The Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC) is accepting comments through Oct. 23, 2024 regarding revisions to the 2025-2026 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP). The QAP governs the allocation of LIHTC. Governor Landry has requested that the LHC Board of Directors reissue a 2025-2026 QAP that includes a robust cost containment policy and provides greater emphasis on supporting the elderly and single-parent households, as well as assisting victims of domestic violence. In addition to the open comment period, a public hearing will be held on Oct. 23, 2024, at the headquarters of LHC located at 2415 Quail Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. CST to receive in-person comments. Stakeholders and community members are encouraged to participate. Written comments may be submitted to qapcomments@lhc.la.gov.
The proposed revised timeline is as follows:
- Revised QAP Comment Period: July 10 to Oct. 23, 2024;
- Public Hearing Date: Oct. 23, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.;
- Board Approval of the Revised QAP: Nov. 13, 2024;
- FAQ Submission Period: Nov. 15 to 22, 2024;
- Pre-submission Packet: Dec. 9, 2024;
- Final Submission Packet: Feb. 12, 2025; and
- Approval of Final Rank and Order: June 11, 2025.