Snow LLP, Cherry Bekaert, Elkins PLC, Enterprise Community Partners, Ginsberg Jacobs LLC, Greenline Ventures, Husch Blackwell, National Trust Community Investment Corporation, Polsinelli, Smith NMTC, TD Bank, Travois and Truist are sponsoring the conference. Exhibitors will include Impact Marketplace, Klein Hornig LLP, Old National Bank, PNC Bank, Ryan, SDS Capital Group and Stinson.

Novogradac will host two pre-conference workshops Wednesday, Oct. 21. The NMTC Basics Workshop will cover the fundamentals of the NMTC incentive, including the background, roles of significant players, the alphabet soup of CDEs, QEIs, QLICIs and QALICBs, how to avoid recapture and more. The For-Sale Housing and NMTCs Workshop will provide insights on financing, structuring and other issues for those who want to use NMTCs to help finance for-sale housing. Separate registration fees apply for the pre-conference workshops.

About Novogradac
Novogradac, which has been in business for more than 35 years, has grown to more than 800 employees and partners with offices in more than 25 cities. Tax, audit and consulting specialty practice areas for Novogradac include affordable housing, community development, historic rehabilitation and renewable energy. For additional information on Novogradac's personnel and areas of expertise, visit www.novoco.com or call (415) 356-8000.

SOURCE Novogradac & Company LLP