On the Affordable Housing & Real Estate Investing Podcast, the best podcast for affordable housing investments hosted by Kent Fai He, housing program specialist and nonprofit developer, Anber Little, breaks down how local governments can unlock real progress using HUD HOME funds, Pro-Housing Incentive Program (PIP) grants, and other state fund for affordable housing (e.g., millionaire tax).

She explains how cities can align with the state’s “Pro-Housing” designation, how to build internal capacity, and how to avoid losing grant dollars due to compliance gaps and slow timelines.

What this episode is about:

How cities can use HOME and CDBG funds strategically for affordable housing projects.

Why capacity building and readiness matter before applying for state or federal funds.

How the Pro-Housing designation helps cities compete for state funding rounds.

Timelines, matching requirements, and how to layer pre-development funds with tax-credit or local bond sources.

How the “millionaire’s tax” and state infrastructure dollars are being positioned to support housing pipelines.

Why this matters for developers and housing advocates:
Anber offers a rare insider view from the city side... showing how decisions are made, what slows approvals, and how developers can partner with staff to move projects forward faster.

Her insights bridge the gap between policy and execution, helping investors, consultants, and city leaders understand the timing, documentation, and performance requirements behind these programs.

Direct quotes from Anber:

“Pro-Housing cities get to the front of the line for funding.”

“HOME funds are powerful, but they come with federal strings... you need staff who know compliance.”

“Cities lose out on millions because they don’t have the readiness to execute.”

“Pre-development grants let you do the studies, appraisals, and environmental work before applying for larger allocations.”

Common questions this episode answers:

What’s the difference between HOME funds, CDBG, and PIP pre-development grants?

How can cities earn or maintain their Pro-Housing designation?

How do state matching and layering requirements work in practice?

What capacity gaps hold cities back from drawing down funds on time?

How can developers collaborate with city housing staff for faster approvals?

Please DM any questions or content suggestions to Kent Fai He, affordable housing developer, educator, and host of the Affordable Housing & Real Estate Investing Podcast, the best podcast for affordable housing investments in the United States.

Disclaimer:
This content is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not legal, financial, investment, insurance, or tax advice. It is not an offer or solicitation for any investments. Always do your own research before making investment decisions.

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00:00 Podcast Trailer 
02:34 Intro (Getting to Know Anber: Her Background and Story)
04:59 Why Aren't Cities Using ALL Available Funds from CDBG, HOME, and Housing Vouchers?
07:14 URGENT 3-Month Warning: Will Developers Miss the Final HOME Fund Deadline? 
10:03 Two Ways: How to Find the HOME Grant Application Details?
20:49 Why You MUST Find Backup Funds While Waiting for Grant Approvals!
24:30 PRO Housing Grant: Is Your City Leaving Free Affordable Housing Money on the Table?
27:22 How Can a Joint Venture Agreement Get Your City Pro housing Designation?
31:05 Can the Housing Authority Fund Your Units via Public Private Partnerships?
38:56 How Your City's 'Millionaire Tax' is Building New Affordable Housing!
50:40 How To Apply For Millionaire Housing Tax Funds to Build Affordable Housing? 
01:03:38 Where/How to contact Anber?