Steven D. Feenstra
Counsel

Introduction
My focus
In my practice, I represent a large syndicator of housing tax credits. A significant amount of affordable housing in the United States is built using tax credits. I help negotiate the business arrangement between the syndicator/investors that are providing equity in connection with tax credits and developers of affordable housing. I also review proposed projects to confirm they comply with tax code requirements, and I review essential development issues on behalf of the syndicator and its investors, including real property issues and debt financing.
Looking ahead
In addition to using housing tax credits, many syndicators are exploring strategies to preserve existing affordable housing and to syndicate other forms of tax credits. These innovative approaches will help build and maintain affordable housing throughout the United States.
In the news
- The National Law Journal Big law partner hiring sees surge in Washington, DC and New YorkAug 12, 2024The following article features the NP arrival of Washington, DC Community Development Finance counsel Steve Feenstra. Steve is quoted in the coverage, discussing what he finds rewarding about his work and why he decided to join NP. 
- Bloomberg Tax Week in Insights: Career movesAug 11, 2024The following article features the NP arrival of Washington, DC Community Development Finance counsel Steve Feenstra. Steve is quoted in the coverage, discussing what he finds rewarding about his work and why he decided to join NP. 
- ForbesTax Breaks: NoteworthyAug 10, 2024The following article features the NP arrival of Washington, DC Community Development Finance counsel Steve Feenstra. Steve is quoted in the coverage, discussing what he finds rewarding about his work and why he decided to join NP. 
- Law360Nixon Peabody hires community development finance counsel in Washington, DCThe following article features the NP arrival of Washington, DC Community Development Finance counsel Steve Feenstra. Steve is quoted in the coverage, discussing what he finds rewarding about his work and why he decided to join NP.Aug 8, 2024
- Bloomberg LawNixon Peabody adds Feenstra as community development finance counselAug 7, 2024This article features the NP arrival of Washington, DC Community Development Finance counsel Steve Feenstra. 
Admitted to practice
District of Columbia 
 Michigan
Education
University of Michigan Law School, J.D.,  cum laude  
 University of Iowa, MPT & CPT 
 Dordt College, B.A.
Professional activities
- Member of the American Bar Association
- Member of the ABA Affordable Housing Forum
Insights And Happenings
View AllProfessionals in the Practice Area
View All- Matthew W. MullenPartner / Community Development Finance Practice Group Leader-  Washington DC
- Office:+1 202.585.8128
-  mmullen@nixonpeabody.com
  
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- Gregory N. DoranPartner / Chair, Project Finance, Infrastructure & Real Estate Department-  Washington DC
- Office:+1 202.585.8266
-  gdoran@nixonpeabody.com
  
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- Sonia A. NayakPartner / Office Managing Partner, Los Angeles-  Los Angeles
- Office:+1 213.629.6072
-  snayak@nixonpeabody.com
  
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- Michael J. GoldmanPartner-  Washington DC
- Office:+1 202.585.8289Mobile:+1 202.716.4798
-  mjgoldman@nixonpeabody.com
  
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