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 Find guidance, forms, and resources you need to manage your tax credit property and stay in compliance.

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Guidance & Resources


 
Tax Credit Manual

Instructions for property owners and managers for fulfilling compliance requirements if Commission-issued tax credits were used to finance a property.

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Tax Credit
FAQs

These Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  are based on WSHFC staff interpretations or understanding of IRS rules and guidance for the LIHTC program.

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On-Demand Training

Access educational videos and training resources on Bond and Tax Credit programs. Topics include program basics and form completion guidance.
 

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Property Inspections

Find answers to commonly asked questions, access guidance on inspection schedules, preparation, follow-up, requirements, and compliance resources.

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Tax Credit Compliance Forms

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  These forms provide the required documents and reporting tools property owners and managers need to maintain compliance with the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program and WSHFC regulations.

Form/Document Last Updated Due Date Download
Submission Instructions December 16, 2025 - PDF
Owner's Annual Report December 16, 2025 January 31, 2026 PDF
Regular Annual Report December 16, 2025 January 31, 2026 PDF
Onsite Year Report December 16, 2025 January 31, 2026 PDF
Post Year-15 Recertification Waiver Report December 16, 2025 January 31, 2026 PDF

Resident Certification Forms

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  Newly updated fillable forms may not display e-signatures properly when accessed via a web link. To access and complete the e-signature fields, please download the form first.

Form/Document Last Updated Download
Household Eligibility Application (HEA) December 16, 2025 PDF
Household Eligibility Application (HEA) (Instructions) December 16, 2025 PDF
Tenant Income Certification (TIC) (Auto-Calculation) December 16, 2025 PDF
Tenant Income Certification (TIC) (Manual) December 16, 2025 PDF
Tenant Income Certification (TIC) (Instructions) December 16, 2025 PDF
Self-Certification of Annual Income December 16, 2025 PDF
Self-Certification of Annual Income (Instructions) December 16, 2025 PDF
Income & Asset Verification

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Commission Special Needs Commitments

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Lease Riders

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WBARS Reporting Guidance

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  WBARS is used by affordable housing owners, property managers, and public agencies to streamlines asset management, compliance tracking, and the submission of required annual performance and financial reports.

Table 1 - Tenant Activity

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Table 5 - Extended Vacancy/Rent-Ready Report

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Other Reporting Guidance

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Special Needs Vacancy Report

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Farmworker Move-In Report

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Homeless/Transitional Report

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Average Income Test Worksheet

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IRS Form Information

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Utility Allowances

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