Rapoza Associates is a nonpartisan, lobbying and government relations firm with over four decades of experience providing comprehensive legislative and support services to community development and housing organizations, associations, and public agencies. Rapoza Associates staff work closely with clients to find effective and creative ways to reach their legislative goals, including policy research and drafting new legislative initiatives. Our clients are active in the New Markets Tax Credit and Community Development Financial Institutions programs at Treasury, rural development and housing programs at the Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as well as programs at the Small Business Administration (SBA).