Be One Housing Group provides strategic consulting and advisory support for affordable housing development in California. Our work is designed to help developers, owners, sponsors, housing organizations, and public-sector partners solve problems early, strengthen execution, and move projects forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Project Feasibility & Site Analysis
Successful projects begin with a clear understanding of opportunity, constraints, and execution risk.
- Site suitability and development potential
- Key land use and entitlement considerations
- Market and location factors
- Alignment between project concept and available funding sources
- Major risks, constraints, and mitigation strategies
This service is well suited for developers, owners, and sponsors evaluating acquisitions, considering new development opportunities, or testing whether a concept is ready to move forward.
Financing & Capital Stack Strategy
Affordable housing projects depend on financing structures that are realistic, well-coordinated, and aligned with long-term project goals.
- Debt and equity strategy
- LIHTC-related financing coordination
- Tax-exempt bond and public funding layering
- Evaluation of available state and local funding sources
- Deal positioning and financing approach
- Support through complex closing processes
Relevant programs may include LIHTC, tax-exempt bonds, MHP, AHP, AHSC, FWHG, HOME, CDBG, PLHA, PDLP, and other applicable sources.
This service is ideal for clients who need experienced support managing financing complexity and strengthening execution through closing.
Land Entitlements & Local Approvals
Local approvals can determine the pace, cost, and viability of a project. We help clients navigate entitlement and regulatory processes with greater clarity and structure.
- Land use and zoning strategy
- Entitlement process navigation
- Coordination with local agencies and housing staff
- Environmental review and compliance considerations
- Community and stakeholder engagement strategy
- Identification of local incentives and approval pathways
This service is ideal for projects facing local process complexity, approval risk, or cross-agency coordination challenges.
Interim Executive & Development Leadership
Organizations sometimes need experienced leadership before they are ready to make a permanent hire or during periods of transition, growth, or operational strain.
- Interim development leadership
- Executive-level strategic guidance
- Cross-functional project and team coordination
- Board and senior leadership support
- Workflow prioritization and organizational stabilization
- Support during hiring, restructuring, or portfolio expansion
This service is ideal for developers, nonprofit organizations, and housing groups that need trusted senior capacity without delay.
Local Jurisdiction & Strategic Partnerships
Affordable housing projects move more effectively when public-sector relationships are approached with preparation, credibility, and a clear understanding of process.
- Local agency relationship development
- Coordination with housing departments and public-sector partners
- Strategy related to local funding and approvals
- Communication planning in complex project environments
- Positioning projects for productive public engagement
This service is ideal for teams seeking stronger local alignment and more effective coordination with government and institutional partners.
Team Training & Capacity Building
Strong affordable housing organizations need more than good projects. They also need capable teams, clear internal systems, and development knowledge that can scale.
- Strengthen internal development capacity
- Train and mentor staff
- Improve collaboration across teams and consultants
- Build more disciplined development workflows
- Support long-term organizational effectiveness
Need experienced support on an affordable housing project? Visit the Contact page to schedule a consultation.