March 10, 2026: Understanding LIHTC Allocation and Underwriting

When it comes to the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) allocation and underwriting, it's critical to have a thorough understanding of the basics. With the Spring 2026 Novogradac LIHTC Allocation and Underwriting Basics Course on the horizon (every Thursday from March 26 to April 30), Michael Novogradac, CPA, and course instructor'Mark Shelburne dive into LIHTC basics. Novogradac and Shelburne discuss the course and the topics it will cover, including eligible basis and boost, applicable fraction and tax credit rate, equity investment and qualified allocation plans on a week-by week basis. The pair also shout out the various instructors that will lead the training alongside Shelburne. The episode concludes with a discussion of Novogradac LIHTC services and the upcoming Novogradac 2026 Affordable Housing Conference, May 7-8 in San Deigo.