Joshua S. Gold

/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.