In June 2026, Congress, in a bi-partisan action, passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (the “Act”) which is widely viewed as the most significant federal housing legislation in decades. While President Trump did not sign the Act into law, neither did he timely veto the Act and so, as of July 11, 2026
Scott Rosenthal
Scott Rosenthal represents real estate private equity firms, institutional investors, developers, real estate management companies, and other property owners with the acquisition, disposition, financing, and leasing of office and industrial buildings, hotels, healthcare facilities, and mixed-use properties. Scott counsels clients on affordable housing projects that use Low Income Housing Tax Credits, tax-exempt bond financing, state and local funding, and equity investment, and has broad experience in the renewable energy industry representing developers in connection with solar and wind projects.
Scott has represented a wide variety of tenants and landlords in office, retail, and industrial leasing transactions, including ground leasing and sale-leaseback transactions.
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Upcoming Event: Bisnow’s Portland Multifamily & Affordable Housing Summit
On April 23, 2025, join me in Portland, OR, for Bisnow’s Portland Multifamily & Affordable Housing Summit where leaders in development, policy, and finance will explore what’s next for Portland’s multifamily and affordable housing sectors.
I’ll be serving as the moderator for the Affordable Housing Panel. Hear from Margaret Salazar, CEO at REACH Community Development…
Financing Options Affordable Housing Developers Should Consider
According to the latest figures from organizations such as the National Low Income Housing Coalition, Oregon needs tens of thousands of additional affordable rental homes just to meet the current housing demand, a demand that continues to rise. And while the need for additional rental units remains as great as it has ever been, affordable…