Benjamin Elbe Email & Phone Number

Charleston, South Carolina Area

Clearwater, Fl

Responsible for all aspects of development including permitting, entitlements and construction management.

Greater Atlanta Area

Team lead for the preparation and submittal of tax credit applications, which includes identifying,acquiring, and developing projects throughout the Southeastern United States. Extensive experience with zoning ordinances and the process for rezoning parcels. Present before local governments to ensure that proper support and permits are granted. Represent company's interests with external organizations, investors, and partners. Correspond with contractors, architects, and engineers regarding construction progress. Negotiate with land owners and brokers to procure land. Involved in the strategic breakdown and review of federal and state loan programs to ensure quality real estate is acquired and developed to maximize return on investment.♦ Awarded 8 allocations of Federal and/or State Low Income Housing Tax Credits in Georgia, SouthCarolina, Tennessee, and Oklahoma.♦ Developed over 400 housing units utilizing Section 42 Low-Income Housing Tax Credits andHOME Investment Partnership Program.♦ Worked extensively with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, South Carolina StateHousing Development and Housing Authority, Tennessee Housing Development Agency, andOklahoma Housing Finance Authority to obtain funds and grants for affordable housing units.

Greater Atlanta Area

Responsible for preparation and supervision of applications, grants, and loans for permanent/construction financing and tax credits. Monitored spending and draws during construction period to ensure compliance with established budgets. Engaged third-party contractors and coordinated due diligence on properties to make sure appropriate deadlines were achieved. Coordinated marketing and advertising with third-party management company for lease-up of completed developments.♦ Awarded 17 allocations of Federal and/or State Low Income Housing Tax Credits in Georgia andFlorida.♦ Developed over 1,000 housing units utilizing Section 42 Low-Income Housing Tax Credits andHOME Investment Partnership Program.♦ Worked extensively with the Georgia Department of Community Affairs and the Florida HousingFinance Corporation to obtain funds and grants for affordable housing units.♦ Rehabilitated over 250 housing units using green building initiatives.♦ Secured funding and extended rental assistance contracts for the rehabilitation of USDA RuralDevelopment apartment complexes.