The following is a list of resources that can further provide you with guidance with the Tax Credit or LIHC Program. List includes associations & organizations involved in this Program, useful internet sites, books, periodicals, compliance software vendors, fair housing consultants & attorneys, important code references and a listing of all the State Agencies and their website addresses.
Associations
- National Compliance Professional (NCP) Membership Group
(800) 644-0390
6907 University Ave #196, Middleton, WI 53562
www.nationalcompliancepro.com
- National Affordable Housing Management Association (NAHMA)
(703) 683-8630
525 King Street, Suite 511, Alexandria, VA 22314
www.nahma.org
- National Council for State Housing Agencies (NCSHA)
(202) 624-7710
44 N. Capitol Street, NW, Suite 438, Washington, DC 20001
www.ncsha.org
- Council for Affordable and Rural Housing (CARH)
(202) 296-5159
1300 19th Street, NW,. Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036
www.carh.org
- National Association of Home Builder’s (NAHB) — Housing Credit Group of NAHB’s Multifamily Council
(202) 822-0207
1201 15th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005
www.nahb.org
- National Housing & Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA)
(202) 328-9171
1726 18th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20009
www.housingonline.com
- National Center for Housing Management (NCHM)
(202) 872-1717
1275 K Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005
www.nchm.org
Regulatory Organizations
- Internal Revenue Service
www.irs.gov- Office of Associate Chief Counsel (Passthroughs & Special Industries)
(202) 622-3040
Branch 5, 1111 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20024 - Small Business/Self-Employed Division
(202) 283-2516
Internal Revenue Service Center, Philadelphia, PA 19255-0549
- Quick Links
- Audit Technique Guides — www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=108149,00.html
- Private Letter Rulings — www.irs.gov/app/picklist/list/writtenDeterminations.html
- Internal Revenue Bulletins — www.irs.gov/irb/
- Tax Code, Regulations and Official Guidance — www.irs.gov/taxpros/article/0,,id=98137,00.html
- Office of Associate Chief Counsel (Passthroughs & Special Industries)
- Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
(202) 708-1112
451 7th Street S.W., Washington, DC 20410
www.hud.gov- Quick Links
- Fair Housing Laws & Executive Orders — www.hud.gov/offices/fheo/FHLaws/index.cfm
- Handbooks, Notices and Special Directories — www.hud.gov/offices/adm/hudclips/index.cfm
- Home Program — www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/affordablehousing/programs/home/
- Housing Research and Data Sets — www.huduser.org/portal/
- Income Limits:
- HOME Program — www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/affordablehousing/
programs/home/limits/income/ - HUD Programs — www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/il.html
- MTSP Programs (Tax Credit & Bond) — www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/mtsp.html
- HOME Program — www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/affordablehousing/
- LIHC Database — www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/lihtc.html
- Qualified Census Tracts & Difficult Development Areas — www.huduser.org/portal/datasets/qct.html
- Quick Links
- Rural Housing Service (RHS)
(202) 720-9619
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Room 5014, South Building, 14th Street and Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250
www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/
- Quick Links
- Income and Housing Eligibility — eligibility.sc.egov.usda.gov/eligibility/welcomeAction.do
- Income Limits — www.rurdev.usda.gov/HSF-Guar_Income_Limits.html
- Local RD Office Locator — offices.sc.egov.usda.gov/locator/app?state=us&agency=rd
- Quick Links
Useful Internet Sites
- Government Printing Office — www.gpoaccess.gov
- Code of Federal Regulations — www.gpoaccess.gov/cfr/index.html
- Federal Registers — www.gpoaccess.gov/fr/index.html
- United States Tax Code — www.gpoaccess.gov/uscode/index.html
- Savings Bond Calculator — www.treasurydirect.gov/indiv/tools/tools_savingsbondcalc.htm
- Elizabeth Moreland Consulting, Inc. — www.elizabethmorelandconsulting.com
- Housing Credit Training Center — www.housingcredits.com
- Housing Credit Online Exam Room — www.housingcreditexam.com
- Novogradac’s Income & Rent Calculator — http://www.novoco.com/products/rentincome.php
Books
- Practical Solutions for Managing Tax Credit Developments
(800) 644-0390
Elizabeth L. Moreland, NCP-E, SCS, HCCP, SHCM, FHC
Elizabeth Moreland Consulting, Inc.
www.elizabethmorelandconsulting.com/products
- Solving the Eligibility Puzzle…Five Steps for Determining Eligibility
(800) 644-0390
Elizabeth L. Moreland, NCP-E, SCS, HCCP, SHCM, FHC
Elizabeth Moreland Consulting, Inc.
www.elizabethmorelandconsulting.com/products
- Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Handbook
(800) 221-9428
Novogradac & Co., LLP
www.novoco.com
- LIHTC Property Management Book
(800) 221-9428
Novogradac & Co., LLP
www.novoco.com
Periodicals
- The Compliance Monitor
(800) 644-0390
Elizabeth L. Moreland, NCP-E, SCS, HCCP, SHCM, FHC
Elizabeth Moreland Consulting, Inc.
www.elizabethmorelandconsulting.com/products
- Affordable Housing Finance
(415) 315-1241
Published by Hanley Woods
www.housingfinance.com
- The Tax Credit Advisor
(202) 939-1750
Published by NH&RA
www.housingonline.com
- Tax Credit Housing Management Insider
(800) 519-3692
Published by Vendome Group
www.vendomegrp.com
- Fair Housing Coach
(800) 519-3692
Published by Vendome Group
www.vendomegrp.com
- Assisted Housing Management Insider
(800) 519-3692
Published by Vendome Group
www.vendomegrp.com
- Multi-Housing News
(800) 866-1144
Published by Yardi Systems
www.multihousingnews.com
- Journal of Tax Credits
(800) 221-9428
Novogradac & Co., LLP
www.novoco.com
- LIHTC Monthly Report
(800) 221-9428
Novogradac & Co., LLP
www.novoco.com
- Property Compliance Report
(800) 221-9428
Novogradac & Co., LLP
www.novoco.com
Compliance Software
- RealPage
(877) 325-7243
Products: OneSite Property Manager Systems, CrossFire, YieldStar, MPF, Velocity
www.realpage.com
- Yardi Systems
(800) 866-1144
Products: Voyager, Enterprise, Genesis, Classic
www.yardi.com
- BostonPost Technologies
(603) 669-8553
Product: BostonPost Property Manager
www.bostonpost.com
Fair Housing Consultants
- The Fair Housing Institute
(770) 840-7005
7742 Spalding Dr, Suite 478, Norcross, GA 30092
Contacts: Kathelene Coughlin and Steve Edelstein
Provides: Training and fair housing resources
- The Law Firm of Williams & Edelstein, PC
(770) 840-7005
7742 Spalding Dr, Suite 478, Norcross, GA 30092
Contacts: Kathelene Coughlin and Steve Edelstein
Provides: Fair housing and civil rights defense
www.williams-edelstein.net
- Theresa L. Kitay, Attorney at Law
(310) 578-9134
2321 Weldon Parkway St. Louis, MO 63146
Contacts: Theresa Kitay
Provides: Training and legal services
www.kitaylaw.net
- Compliance Solutions/Zeffert & Associates
(800) 820-4079
2321 Weldon Parkway St. Louis, MO 63146
Provides: Handicap assessments
www.zeffert.com