Units Authorized by Number of Households

Another way of measuring the impact of the LIHTC program is to examine the total number of units authorized in terms of household totals.  Although tax credits are apportioned to the states on a per capita basis, the aim of the program is to put households into affordable housing.  Therefore, using Census Bureau household estimates for each year, we have identified the number of low income units authorized through the LIHTC program per 1,000 households in each state.  This analysis is impacted by the number of units authorized in each state, but also by the number of persons per household.  

Note: Single-source 1999 household estimates were not made available by the US Census Bureau.  Also, the Census Bureau is no longer publishing household estimates, but rather is publishing housing unit estimates, which are not comparable.  2005 household data are provided by ESRI, Incorporated.  

Excel spreadsheet with Tax Credit Allocations per 1,000 Households

Additional detailed analyses of the LIHTC program at the state level.

• LIHTC Units Authorized by State
• Allocations with 2003 Population
• Average Allocation Per LIHTC Unit by State
• LIHTC Units Relative to Multifamily Permits

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