| Diagnosis, Prescription, Treatment, Cure: Understanding and Addressing South Carolina’s Affordable Housing Crisis |
The patient is not well. Across South Carolina, and the nation, the symptoms of a deepening housing crisis have been appearing with increasing frequency—rising rents, stagnant wages, shrinking supply, and growing displacement. This opening plenary convenes a panel of experts to examine the condition of affordable housing from every angle: diagnosis, prescription, treatment, and, we hope, cure. |
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| Resilience Planning for Flood Risks, Voluntary Housing Buyout Programs, and the Need for Post-Buyout Affordable Housing |
This session will cover the SC Office of Resilience's (SCOR) planning for and identification of flood risks. It will demonstrate some of the data and modeling incorporated into its publicly available Resilience Atlas. It will also cover the benefit of voluntary buyout programs as a tool to eliminate risks at a particular location in perpetuity. The session will also detail the type of housing buyout programs SCOR currently deploys and other funding sources available for buyout programs. The session will also demonstrate the need for affordable housing for persons who participate in voluntary buyout programs. |
Andrew White - SC Office of Resilience, Nancy Miramonti - SC Office of Resilience |
| Optimizing 4% Bonds and Debt Structures under the 25% Test |
Join industry experts as they share cutting edge bond and debt structuring techniques and considerations under the 25% Test. Attendees will learn how to optimize various bond and debt structures in today’s economy including a discussion on recycled bonds. You won’t want to miss this timely overview of the new rules and practical implications, open questions, and best practices for affordable housing bond deals. |
Allison King - Tiber Hudson, partner (moderator), Emily Zackon - Parker Poe, associate, Sean Burke - PGIM, vice president, BJ Biggio- Stifel, director, Jenn Wilkinson - Ulysses, regional vice president |
| Opportunity Zones 2.0 + South Carolina’s tax exemption program |
Opportunity Zones 2.0 + South Carolina’s tax exemption program examines how the next generation of Opportunity Zones and South Carolina’s property tax exemption program are reshaping affordable housing and preservation strategies. This session focuses on practical, real-world approaches for owners and developers to move beyond tax incentives toward lasting impact leveraging OZ 2.0 policy direction and tax exemption structures to preserve affordability, stabilize communities, and create sustainable, long-term value. |
Mark Elliott, Opportunity SC |
| Housing Trust Fund Home Repair Program |
Overview of the changes to the the Housing Trust Fund's Home Repair Program. |
Jack Suber - SC Housing, John Thompson - SC Housing |
| The Power of Community Planning in Rural SC |
Too often, rural communities are relegated to the last community affected when funds and projects are available at the state level. Justification might include perceived readiness politically and minimal community buy in for the assets available. That's why the South Carolina Office of Rural Health steps in to build capacity and connections. During this session, you'll hear about two examples (in Chester and Marlboro counties) of powerful community planning, the way they were funded and the progress attained in the process. |
Courtney Kotowski - Rural Health, Paola Gutierrez - Rural Health |
| Municipal Innovations and Initiatives in Affordable Housing |
Coming Soon |
Housing Development Corporation of Rock Hill |
| Breaking Barriers: Accessibility in Affordable & Public Housing |
This presentation explores how accessible design and inclusive policies can transform affordable and public housing into spaces that truly serve everyone. We’ll discuss common accessibility challenges, highlight innovative solutions, and examine how equitable housing benefits individuals, communities, and society as a whole. |
Josh Brown, E and A Team |
| What's New and More with LIHTC |
SC Housing is responsible for monitoring low-income housing credit properties for compliance with the requirements of the IRS and other regulatory requirements. The Compliance Monitoring Department will be discussing the HOTMA changes as it relates to the tax-credit and HOME programs. Also, we will have an overview of the NSPIRE standards. |
Tonya Holmes, SC Housing |
| Tips and Suggestions for working with SC Housing's Tax Credit Programs |
At the state level, Development Staff with SC Housing and their consultant will share program information and helpful tips on submitting successful applications. On a different but related level, hear about successful strategies for working with local governments to obtain additional funding. Together this is must-attend session for LIHTC developers and owners. |
Kim Wilbourne- SC Housing, Mark Shelbourne- Novogradac |
| Rethinking Post-Disaster Housing Recovery |
South Carolina frequently faces hurricanes, flooding, wildfires, and high winds that significantly disrupt housing availability and quality. Hurricane Helene alone affected more than 250,000 homes. In response, a network of public and private partners works to strengthen recovery planning and accelerate housing solutions for displaced residents. Drawing on lessons from South Carolina and other states, these efforts focus on resilience, forecasting survivor needs, and developing effective post-disaster housing strategies.The South Carolina Housing Recovery Support Function has convened a working group to plan deployment of housing structures following future disasters. The group is developing adaptable solutions spanning temporary to permanent housing to meet diverse statewide needs.This session will feature panelists from SCEMD, SC Housing, SCOR, Clemson University, AIA, and IBHS. Participants will discuss current initiatives and invite audience input on local challenges and proposed housing recovery options. |
Aaron Brown- American Institute of Architects, Renaye Long - SC Housing, Olivia Barone- SC EMD, Dr. Weichiang Pang - Clemson University, Jack Suber - SC Housing, Eric Fosmire, SC Office of Resilience |
| Utilizing a Post-Disaster Common Housing Operating Picture (CHOP) and South Carolina's Helene Housing Recovery |
The session will cover the benefit of and how to develop a Common Housing Operating Picture (CHOP) in an effort to better coordinate post-disaster housing recovery and identify available resources who bring recovery capacity to citizens with unmet housing needs. The session will explain how South Carolina is deploying available state and federal housing recovery dollars. Session will also cover the improved technical specifications SC Office of Resilience (SCOR) is implementing in its housing projects. It will also address the importance of sequencing and integrating the capacity of Long Term Recovery Groups (LTRGs), Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (VOADs), and Non-Profits to serve citizens with unmet housing needs. |
Ran Reinhard - SCOR Director of Operations, Scott Sharp - SCOR Disaster Recovery Director |
| Building Brighter Futures: The Fairfield Teachers Village Vision |
The Fairfield Teachers Village is a pioneering affordable housing initiative designed to attract and retain educators in Fairfield County, SC. This thoughtfully planned community offers high-quality, energy-efficient homes within walking distance of schools, fostering a supportive environment where teachers can live, collaborate, and thrive. By addressing both housing affordability and workforce stability, the project serves as a replicable model for rural communities across South Carolina seeking to strengthen education through innovative housing solutions. |
Saundra Ross Johnson - Current Chair of Foundation and Founding Member of Foundation, Dr. J.R. Green - Former Superintendent and Founding Member of Foundation, Dr. Sue Rex - Former Chair and Founding Member of Foundation, Shirley Greene - Founding Member of Foundation, Veronica Thomas - Secretary and member of the Foundation Board, Tandra Jones - Owner of TGI Property Management LLC and property manager for the Village development |
| Connecting Housing and Health through South Carolina’s SHIP |
Neighborhood and community development play a powerful role in shaping the social and physical environments where people live, work, and connect. These environments directly affect the health, safety, and overall quality of life for South Carolinians. The 2025-2030 South Carolina State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) includes Neighborhood and Community Development as one of its nine priority areas. This interactive session will provide an overview of the SHIP and share ways that your organization can get involved with implementation. We will also explore ways to enhance collaboration across housing and health organizations, leading to greater impacts for everyone in South Carolina. |
Karla Buru - South Carolina Department of Public Health, Kobra Eghtedary - South Carolina Department of Public Health, Paola Gutierrez - South Carolina Office of Rural Health, Doug Taylor - Center for Community Health Alignment |
| LIHTC Equity Perspectives & Strategies for 2026 and beyond |
With investor expectations evolving and market conditions tightening, securing equity has never been more nuanced. This roundtable will break down the key trends influencing the current LIHTC equity market, explore how national and regional forces are shaping investor behavior, and offer actionable approaches for maximizing equity proceeds. Expect a grounded, forward-looking discussion designed to support stronger deal outcomes. |
Darren Swanson - Redstone Equity Partners |
| SC WAHN Power Panel |
The South Carolina Women's Affordable Housing Network is proud to host the Summit's first WAHN Power Panel. Don't miss these industries all stars as they discuss how they have made affordable housing possible through bold leadership, powerful partnerships, and creative collaboration. Everyone is welcome! |
Allie Zamfir (moderator) - SC WAHN President, more coming soon |
