Affordable Housing • Planning • Land Use • Organizational Excellence
Building Communities. Creating Opportunities.
Kismet Consultants is a full-service consulting firm specializing in affordable housing, planning and land use, community development, and organizational strategy. We don't just help build housing — we help build stronger organizations and stronger communities.
"Kismet Consultants serves as a trusted advisor dedicated to the long-term success and sustainability of affordable housing organizations. They really understand the challenges that nonprofit developers, housing authorities, and community development organizations face, including governance, leadership transitions, strategic growth, and organizational capacity."
Roman "Tiger" Abeyta
CEO, Santa Fe Community Housing Trust
Our Services
Affordable Housing Development
We guide housing projects from concept to completion.
- •Feasibility analysis
- •Development strategy
- •Site acquisition support
- •Housing needs assessments
- •Project management
- •Public-private partnerships
- •Development team coordination
- •Funding and financing strategy
Planning & Land Use
Our planning professionals help clients navigate local regulations and maximize development opportunities.
- •Land use analysis
- •Zoning and entitlement strategy
- •Annexation support
- •Master planning
- •Comprehensive plan amendments
- •Development agreements
- •Community engagement
- •Public hearing preparation
- •Government relations and coordination
Housing Finance & Funding
We help organizations identify and secure the resources necessary for successful projects.
- •LIHTC strategy
- •HOME funding
- •CDBG funding
- •Housing Trust Fund resources
- •Infrastructure financing
- •Gap financing solutions
- •Grant development support
- •Capital stack structuring
Strategic Planning
We help organizations define their future and develop actionable roadmaps for success.
- •Organizational strategic planning
- •Vision and mission development
- •Goal setting and implementation
- •Business planning
- •Growth planning
- •Performance measurement systems
- •Action plan development
Succession Planning
Leadership transitions are among the most critical challenges facing organizations.
- •CEO succession planning
- •Executive leadership development
- •Emergency succession planning
- •Board succession planning
- •Workforce succession strategies
- •Talent development programs
- •Leadership transition support
- •Knowledge transfer planning
Board Development & Governance
Effective boards create effective organizations.
- •Board governance assessments
- •Board development and training
- •Board recruitment strategies
- •Governance best practices
- •Board retreat facilitation
- •Committee structure development
- •Board policy development
- •Roles and responsibilities training
Executive Coaching & Leadership
Developing strong leaders is essential to organizational sustainability.
- •Executive coaching
- •Leadership development
- •Management training
- •Team effectiveness strategies
- •Performance management systems
- •Organizational culture assessments
- •Workforce development planning
Community Development & Public Sector
We work with communities to create sustainable development strategies.
- •Housing policy development
- •Community development initiatives
- •Neighborhood revitalization
- •Economic development planning
- •Infrastructure planning
- •Program design and implementation
- •Stakeholder engagement
- •Public-private partnerships
Compliance & Asset Management
We help organizations protect investments and ensure long-term success.
- •Regulatory compliance reviews
- •Asset management planning
- •Risk assessment
- •Portfolio analysis
- •Occupancy compliance
- •Asset repositioning strategies
- •Monitoring and reporting systems
Who We Serve
Housing & Community Development
- Community Development Corporations
- Affordable Housing Developers
- Housing Trusts
- Nonprofit Housing Providers
- Housing Alliances
Public Sector
- Housing Authorities
- Municipalities
- Counties
- Tribal Governments
- State Agencies
Nonprofit Organizations
- Foundations
- Community-Based Organizations
- Economic Development Organizations
- Human Service Providers
Private Sector
- Developers
- Investors
- Financial Institutions
- Property Owners
Why Kismet Consultants?
What makes Kismet Consultants unique is our understanding that successful affordable housing requires both strong real estate projects and strong organizations.
Whether your organization is building its first affordable housing project, preparing for an executive transition, updating its strategic plan, or navigating complex land use approvals, we provide practical solutions grounded in experience.
- ✦Affordable Housing Development
- ✦Planning & Land Use
- ✦Housing Finance
- ✦Strategic Planning
- ✦Succession Planning
- ✦Board Governance
- ✦Nonprofit Management
- ✦Leadership Development
- ✦Community Development
- ✦Public Sector Partnerships
Our Mission
To strengthen communities by helping organizations develop housing opportunities, implement sound planning strategies, build organizational capacity, and prepare the next generation of leaders.
"Building Communities. Strengthening Organizations. Creating Lasting Impact."
