Introduction
Nicole Hixon helps equity investors, syndicators and lenders leverage tax credits, including low-income housing tax credits (LIHTCs), to finance housing and community development projects throughout the United States.
My focus
I work with clients to structure transactions that qualify for federal LIHTCs, other tax credits and benefits. These transactions typically involve multiple layers of public and private financing, including tax-exempt bonds. I help them resolve issues that may arise during the tax credit compliance period. I conduct the necessary due diligence, identify key issues in the early stages of the deal structuring process and find cost-effective solutions for our clients. I also draft the equity transaction documents crucial for achieving our clients’ business goals.
Looking ahead
With recent tax reform legislation, including new opportunity zones, I anticipate a significant boom in the low-incoming housing tax credit industry. I look forward to helping our clients take advantage of these new opportunities to invigorate communities around the United States.
In the news
- Affordable Housing Finance
People on the move
Feb 26, 2024This roundup of moves across the affordable housing industry includes the promotions of Affordable Housing and Real Estate partners Ruben Ravago of New York City and Dana Stanton of Albany, and Community Development Finance partner Sumeet Sharma of Washington, DC. The article also includes the promotions of Affordable Housing and Real Estate counsel Kelly Behr of Washington, DC, Ninteretse Jean Pierre of Rochester, and Emily Schwebke of Chicago, and Community Development Finance counsel Nicole Hixon of Boston.
Admitted to practice
Massachusetts
Education
Northeastern University School of Law, J.D.
Vermont Law School, M.S., Environmental Law and Policy
Northeastern University, B.A.
Recognition
- Selected, through a peer-review survey, for inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2025 in the field of Real Estate Law
