Rebecca Simon

My focus

I represent clients on affordable housing matters and applications before the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Department of Agriculture—Rural Development, as well as many state and local agencies. I also assist clients facing federal enforcement actions related to ownership and management of affordable housing properties.

My previous experience as a litigation and enforcement attorney in HUD’s Office of General Counsel allows me to provide guidance and insight into federal programs relevant to multifamily affordable housing program participants and how to navigate the complex regulatory landscape.

I am passionate about affordable housing and finding the best solutions for our clients and the residents living in their properties. My strong relationships with HUD, RD, and state agency officials allow me to effectively and efficiently ensure smooth processing and closings for complex transactions.

Looking ahead

As the availability of traditional sources of funding continues to tighten, efforts to rehabilitate and preserve affordable housing will require more creative and complex solutions to be successful. The demand for affordable housing will continue to grow as unpredictability in the market expands. Government programs, especially in regions with strong commitments to affordable housing, will be at the forefront of new construction and preservation transactions.

Insights

Presentations

• “Washington, DC Report,” and “Year 15: Dealing with Expiring Housing Credits when Rural Development Restrictions Remain,” CARH 2023 Midyear Meeting, Mastering the Challenges: Opportunities for the Future, January 24, 2023
• “Cross-cutting Federal Requirements for Affordable Housing Transactions,” Nixon Peabody Webinar, December 6, 2022
• “Washington, DC Report,” CARH Annual Meeting and Legislative Conference, June 27, 2022

Publications

• “Rural housing service implements new multifamily physical inspection pilot program,” CARH News Jan/Feb 2023
• “Monitoring Enforcement in Affordable Housing,” 14 The Legal Guide to Affordable Housing Development 3, February 2022
• “Rural Affordable Housing Preservation Issues and Strategies,” Journal of Affordable Housing and Community Development, Volume 30, Number 1, July 22, 2021 (co-author)