While working as a caseworker at a homeless services nonprofit in Portland, Maine, it became obvious to me that we are suffering a housing crisis. This work inspired me to obtain skills that would allow me to have a broader impact on housing accessibility and affordability. Because of this, I returned to school, earning my law degree and a Master of Social Work with a concentration in domestic social and economic development. When I discovered Klein Hornig, it felt like the perfect fit. Not only do I get to work with individuals who are just as passionate about this work, but I get to work on projects that have meaningful, positive impact on the housing crisis.
Hannah Vilas serves as an associate in Klein Hornig’s community development group, helping clients navigate projects that leverage multiple financing tools, including New Markets Tax Credits, Historic Tax Credits and Low Income Housing Tax Credits.
Drawing on her previous experience at a mid-sized law firm, Hannah represents developers, and housing stakeholders in a wide range of real estate and financing transactions, with a particular focus on affordable housing development. She has worked on acquisition and construction financings, low-income housing tax credit and historic tax credit transactions, affordable homeownership projects, land use approvals, and conservation initiatives, supporting the development, rehabilitation, and preservation of hundreds of housing units across New England, with particular emphasis in the State of Maine.
