Introduction
Josh Gold is a seasoned real estate attorney with over 12 years of experience in complex affordable housing transactions, FHA financing, and RAD conversions. With his experience, he drives successful outcomes while navigating regulatory compliance.
Josh Gold is admitted to practice only in Texas and is supervised by a member of the firm who is a member of the Washington, DC Bar.
My focus
In my practice, I focus on helping clients navigate the legal and regulatory complexities of affordable and market-rate housing transactions. I have experience with construction, rehabilitation, and refinancing of multifamily properties, with strong emphases on RAD conversions, FHA, and layered financing. I bring both frontline and policy-level experience to every deal, aiming to deliver practical, strategic solutions that drive successful outcomes.
Prior to joining Nixon Peabody, I served in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in Atlanta, GA and in Fort Worth, TX, where I was Managing Attorney for nearly four years. While at HUD, I worked with headquarters on the implementation and refinement of the RAD program for converting public housing subsidy to Section 8, co-wrote the Multifamily Accelerated Processing Guide’s FHA closing protocols, and managed successful negotiations with federal, state, and local agencies.
Looking ahead
HUD’s repositioning and FHA programs are set to boost affordable housing. I expect more RAD/Section 18 deals and mixed-income projects. In five years, innovative financing using federal, state, and local tools will reshape the housing landscape.
/Insights
Select Presentations
- “Marrying Tax Credits with HUD Financing,” Texas Housing Conference, July 21, 2025.
- “All You Ever Wanted to Know About Title and Survey,” Forum on Affordable Housing & Community Development Law 2024 Annual Meeting, May 23, 2024.
- “RAD Post Closing: You Thought You Were Done,” U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Closing School, May 2023.
- “Thorny FHA Transactions: Condos, Subleases, and More.” U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Closing School, May 2019.
In the news
- Affordable Housing Finance
People on the move
July 31, 2025This roundup article of recent moves across the industry includes the NP arrivals of Washington, DC counsel Josh Gold, Chicago associate Isaac Markow, and New York City associates Caroline Caulfield and Nick Leon, all of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice.
- Law360
Beltway moves
July 25, 2025This roundup article of recent legal moves and promotions in the region highlights the NP arrival of Washington, DC Affordable Housing & Real Estate counsel Josh Gold.
- The National Law Journal
Big Law lures lateral talent in DC
July 18, 2025This roundup of recent lateral moves across Washington, DC includes the NP arrival of Washington, DC Affordable Housing & Real Estate counsel Josh Gold.
- Law360
Nixon Peabody adds former HUD managing attorney
July 16, 2025The following article covers the NP arrival of Washington, DC Affordable Housing & Real Estate counsel Josh Gold, who joined NP this week from HUD. Josh is quoted in coverage, discussing what attracted him to NP, and AHRE deputy practice leader and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen is also quoted. In addition, the coverage highlights several AHRE associates who recently joined the firm: Taheera Randolph of Washington, DC, Isaac Markow of Chicago, and Caroline Caulfield and Nick Leon of New York City.
- Reuters
The Daily Docket
July 16, 2025The following article covers the NP arrival of Washington, DC Affordable Housing & Real Estate counsel Josh Gold, who joined NP this week from HUD. Josh is quoted in coverage, discussing what attracted him to NP, and AHRE deputy practice leader and strategic policy advisor Deborah VanAmerongen is also quoted. In addition, the coverage highlights several AHRE associates who recently joined the firm: Taheera Randolph of Washington, DC, Isaac Markow of Chicago, and Caroline Caulfield and Nick Leon of New York City.
Admitted to practice
Texas
Education
University of Texas School of Law, J.D., with high honors, Order of the Coif, The Texas Law Review (member)
George Washington University, B.A., summa cum laude
Professional activities
- Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the Texas State Bar (member and alumni of REPTL’s Leadership Academy)
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