EDI Eligibility Pre-Check

What you get in the report

Trevor personally reviews your site against LA Executive Directive 1 criteria and returns a written report covering:

• ED1 eligibility assessment — whether your site qualifies for ministerial approval, CEQA exemption, and density bonuses
• Maximum unit count estimate — based on lot size, zoning, and applicable ED1 incentives
• Parking and setback flexibility — what reductions or waivers the site qualifies for
• Typical capital stack — construction debt, LIHTC equity (4% or 9% recommendation), tax-exempt bond financing, state soft debt (HHAP, NPLH, AHSC, MHP), and city soft financing layers for a deal of your size
• Deal-specific risks and flags — SB 8 replacement housing issues, prevailing wage cost exposure, inclusionary overlay conflicts, or local processing pitfalls for your area
• Lender ecosystem matching — which mission-focused CDFIs, community banks with affordable platforms, and state HFA programs are most likely to close your deal

Who this is for

Mission-driven developers, non-profit operators, for-profit sponsors exploring non-profit GP partnerships, and site owners considering an EDI play. Whether you have site control, an LOI, or just an APN you are evaluating, the pre-check gives you realistic parameters before committing predevelopment capital.

What the pre-check is not

The pre-check is not a legal opinion, entitlement approval, or guarantee of ED1 eligibility. Final eligibility is determined by the City of Los Angeles Planning Department. The report is a capital markets and feasibility assessment based on publicly available site information.

How we use your information

Submissions are reviewed by Trevor Damyan personally. Information is used only to prepare your report. No borrower or site details are shared publicly or with third parties. If the deal moves toward brokerage, a standard non-disclosure agreement governs sharing with prospective lenders.