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TRUE CRAFT ARCHITECTURE

Crafted For
The People

At True Craft Architecture, it's all about heart. Our work means something. It affects real, every day, ordinary and extraordinary people.

Work with us

Architecture crafted for the people.

True Craft's dynamic architectural team works with developers that are committed to creating quality homes for families and seniors who need them. The True Craft mission of "Everybody Wins" can be seen stamped across all of our projects, large and small. We bring awesome, affordable, quality housing to families while at the same time deliver huge financial benefits for our developers and clients.

  • 4% Is All We Do

    Specialists in 4% acquisition-rehab tax-credit deals, from first call to close.

  • Current in Every QAP

    We track each state's QAP so a requirement never blindsides your budget.

  • Licensed in 24 States and Counting

    One firm that follows your portfolio wherever it grows.

  • Accessibility, Handled

    ADA, FHA, UFAS and 504 navigated with the housing agencies for you.

  • Bid in 6–9 Months

    Most deals reach the bid table in 6 to 9 months.

Explore our work

Any project in any state. Really, it's true.

Our Projects →
The True Craft Architecture team
How we work

A streamlined process

From first call to winning the bid, in three clear steps.

  1. QAP Study + Site Visit

    Initial CallQAP StudySite Visit

    We study the current QAP to flag the requirements with major cost implications, before you commit a number. Then we walk the site with your contractor, or one from our network.

  2. 82
    True Craft Score™ Build-Ready
    • Physical80
    • Accessibility71
    • QAP92
    • Scope85
    • Energy79
    • Schedule90
    See the TC Method →

  3. Win the Bid

    Win the BidOrder ReportsDue Diligence

    You win the bid with True Craft's design services behind you. Third-party reports are ordered within two weeks and due diligence begins.

    See the work it leads to →
Budget-Movers · Scanned 82 / 100
  • Accessibility & 504Flag
  • Energy / green mandateWatch
  • Prevailing wage triggerClear
  • QAP design thresholdsClear
  • Building systems lifeWatch
  • Relocation / tenant-in-placeClear
Only from True Craft

We flag what moves the budget before you bid.

The True Craft Score scans the cost-drivers that sink LIHTC rehabs: the 504 retrofit, the green mandate, the prevailing-wage trigger nobody priced. It color-codes each one. You walk into the bid knowing exactly where the risk is.

Clear priced & understood Watch confirm the cost Flag major exposure
See How the TC Method Works →
Agency experience

Agencies we’ve worked with.

Direct experience with HUD and 24 state housing finance agencies, and counting.

  • FederalHUD
  • TexasTDHCA · Guide →
  • GeorgiaDCA
  • CaliforniaCTCAC
  • North CarolinaNCHFA
  • VirginiaVirginia Housing
  • OhioOHFA
  • FloridaFlorida Housing
  • LouisianaLHC
  • MissouriMHDC
  • IndianaIHCDA
  • MinnesotaMN Housing
  • South CarolinaSC Housing
  • ArkansasADFA
  • MarylandDHCD
  • PennsylvaniaPHFA
  • New JerseyNJHMF
  • New YorkNYCHA
  • OregonOHCS
  • MontanaMBOH
  • MississippiMHC
  • KentuckyKHC
  • WashingtonWSHFC
  • IllinoisIHDA
  • WisconsinWHEDA

Read our Texas LIHTC QAP guide →   State-by-state guides are rolling out.

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