LIHTC Expansion: An Opportunity for Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing
By Michael Anderson | Wed, September 3, 25
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program has been fundamental to the development and rehabilitation of federally subsidized affordable housing since its inception in 1986. Traditionally, funding through the program has been used for new construction and renovations, rather than energy efficiency upgrades. Some regional states have adopted measures to incorporate energy efficiency, while other states have had untapped potential to leverage the program to advance their energy efficiency goals.
