What do a 19th-century apartment building, a 1920s high-rise, and a 600+ unit public housing campus have in common? A financing strategy that made all three possible.

In this month’s Historic Tax Credit Tool Box article in the Novogradac Journal of Tax Credits, President Cindy Hamilton takes a closer look at how twinning Historic Tax Credits and Low-Income Housing Tax Credits helped unlock critical equity, navigate complex regulatory hurdles, and bring large-scale preservation projects to life. Through three Cincinnati case studies, the article illustrates how layered incentives, when structured thoughtfully, can stretch capital stacks, preserve historic character, and deliver long-term affordable housing outcomes across a wide range of property types.