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Developers

Welcome Developers and Contractors

The Michigan State Housing Development Authority’s Rental Development division works with developers to build and renovate affordable housing for Michigan residents. MSHDA participates in the financing of these important developments through grants, tax credits, and loans. 

 

MSHDA Housing Development Programs

Direct Lending Program Video

Direct Lending Program

MSHDA offers direct lending to eligible developers in the form of loans from both tax-exempt and taxable bonds, as well as MSHDA gap funding loans, and 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credits for affordable housing projects. MSHDA direct lending is available to both new construction and acquisition and rehabilitation of affordable or conventionally financed rental housing, mixed use buildings, or the adaptive re-use of other structures.

Multi Family Direct Lending Programs

Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program

The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program is an investment vehicle that assists with funding the construction and preservation of affordable rental housing. This program allows investors in affordable rental housing - corporations, banking institutions, and individuals - to claim a credit against their tax liability annually for a period of 10 years. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit is available to both new construction and acquisition and rehabilitation of affordable or conventionally financed rental housing, mixed use buildings, or the adaptive re-use of other structures. LIHTC units are rent restricted to those with incomes of 80% area median income and below.

Pass-Through Bond Program

Developers participating in the Pass-Through Bond program use pass-through bonds (also known as conduit bonds) as long-term or short-term financing for affordable housing projects. The bonds are secured by the revenues of the borrower, the real and personal property being financed, and a form of credit enhancement acceptable to the Authority. These projects also often benefit from the 4% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit as well. Pass-through financing is available to both new construction and acquisition and rehabilitation of affordable or conventionally financed rental housing, mixed use buildings, or the adaptive re-use of other structures.

MSHDA Housing Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

When a housing development is built, often the property taxes are increased because of the improvements. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a way of capturing a portion of those increased property taxes and reimbursing them back to the developer to fill a funding gap. The Housing TIF program requires a project to include units targeted at 120% of the area median income to qualify for this funding tool.

Missing Middle Housing Program

The Missing Middle housing program is designed to address the lack of attainable housing, particularly for households in the 60%-120% area median income range, by offering grants to help defray the cost of construction for both rental and single-family homes. To date, a total of $110 million in American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds from the U.S. Department of Treasury has been dedicated to the Missing Middle Housing Program.