9% HOUSING CREDIT
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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! July 8 Interested Parties Meeting are available: Presentation Slides and Recording (use passcode Y6@luJ1A) - 7/15/25
The 2026 9% Allocation Process Timeline has been posted - 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.