We believe that everyone deserves access to safe, affordable homes. Our Housing Development Team is dedicated to sustaining an equitable housing development ecosystem to meet the needs of our communities across the state, with a focus on:
- Training emerging developers to engage in community-focused real estate development
- Removing barriers to housing development
- Connecting resources and aligning agency programs
Capacity Building for Real Estate Developers
Real Estate Development Boot Camp | CEDAM hosts its signature Real Estate Development Boot Camp twice per year in both a rural and an urban Michigan community. This five-day intensive training equips emerging developers and other stakeholders with the knowledge and connections needed to move impactful housing developments forward. Read the Boot Camp FAQ.
Our 2026 Boot Camps were:
- Core Boot Camp | Muskegon | April 27 – May 1, 2026
- Rural Boot Camp | Gaylord | September 14 – 18, 2026
Affordable Housing Forum: LIHTC & The QAP | This event brings together both emerging and experienced developers, financial institutions, and state agencies to discuss impactful partnerships, innovative housing solutions, and the LIHTC program, with an emphasis on submitting a strong application through the QAP.
Date: August 4, 2026 | Lansing
Community Champions Summit | During CEDAM’s annual conference, the Housing Development Team offers a housing track focused on resources and tools for housing development, innovative housing models, and strategic partnerships for greater impact. The next CCS will be held in 2027.
Webinar | We offer a number of virtual learning options to discuss housing resources, programs, and policy. View our events calendar.
Resources for Housing Developers & Other Stakeholders
- Glossary of Real Estate Development Terms
- Gap Financing Table
- Housing Data FAQ
- Standardized housing plans to help simplify the development process
- Frankfort, MI CD & Community and Trust (CLT) Case Study
- Local bank creates Certificate of Deposit (CD)
- Community members invest into the CD
- CD is leverage for a construction bridge loan
- Two attainable homes built as part of the CLT thanks to local investment
- Creating a Housing TIF policy (and what is Housing TIF)
Policy Priorities
We work closely with our policy team to advance policies and programs that remove barriers to affordable housing and community development in Michigan. Learn more about our 2025-26 policy agenda.
POINT OF CONTACT
Emily Reyst
Director of External Affairs
emily@cedamichigan.org