CREA, LLC

05/06/2026

April was one to celebrate! Last month’s closings will help bring 598 affordable homes to families across the country in Hawaii, Indiana, and Texas, all through new construction. In total, these closings represent $96.3MM in equity raised, strengthening communities and expanding access to affordable housing nationwide.

We’re grateful to our partners at Ahe Group, Sullivan Development, JPI, and all the state and local supporters for helping make this impact possible.

04/08/2026

Momentum continues with four recent closings that will create or preserve 284 affordable homes across New York, Ohio, and California. These developments will serve families, seniors, and individuals transitioning to stable housing, reinforcing our commitment to expanding access to affordable homes nationwide. Together, these closings represent $95.8MM in equity raised, demonstrating the power of collaboration in addressing critical housing needs.

We’re grateful to our partners St. Nicks Alliance, Southside United HDFC-Los Sures, St. Mary Development, Oberer Companies, Rancho Belago Developers, and People First for helping make this impact possible.

03/17/2026

We’re proud to share our newest Impact Story, highlighting the meaningful work achieved through our long‑standing partnership with MMcDowell Housing Partners Across the Ekos portfolio, CREA and MHP continue to create communities centered on dignity, stability, and opportunity. The story showcases how thoughtful design, supportive services, and intentional collaboration are helping seniors, families, veterans, and essential workers build stronger futures throughout Florida.

The piece highlights several transformative communities, including Ekos on Santa Barbara, Ekos Cadenza I and II, and Ekos at Warrington. As an exciting milestone tied to this work, Ekos Creekside, one of the featured developments, recently celebrated its ribbon cutting and reflects the continued growth of this mission in Collier County.

We appreciate our trusted collaboration with McDowell Housing Partners and are proud of the lasting difference our work is making across Florida.

Read the full story:

Across Florida, in communities separated by miles but connected by shared need, the Ekos portfolio continues to grow - not as a collection of buildings, but as a testament to what’s possible when two organizations commit to showing up for people again and again. CREA’s longstanding partnership w...

03/13/2026

📣It’s Here!

We’re excited to share CREA’s 2025 Annual Report, a look back at the progress, partnerships, and impact that shaped an incredible year. This report reflects our commitment to expanding affordable housing, strengthening community relationships, and supporting the people who bring our mission to life.

There is so much to see inside the report, including our 2025 and all‑time impact with key milestones and the cumulative progress we’ve made since 2001, a celebration of the exceptional people and properties recognized in 2025 Awards and Honors, and an overview of how continued to build connection and growth through CREAConnect, CREALive sessions, and ongoing trainings that help us do what we do best even better. You will also find a deeper look at the CREA Foundation, Inc. and what 2025 meant for its mission and momentum.

View the 2025 Annual Report: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/1055945406/

We’re proud of what accomplished in 2025 and energized for the year ahead.

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03/10/2026

We’re excited to officially announce the closing of CREA Corporate Tax Credit Fund 117, LP at the end of 2025 - our largest fund to date, raising $403.2 million in equity from 13 returning investors and 1 new investor partner.

Fund 117 will help create or preserve 3,484 affordable homes across 17 states and is projected to support 4,355 jobs nationwide through the LIHTC program.

This benchmark reflects the perseverance of Team CREA, the trust of our partners, and our shared commitment to expanding access to affordable housing in communities across the country. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.

CREA is proud to announce the successful closing of CREA Corporate Tax Credit Fund 117, LP (“Fund 117”) at the end of 2025, which reached a total of $403.2 million in equity. As CREA’s 41st multi‑investor fund, 30th national fund, and the largest in CREA’s history, Fund 117 brings together...

01/22/2026

CREA delivered a record‑setting year in 2025, closing $1.385 billion in investor equity across 29 states and expanding into two U.S. territories. In total, we raised $1.955 billion in equity - our highest annual totals to date and a strong reflection of our continued commitment to advancing affordable housing nationwide.

A huge thanks to , our investor and developer partners, our business and industry collaborators, and everyone who continues to champion the LIHTC program and its growth.

Congrats, all!

CREA, a national low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) syndicator advancing affordable housing opportunities nationwide, is proud to announce its record‑setting results for 2025. CREA closed $1.385 billion in investor equity across 29 states, while also expanding into two U.S. territories. In tota...

01/09/2026

December marked a strong close to a busy year at CREA. In the final month alone, we supported 26 closings that included our expansion into two new U.S. territories, helping deliver 2,823 affordable homes backed by $437.5 million in total equity across 16 states and these newly served areas.

From new construction to rehabilitation efforts, these closings represent housing that will serve families, seniors, and mixed population communities nationwide. Expanding our footprint into new U.S. territories reflects the continued growth of our platform and the increasing reach of our impact, making this a meaningful finish to the year and a powerful signal of momentum heading into the next.

Thank you to our developer partners who made this work possible: Halcon Development, Workforce Solutions, Onda Housing Group, American Community Developers, Oberer Companies & County Corp, Thorobird Companies, Wallick Development, The Annex Group, Nonprofit Housing Corporation, Birge & Held Asset Management, LLC and PLK Communities, The Clear Blue Company, Woda Cooper Companies, Inc., Cherry Health, RealAmerica LLC, MHANY Management, Gorman & Company, Wynnefield Forward, Steele Properties, McDowell Housing Partners, Winterwood Development, Salas Development, SBV Companies, Park Development Group, The Transcend Group, CPPC Inc., and Carolina Statewide Development.

12/03/2025

CREA finished November strong with four impactful closings that will bring 760 affordable homes to families and seniors in Colorado, Maine, and Tennessee. These efforts represent 72.1MM in equity raised and demonstrate the power of collaboration in addressing housing needs.

We are thankful for our partners Lincoln Avenue Communities, Preservation of Affordable Housing, and Paths Management Services for helping make this possible. Together we are creating housing and hope for the future.

11/07/2025

October brought deeper roots to our Midwest portfolio!

This past month, we closed properties across 4 states - including our first closed development in North Dakota! This work will create or preserve 551 affordable homes and invest $59.9 million in total equity to strengthen local communities.

A big shoutout to our amazing developer partners who made this possible: American Community Developers, National Church Residences, GLTC Partners, LLC, CCI, Kittle Property Group, Inc., Woda Cooper Companies, Inc., and Parallel Housing, Inc.

10/28/2025

At Hoover Place, community has always come first. Seniors in Dayton have long found connection, comfort, and care within its walls. Thanks to the leadership of National Church Residences, that legacy continues in beautifully renewed spaces that reflect both dignity and warmth.

With the support of our partners at Aetna, Dayton, Ohio - City Government, Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA), The Model Group, and Berardi Partners, 144 affordable homes were upgraded to better serve residents 55 and older. The revitalization blends modern convenience with the familiarity of home, ensuring residents continue to thrive in a place built around their needs.

We’re proud to spotlight this transformation and the power of partnership in preserving places where seniors feel supported, connected, and truly at home.

Read the full property impact story here:

Hoover Place, a community for low-income seniors age 55 and older, has long stood as a familiar presence on the outskirts of Dayton, Ohio, quietly serving as home to seniors who value community, comfort, and connection. For more than two decades, it has been a place where neighbors look after one an...