The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program is a critical tool for creating and preserving affordable housing. However, navigating its complex requirements, which span compliance, financing, and long-term oversight, can be daunting.
That’s why HAI Group Online Training, in collaboration with Baker Tilly, is launching The Fundamentals of the LIHTC Program, a new 10-part, self-paced online course designed to give housing professionals the knowledge they need to understand and apply LIHTC effectively.
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program was created under the Tax Reform Act of 1986 to encourage private investment in affordable rental housing. Through the program, developers receive tax credits in exchange for building or rehabilitating housing that meets affordability requirements. LIHTC has since become one of the most widely used resources for producing and preserving affordable housing nationwide.
While the program has been in place since 1986, LIHTC continues to be a primary driver of affordable rental housing development across the U.S. It incentivizes private investment through federal tax credits, but also requires ongoing compliance and careful long-term oversight. For housing organizations, developers, managers, and financial professionals, a solid understanding of LIHTC is essential to making the most of this resource and avoiding costly missteps.
That’s why training like this matters: It takes a complicated program and breaks it down into clear, simple steps that housing professionals can use daily.
Taught by industry experts Kaylin Nuss and Don Bernards from Baker Tilly, this 3.5-hour training blends on-demand video modules, interactive activities, and quizzes to deliver a comprehensive foundation. Learners will:
This series provides in-depth, practical education on key topics affecting the affordable housing industry, building on foundational knowledge to address more advanced concepts in LIHTC, compliance, and housing finance. By completing the Fundamentals course, participants will be well-positioned to continue their learning journey through upcoming courses in the series, further enhancing their expertise and impact in the affordable housing field.
HAI Group Online Training has collaborated with Baker Tilly, a leading advisory, tax, and assurance firm, to deliver high-quality, practical training for housing professionals. This collaboration combines our self-paced, on-demand learning platform tailored to the housing industry with Baker Tilly’s deep knowledge of housing finance, compliance, and operational best practices. Together, we’re committed to providing accessible, flexible learning opportunities that help professionals strengthen their skills, stay ahead of regulatory requirements, and support the creation and preservation of affordable housing.
This course is the first in a planned series of LIHTC training from HAI Group and Baker Tilly. Sign up here to be the first to know when the course launches.
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