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9% Housing Credit

The Commission's 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC) allocates federal income tax credit to developers to encourage the construction and rehabilitation of affordable multifamily housing. Housing credit in the 9% Program is allocated through an annual competitive process in which projects are evaluated and scored according to the Commission’s established criteria.

NEWS AND HIGHLIGHTS

New! 2026 9% Allocation Process Timeline - 6/13/2025

New! Join us on July 8 | 1:30 – 3:00pm for a session on upcoming policy process changes and program expectations for 2026 allocations. We’ll be covering updates for both the 9% and Bond/4% Tax Credit programs. Register Here - 6/13/2025

GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES

Visit the 9% program application page to review current program policies, application instructions, and to download application materials. Application materials must be submitted in the Multifamily Developer Portal.

For current allocation lists, visit the 9% Allocation Lists page. Program allocation lists show prioritized project applications expected to receive an allocation of tax credits.

Contact us for pre-application guidance

QUESTIONS

If you have questions about the LIHTC Program or need assistance with the application, please call us at 206-464-7139 or 800-767-4663 in WA or email AskUsMHCF@wshfc.org.

   

 
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