Housing Research: Improving Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Data for Preservation

The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) is one of the most effective tools for financing affordable housing in the United States. This report, co-authored by the Public and Affordable Housing Research Corporation and the National Low Income Housing Coalition, examines the critical role of LIHTC in preserving affordable housing stock. It explores how improvements in data collection and analysis can enhance the effectiveness of LIHTC, identify preservation opportunities, and prevent the loss of affordable units. The report emphasizes the need for better data to ensure the continued success of LIHTC in meeting housing needs for low-income families.

What you’ll learn

Here’s what you can expect to gain:

• Insights into the current state of LIHTC data collection and its impact on preservation efforts.
• An understanding of how data improvements can better identify at-risk affordable housing units.
• Strategies and recommendations for policymakers, housing providers, and advocates to enhance the preservation of LIHTC properties.

Why this matters

As affordable housing remains in short supply, the preservation of existing affordable units is critical. By improving data on LIHTC properties, we can better identify opportunities for preservation and protect these valuable assets from market forces that threaten their affordability. This report outlines the steps needed to strengthen the preservation pipeline and safeguard affordable housing for future generations.

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Availability of Key Risk-of-Loss Indicators of the LIHTC Stock by State

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