Legal Counsel for Publicly Funded Real Estate Projects

LEGALIA provides strategic legal counsel to private entities, nonprofit organizations, consultants, and public agencies advancing real estate and infrastructure projects supported by public funding.

We advise on mission-aligned development throughout California, offering legal clarity, regulatory alignment, and consistent execution from early-stage planning through project completion.

Clients turn to LEGALIA for experienced guidance across complex real estate transactions backed by state and local capital funding programs.

Capital Improvement Grants & Public Funding

We advise clients on the legal and regulatory requirements of California’s capital funding programs administered by state and local agencies, including:

• Homekey and Homekey+ (HCD)
• Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (BHCIP) (DHCS)
• Community Care Expansion (CCE) (DSS)
• No Place Like Home (NPLH) and Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) grants
• Proposition 1 (2024) capital programs administered by HCD and DHCS
• City and County-led housing and infrastructure initiatives

Services include entity formation, site control strategies, contract negotiation, compliance documentation, and legal counsel on regulatory covenants and long-term use restrictions.

Contract Drafting & Transactional Counsel

We offer focused legal counsel for acquisition, development, and leasing transactions critical to publicly funded real estate projects, including:

• Negotiating construction and design agreements
• Structuring purchase and sale contracts to meet grant conditions
• Drafting leases aligned with funding and program use requirements
• Preparing MOUs and subrecipient agreements for joint implementation
• Resolving title issues and working with insurers to support fundability

We collaborate closely with development teams, consultants, and public agencies to manage risk and ensure timely, enforceable outcomes.

Legal Strategy and Structuring

LEGALIA delivers strategic legal insight to help clients anticipate regulatory constraints,
align project structure with funding goals, and preserve operational flexibility.

• Ownership structures and risk allocation
• Eligibility under public program criteria
• Site control and development readiness
• Compliance milestones and funding timelines

We also advise executive teams, boards, and intermediary partners, working
seamlessly with local counsel, architects, lenders, and government counterparts.

Our Philosophy

We prioritize clarity, responsiveness, and results. LEGALIA serves as a legal partner with deep subject-matter expertise and a track record of navigating California’s public funding frameworks.

Engagements are tailored to each client, whether supporting a single transaction or serving as ongoing counsel across active real estate portfolios.

If you're advancing a mission-aligned real estate project or navigating California’s capital funding landscape, LEGALIA can help move your project forward with clarity and confidence.