ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Hunt Capital Partners (HCP), in partnership with Palindrome Properties, has provided $19.1 million in federal low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity financing for the construction of Trailhead at Chamizal, a 204-unit multifamily community in Albuquerque. Total development cost for Trailhead at Chamizal is $58.6 million.
Situated on six acres, Trailhead at Chamizal will feature 116 one-bedroom/one-bath units, 36 two-bedroom/one-bath units, 32 two-bedroom/two-bath units and 20 three-bedroom/two-bath units. The residences are designated for families earning up to 60 percent of area median income.
Each unit will feature modern amenities, including balconies/patios, central air conditioning, dishwashers, disposals, exterior storage, hardwood flooring, microwaves, walk-in closets and washers/dryers.
Palindrome’s development team includes PacifiCap Construction as general contractor and Dekker Perich Sabathi as architect. PacifiCap Management will manage the new development, which is slated for completion in late 2024.
HCP facilitated the federal LIHTCs through its multi-investor fund, Hunt Capital Partners Tax Credit Fund 48. Lenders include Bank of the West, which is providing a taxable $9.8 million construction loan, and Boston Capital, which is providing a $29.5 million tax-exempt construction loan as well as a $25.3 million tax-exempt permanent loan. An additional $8 million soft loan is bring provided by the general partner.