Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC)
Unlocking the Key to Affordable Housing
Financing
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program is the most powerful tool for financing affordable housing in the U.S. If you’re serious about developing, investing in, or managing affordable housing projects, you need to understand how to leverage LIHTC financing effectively.
This 4-week course will teach you how LIHTC works, from eligibility and tax credit allocation to securing funding, regulatory compliance, and long-term project success. Using real-world case studies, you’ll gain the skills to structure deals, navigate compliance, and attract investors to your affordable housing projects.
Why Take This Course?
Why?
LIHTC is complex but critical to making affordable housing projects financially viable. If you don’t understand how to structure tax credit deals, secure funding, and stay compliant, your project won’t succeed. This course will break it down step by step, giving you the strategies, knowledge, and confidence to use LIHTC financing like a pro.
What You’ll Learn:
- How LIHTC financing works—from allocation to project completion
- How to qualify for and secure tax credits
- How to structure financing for LIHTC projects
- How to navigate the complex regulatory and compliance landscape
- How to market and manage an LIHTC project successfully
Course Breakdown: A Step-by-Step Guide to LIHTC Development
Week 1: Introduction to LIHTC Financing
- > The history and purpose of LIHTC
- > How LIHTC attracts private investment to affordable housing
- > Key tax credit concepts and industry terminology
Week 2: LIHTC Eligibility & Allocation Process
- > Who qualifies for LIHTC funding?
- > Understanding how tax credits are allocated at the state and federal level
- > Calculating tax credits and understanding per-unit affordability requirements
Week 3: Structuring a LIHTC Development Project
- > Financing strategies for LIHTC projects
- > How to layer funding sources (grants, loans, subsidies, and tax-exempt bonds)
- > Marketing LIHTC properties: How to attract the right tenants & investors
Week 4: Compliance, Regulations, and Approvals
- > Navigating LIHTC compliance and reporting requirements
- > Avoiding pitfalls: Common compliance mistakes & how to stay in good standing
- > Understanding HUD, IRS, and state-level regulations
Bonus: Case Studies & Guest Speaker Insights
- > Real-world LIHTC success stories and what you can learn from them
- > Insights from experienced affordable housing developers and investors
- > Final project presentation: Apply what you’ve learned to a real-world deal
Why This Course is a Must-Have for Real Estate Professionals
LIHTC is the backbone of affordable housing development, and understanding how to use it effectively is essential for developers, investors, and housing professionals. This course will give you the practical tools and expert insights needed to successfully finance, develop, and manage LIHTC projects.
Ready to master LIHTC financing? Enroll today and take your affordable housing expertise to the next level!