Housing is a fundamental necessity. I have worked directly with people experiencing homelessness and have seen how access to affordable housing can change lives. Our work creates housing opportunities for people who may not otherwise have it and I find it very inspiring and meaningful to be a part of that mission.

Kimberly Curtis represents developers in both new construction and acquisition and rehab Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) transactions with complex financing structures. Many of Kim’s transactions involve U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) programs including vouchers and Section 202 capital advances.

Having seen the affordable housing issue from the nonprofit, for-profit, and government perspectives, Kim draws on her broad and diverse knowledge base and in-depth understanding of the concerns and priorities of the different parties participating in transactions. This multifaceted vantage point enables her to help smooth paths toward successful resolutions.

Kim finds it highly rewarding to develop strong partnerships with clients that endure over many transactions or complex, multi-phased projects. She’s also gratified to work closely with investors, banks, and local, state, and federal agencies to facilitate cooperation among all parties to get deals across the finish line.

  • Currently represents a national nonprofit developer in tax exempt bond financing transaction for new construction and acquisition and rehabilitation apartment complexes for seniors.
  • Represented a nonprofit developer in a “9-4 twin” project with commercial space and various federal funding sources including CDBG 108 and HOME loans in Northern Virginia.
  • Represented a for profit developer in the construction of a 49-unit affordable and workforce residential complex in Washington, D.C. using a combination of tax-exempt bonds, LIHTC equity, and Housing Protection Trust Fund financing.
  • Represented a joint venture of a local nonprofit developer and a national for profit developer in the conversion to permanent financing for a multi-phase project in Washington, D.C. serving families and seniors.

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Ayana Burruss

Legal Assistant
202.926.3165

Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association, Member
  • ABA Forum on Affordable Housing and Community Development Law, Member

  • University of Virginia School of Law, J.D.
  • University of Virginia Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy, M.P.P.
  • Boston College, B.A.

Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Virginia
  • District of Columbia

I spend most of my time chasing a toddler. I also enjoy cooking, traveling, hiking, and paddleboarding.