The Original

ICON Builders

With over 30 years of experience, ICON Builders is a cornerstone in the affordable housing sector, specializing in occupied affordable housing renovations. We have successfully renovated over 25,000 units, including Tax Credit, Bond, and HUD properties. Our HUD 2530 Previous Participation Certificate, listing over 13,500 units, underscores our deep understanding of and compliance with the stringent requirements of affordable housing construction.

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Featured Projects

Arbor Village

San Diego, CA

Norwalk Tower

Norwalk, CA

Historic Dunbar Hotel

Los Angeles, CA

Azusa Apartments

Azusa, CA

Hear From Our Clients

“ICON Builders is led by a team of colleagues that are dedicated to building housing that meets the needs of affordable housing developers throughout the Western region of the U.S. The team at ICON dedicates tireless hours to building homes for the most vulnerable by partnering with affordable housing developers – to date over 20,783 units built. Your dedication and commitment to the affordable housing sector is commendable.”

Jacqueline Waggoner

Vice President | Enterprise Community Partners

"Since most projects are developed with various public/private financing structures, it is critical to partner with a General Contractor like ICON that has a deep understanding of HUD, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, other Federal and State funding sources and Davis-Bacon and State Prevailing Wages."

Thomas Safran

Thomas Safran & Associates

“ICON Builders is well known in our industry as being expert in occupied renovations and your team capably demonstrated that expertise. Mission Plaza residents were temporarily relocated from their homes for 90 days as each 24 unit project phase was being completed. ICON Builders’ team handled the residents needs throughout the construction and relocation process. During our Re-Grand Opening event, residents complimented the beautiful project transformation and the personal care and attention received from ICON Builders’ team.”

Daniel Falcon

Senior Vice President | McCormack Baron Salazar

About Kelly

Kelly Sands is a respected expert in Occupied Affordable Housing Renovation, having influenced the renovation or construction of over 25,000 units. Since 2000, he strategically shifted ICON Builders’ focus exclusively to renovation projects, pioneering industry best practices. Kelly’s comprehensive expertise spans finance, design, and construction, exemplifying his adeptness in navigating the complexities of affordable housing development. His legacy is marked by consistent excellence in due diligence and partnership documentation, bolstering his reputation as a cornerstone of the industry.