Episode 44: Indiana IHCDA Opens 2026 Rental Housing Tax Credit Application

The Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority has opened its 2026 Rental Housing Tax Credit application cycle, combining federal LIHTC with state Development Fund awards for enhanced project feasibility.First-round deadline approaching late March 2026Emphasis on workforce housing targeting 60-80% AMI householdsScoring preferences for Qualified Census Tracts and high-opportunity areasState Development Fund provides gap financing layering with federal credits4% pipeline active with new 25% bond threshold implementationUpdated guidance for bond-financed developmentsPre-application workshops scheduled for March in IndianapolisFirst-time LIHTC developers should consider partnering with experienced firms to strengthen applications in this competitive market.Subscribe to The Spring Street Brief for daily updates on state QAP deadlines, LIHTC application requirements, and affordable housing development opportunities.Keywords: Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, IHCDA, LIHTC application, Rental Housing Tax Credit, 9% LIHTC, 4% LIHTC, Indiana affordable housing, QAP, Qualified Allocation Plan, Development Fund, workforce housing, 60% AMI, 80% AMI, Qualified Census Tract, QCT, high-opportunity area, private activity bonds, 25% bond threshold, tax-exempt bonds, gap financing, Indiana housing developer]]>