HUD published its annual notice designating 2027 Difficult Development Areas (DDAs) and Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit on October 6, 2026. Projects in designated areas can claim eligible basis up to 130%, effectively increasing available credits by as much as 30%, for credit allocations and bond-financed buildings placed in service after December 31, 2026.

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