The LIHTC Guide

The Professional Property Manager’s Guide to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit

A comprehensive operational manual for property managers of tax credit housing, covering the full spectrum of Section 42 compliance: income and rent determinations, resident qualification, documentation, recertification, and noncompliance. A practical reference for navigating the complex IRS regulations that govern the program at the property level.

The Professional Property Manager’s Guide to Compliance with the Violence Against Women Act

A comprehensive training manual covering every aspect of the Violence Against Women Act as it applies to federally assisted housing: tenant protections, certification procedures, emergency transfers, lease bifurcation, and confidentiality requirements. Aligned with HUD’s Final VAWA Rule and includes model HUD forms ready for implementation.

Critical Elements of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Management

Designed for professionals new to affordable housing management, this guide builds a foundational understanding of LIHTC compliance requirements (from rent restrictions and tenant eligibility to asset rules and IRS reporting), giving you the confidence to manage tax credit properties correctly from day one.

Section 42 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program: Advanced Issues

Written for seasoned affordable housing professionals, Advanced Issues goes beyond the basics to equip developers, asset managers, and compliance specialists with in-depth knowledge of complex program mechanics: credit calculations, recapture rules, acquisition deals, IRS forms, and tax-exempt bond compliance.

Compliance with Federal Fair Housing Requirements

A comprehensive, case-law-driven guide to understanding and applying federal fair housing requirements: protected classes, prohibited activities, disability accommodations, advertising rules, and the HUD enforcement process. It equips your team to avoid costly violations and foster a truly inclusive community.

Guide for Completing Form 8823

This IRS Audit Technique Guide (Publication 5913) provides comprehensive instructions for completing Form 8823 to report noncompliance or building dispositions in Low-Income Housing Credit properties under IRC Section 42. It covers all 16 categories of noncompliance, from income limits and rent restrictions to physical inspection standards and fair housing requirements, with detailed guidance on determining compliance status, documenting violations, and understanding correction procedures.

Income Limit & Rent Tables

Current and previous HUD income limits and maximum rent tables organized by area, household size, and AMI percentage. Always up to date and designed for fast lookups.

AI Compliance Chat

Ask any LIHTC compliance question and get answers grounded in statutes, regulations, and agency guidance. Every response cites its sources with direct links to the relevant sections.

Save results from any tool

Run a paystub, salary, hourly, YTD, benefits, asset, or military calculation, then save it straight to a household with one click.

Organize by household

Group calculations by household with property name, unit number, and member count, so you can find any case fast.

Automatic income & asset totals

Household income and total asset cash value are summed across saved results, each with a per-source breakdown.

Notes & recordkeeping

Add timestamped notes to any household to keep a running record alongside the figures.

Reopen in the calculator

Any saved result reloads back into its tool with every input intact, so you can review or adjust the calculation.

One combined PDF

Generate a single PDF that combines every saved worksheet for a household, or print any result on its own.