Housing Tax Credits: How the LIHTC Program Supports Affordable Rental Housing

John David Sarmiento • March 11, 2025

What Is the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program?



The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program is a federal initiative designed to increase affordable rental housing. Created under the Tax Reform Act of 1986, it provides tax credits to property developers in exchange for offering units at reduced rent to low- and moderate-income tenants.

Instead of offering direct subsidies, the program partners with state housing finance agencies and the private sector to fund affordable housing projects. This has helped create millions of rental homes for families who struggle to afford market-rate housing.

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