Michigan Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA)
Who can apply
developers. nonprofits. for-profit developers. affordable housing developers. affordable rental housing developers
About this opportunity
Competitive federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) for the development of affordable rental housing in Michigan, administered by MSHDA per the Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP). Provides investors a dollar-for-dollar reduction in federal tax liability in exchange for equity investment in affordable rental developments; credits paid in annual allotments over 10 years with long-term affordability restrictions (30+ years). Over 20,000 affordable apartments have been assisted statewide. Annual competitive cycle with application deadlines set by QAP. 2026 April Funding Round active (Notice of Funding Round: January 30, 2026; applicant list posted April 7, 2026). Submit applications via the MSHDA Combined Application Portal.