NALHFA 2026 Schedule

Pre-Conference Registration

NALHFA University Presents: Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) 101

(Pre-registration required)

A Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) 101 course provides an introduction to the LIHTC program, which encourages the development of affordable housing through federal tax credits. This course will teach the basics of the program, including the creation of projects, regulatory agreements, and how to manage compliance for tenants and properties.

NALHFA University Presents: Bonds for Beginners: Part 1

(Pre-registration required)

Do you need a refresher course in private activity bond issuance? If so, this session answers all your basic questions. Set in an instructional, yet interactive setting, discussions pinpoint all the fundamental concepts: the definition of a bond and its relationship to other financing instruments, measuring price, interest, and yield, how a public agency issues bonds, the key players, the key documents, and the flow of funds. Come prepared to work in a group.

NALHFA Board of Directors Meeting (By invite only)

NALHFA University Presents: Understanding Private Activity Bonds, Capital Stacks, Including the New 25% Test Rule

(Pre-registration required)

In this course, participants will learn that Private Activity Bonds (PABs) are tax-exempt bonds issued by government entities to fund projects for private entities that serve a public purpose, like affordable housing.

In addition, we will discuss the new 25% test, introduced by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) in 2025, which drastically changes the requirements for financing projects with PABs, particularly for affordable housing developments, and its implications.

Lastly, the course will discuss the capital stack hierarchical structure of all capital invested in a project, illustrating the different layers of debt and equity with varying levels of risk, return, and repayment priority. The new 25% test affects how PABs are placed within the capital stack for certain developments.

NALHFA University Presents: Bonds for Beginners: Part II 
(Pre-registration required)

This session builds on the basic concepts presented in Part 1. Discussions include credit enhancement, cash flow analysis, the role of the rating agencies, and disclosure in a bond transaction. After these two sessions, participants will understand the more complex areas of tax-exempt bond financing.

Offsite Networking Event

Join NALHFA at San Antonio's iconic Smoke Skybar for an incredible evening filled with networking and stunning city views!

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Networking Breakfast

Come join your fellow conference attendees for a time to connect and network with housing finance professionals from all over the country. This is a great opportunity to have casual conversations, interact with conference sponsors, and share success stories and best practices.

8:00 am - 9:00 am 

Opening General Session

9:00 am - 10:00 am 

General Session: The Four Ls of Leadership

Speaker: Michael J. Sorrell, ED. D., President, Paul Quinn College
Leadership is always challenging, but it doesn’t need to be complicated, as Dr. Michael Sorrell points out. Regarded as a visionary leader and change agent, Dr. Sorrell, who is the president of Paul Quinn College, is widely respected in education and business circles for the manner in which he led the school from near-certain closure to becoming a leader among America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities. As he shares in this talk, none of what has been accomplished during his tenure would have been possible without the “Four Ls of Leadership” that Dr. Sorrell holds near and dear:

1. Leave places better than you found them
2. Live a life that matters
3. Lead from wherever you are
4. Love something greater than yourself

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Breakout Sessions

Annual Business Meeting and Award Luncheon

The NALHFA Award of Excellence is the most prestigious national recognition award in the local affordable housing finance community. The award recognizes the critical work that NALHFA members do in their local communities to provide affordable housing. Join us as we celebrate this year’s award honorees.

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Networking Break

Concurrent Sessions

Policy Track: A State of Play: Latest from Washington, D.C.

Facilitator: Josh Brandwein, Director of Government Affairs, NALHFA
Our annual Washington Update at NALHFA's Annual Conference offers attendees a timely and in-depth look at the federal policy landscape impacting local HFAs. This session will feature key policy experts and advocates who will provide updates on current legislative and regulatory developments in Washington, D.C. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how these federal actions may shape local housing initiatives and funding opportunities, and how NALHFA is working to ensure the voice of local HFAs is heard on Capitol Hill.

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Networking Break

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Networking Happy Hour

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Networking Breakfast

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9:00 am - 10:15 am

NALHFA University Presents: Concurrent Training Workshops: Part I

The following concurrent training workshops are targeted to the following three segments of the affordable housing finance industry. Please review to determine which track compliments your experience level.

Rising Stars: This track is focused on providing expert insights to professionals who are either new to the affordable housing finance industry within the last 4 years or perhaps new to their role. If you are eager and innovative, have an appetite for the exchange of knowledge and sharing of best practices, this workshop track is for you.

Emerging Leaders: This track will enable working professionals who have been on their career path for 5+ years to come together with their unique blend of expertise and ambition in an engaging format to drive positive change and to influence the future landscape of the affordable housing finance industry.

Executive Leadership: Encompassing C-Suite Leadership and members of senior management, this track is for those with 15+ years of professional experience, bringing leadership, wisdom, and a wealth of knowledge in the affordable housing finance industry. In this workshop track, you will discuss a variety of high-level topics including management and leadership skills with fellow industry thought leaders.

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Networking Break

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10:45 am - 12:00 pm

NALHFA University Presents: Concurrent Training Workshops: Part II

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Women in Finance Networking Luncheon & Roundtable

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Affordable Housing Bus Tour

(Pre-registration required)

Buses leave promptly at 2:30 pm CT. All participants will board buses at 2:15 pm CT.

Experience San Antonio’s affordable housing ecosystem firsthand during this exclusive, limited-capacity bus tour. Attendees will visit three innovative developments that showcase the power of public-private partnerships, creative financing structures, and community-focused design.

The tour includes guided walk-throughs of Four25 San Pedro, Los Arcos at VIDA, and a windshield tour of The Baldwin at St. Paul Square, offering insight into supportive housing, large-scale affordable communities, and mixed-income models. The afternoon concludes with a tequila tasting and bites at La Cantina by Cuishe, hosted by The NRP Group.

Advance registration is required and space is limited. This is one of the most anticipated experiences of the 2026 Annual Conference—be sure to secure your seat.