Episode 146: BPC & NAAHL Unpack the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act

The Bipartisan Policy Center and the National Association of Affordable Housing Lenders (NAAHL) are hosting a joint policy forum on September 9, 2026, from 2–3 p.m. ET to examine implementation of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. For LIHTC investors, developers, syndicators, and lenders, the forum comes at a critical moment — the regulatory and administrative details being resolved now will shape deal economics, housing supply outcomes, and state HFA activity for years ahead. Key Takeaways: The forum is scheduled for September 9, 2026, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. ET — a free, one-hour event hosted jointly by BPC and NAAHL. Speakers will address the full range of housing policy reforms included in the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, not just headline provisions. A key focus is implementation: where the rules still need to be written and where agency-level decisions will determine real-world outcomes. The legislation's potential impact on housing supply will be examined across states and communities — directly relevant to QAP strategy and state HFA engagement. Participants include experts from across the affordable housing industry, positioning this as a cross-sector intelligence opportunity for practitioners active in LIHTC, lending, and policy. The implementation phase is where broad reform legislation typically diverges from its stated intent — early engagement in forums like this can inform how organizations position their pipelines and advocacy. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents one of the more significant federal affordable housing reform efforts in recent years. With implementation underway, the September 9 forum is an early-stage opportunity to hear directly from practitioners and policymakers shaping the rules. Teams active in state HFA relationships, LIHTC structuring, or affordable housing lending should treat this as a must-attend or must-monitor event ahead of the next QAP and allocation cycle. Subscribe to The Spring Street Brief for daily updates on affordable housing in America.