Mark Shelburne
@housingmark.bsky.social
housing policy consultant, attorney (barely), dance dad, YIMBY, former LIHTC allocator, UNC-CH x3 alum & adjunct professor, sweet tea & hushpuppy connoisseur
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LIHTC Qualified Allocation Plans, Explained (A Series)
Mark Shelburne has revised and/or implemented 38 QAPs, in 16 states, acting in three different capacities:counsel and policy coordinator for the LIHTC allocating agency in North Carolina,housing
www.novoco.com
Figure my first skeet (and looks like one of the first 10 on BlueSky about LIHTCs), should be on qualified allocation plans (QAPs). They control >$10B/year in affordable rental housing activity, yet are not well understood. To help ⬆️ comprehension I wrote a series of 10 blog posts explaining QAPs.
Reposted by Mark Shelburne
*residential* zoning should NOT discriminate between low and high density housing. It should only be about separating housing from pollution. Including car exhaust and micro particulates (looking directly at everyone putting apartments next to car sewers and patting their backs)
June 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
*residential* zoning should NOT discriminate between low and high density housing. It should only be about separating housing from pollution. Including car exhaust and micro particulates (looking directly at everyone putting apartments next to car sewers and patting their backs)
I'm fairly certain there are very few undocumented individuals in affordable rental properties. However, even if true, I'm not certain it’s necessarily relevant to where ICE decides to target.
Regardless, this information is worth knowing:
www.ballardspahr.com/insights/ale...
Regardless, this information is worth knowing:
www.ballardspahr.com/insights/ale...
Preparing for ICE Visits in Light of Executive Orders | Alerts and Articles | Insights | Ballard Spahr
www.ballardspahr.com
January 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I'm fairly certain there are very few undocumented individuals in affordable rental properties. However, even if true, I'm not certain it’s necessarily relevant to where ICE decides to target.
Regardless, this information is worth knowing:
www.ballardspahr.com/insights/ale...
Regardless, this information is worth knowing:
www.ballardspahr.com/insights/ale...
My very under-informed, too-early guess is the pause on loans/grants won’t affect LIHTCs.
Sounds like tenant-based vouchers are excluded by its terms, and project-based usually are more protected from spending limits. Imagine the same is true for public housing.
HOME and CDBG are most at risk.
Sounds like tenant-based vouchers are excluded by its terms, and project-based usually are more protected from spending limits. Imagine the same is true for public housing.
HOME and CDBG are most at risk.
January 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
My very under-informed, too-early guess is the pause on loans/grants won’t affect LIHTCs.
Sounds like tenant-based vouchers are excluded by its terms, and project-based usually are more protected from spending limits. Imagine the same is true for public housing.
HOME and CDBG are most at risk.
Sounds like tenant-based vouchers are excluded by its terms, and project-based usually are more protected from spending limits. Imagine the same is true for public housing.
HOME and CDBG are most at risk.
I’ve written a series of blog posts on how localities interact with the LIHTC program. While not the administrators, they have important functions.
www.novoco.com/notes-from-n...
www.novoco.com/notes-from-n...
Localities’ Interaction with the LIHTC: Benefits and Context (post 1 of 4)
Welcome to the first in a series of blogs explaining how local governments interact with the federal low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC).
www.novoco.com
January 20, 2025 at 10:45 PM
I’ve written a series of blog posts on how localities interact with the LIHTC program. While not the administrators, they have important functions.
www.novoco.com/notes-from-n...
www.novoco.com/notes-from-n...
New analysis from the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition shows LIHTC properties rent for 38% less than market rate (covers 80 metro areas). This data should be part of resolving any doubt about who benefits from the program, and how.
www.taxcreditcoalition.org/new-analysis...
www.taxcreditcoalition.org/new-analysis...
New Analysis Shows Housing Credit Homes Offer Rents 38% Lower Than Market
Data from Moody's across 80 U.S. metro areas reveals average Housing Credit rents are over $650 less than market-rate, amounting to a potential annual savings of over $7,800 per household.A new AHT
www.taxcreditcoalition.org
November 20, 2024 at 9:27 AM
New analysis from the Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition shows LIHTC properties rent for 38% less than market rate (covers 80 metro areas). This data should be part of resolving any doubt about who benefits from the program, and how.
www.taxcreditcoalition.org/new-analysis...
www.taxcreditcoalition.org/new-analysis...
Just noticed the “pin to profile” feature. The content linked below is about what are arguably the most important and least well known policies in affordable rental housing. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions. (BTW, it’s now 54 QAPs in 20 states.)
Figure my first skeet (and looks like one of the first 10 on BlueSky about LIHTCs), should be on qualified allocation plans (QAPs). They control >$10B/year in affordable rental housing activity, yet are not well understood. To help ⬆️ comprehension I wrote a series of 10 blog posts explaining QAPs.
LIHTC Qualified Allocation Plans, Explained (A Series)
Mark Shelburne has revised and/or implemented 38 QAPs, in 16 states, acting in three different capacities:counsel and policy coordinator for the LIHTC allocating agency in North Carolina,housing
www.novoco.com
November 10, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Just noticed the “pin to profile” feature. The content linked below is about what are arguably the most important and least well known policies in affordable rental housing. Take a look and let me know if you have any questions. (BTW, it’s now 54 QAPs in 20 states.)
Happy, and perplexed, at the sudden influx of followers?
November 9, 2024 at 1:16 AM
Happy, and perplexed, at the sudden influx of followers?
I wish there was a way to know if it’s safe to commiserate with someone about the election results. Like the story of how ancient Christian drew half a fish in sand (link).
www.christianitytoday.com/2008/08/what...
www.christianitytoday.com/2008/08/what...
What is the origin of the Christian fish symbol? - Christianity Today
A closer look at the ancient Ichthys
www.christianitytoday.com
November 7, 2024 at 1:06 AM
I wish there was a way to know if it’s safe to commiserate with someone about the election results. Like the story of how ancient Christian drew half a fish in sand (link).
www.christianitytoday.com/2008/08/what...
www.christianitytoday.com/2008/08/what...
New research showing institutional investors lower neighborhood rents:
joshuacoven.github.io/assets/Joshu...
joshuacoven.github.io/assets/Joshu...
joshuacoven.github.io
November 5, 2024 at 1:32 PM
New research showing institutional investors lower neighborhood rents:
joshuacoven.github.io/assets/Joshu...
joshuacoven.github.io/assets/Joshu...
A thing I believe is that when you die you get to know what the heck your cat what complaining about.
A thing I believe is that when you die you get to know the identity of the anonymous reviewers who criticized your research
A thing I believe is that when you die you get to know everybody's usernames and where they posted
October 29, 2024 at 12:08 PM
A thing I believe is that when you die you get to know what the heck your cat what complaining about.
To put this LIHTC news in context: resources for affordable rental housing increased by 3.4% simply by the IRS issuing guidance. No vote necessary, it just happened, as it does every year (to varying degrees).
Another unique benefit of using the tax code.
www.novoco.com/news/lihtc-p...
Another unique benefit of using the tax code.
www.novoco.com/news/lihtc-p...
LIHTC Per-Capita Multiplier Reaches $3 for First Time; PAB Per-Capita Multiplier $130 for 2025
The federal 9% low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) per-capita multiplier will increase 10 cents in calendar year 2025 to $3, while the per-capita multiplier for private activity bond (PAB) allocatio...
www.novoco.com
October 27, 2024 at 2:00 PM
To put this LIHTC news in context: resources for affordable rental housing increased by 3.4% simply by the IRS issuing guidance. No vote necessary, it just happened, as it does every year (to varying degrees).
Another unique benefit of using the tax code.
www.novoco.com/news/lihtc-p...
Another unique benefit of using the tax code.
www.novoco.com/news/lihtc-p...
Just was part of a discussion about an age-old concept: using federal resources to change local land use. Nothing has made a dent since Nixon told George Romney to drop it.
I had an idea of what might: more LIHTCs and/or private activity bond volume if the state preempts single family zoning. 1/2
I had an idea of what might: more LIHTCs and/or private activity bond volume if the state preempts single family zoning. 1/2
October 16, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Just was part of a discussion about an age-old concept: using federal resources to change local land use. Nothing has made a dent since Nixon told George Romney to drop it.
I had an idea of what might: more LIHTCs and/or private activity bond volume if the state preempts single family zoning. 1/2
I had an idea of what might: more LIHTCs and/or private activity bond volume if the state preempts single family zoning. 1/2
While not my regular job, I occasionally do site or project inspections. Good to get out and see real estate (plus find local BBQ restaurants).
This week I got to see something neat: a 1968 vintage controller for an elevator. Apparently each knob/switch is for a particular function.
This week I got to see something neat: a 1968 vintage controller for an elevator. Apparently each knob/switch is for a particular function.
October 4, 2024 at 11:20 PM
While not my regular job, I occasionally do site or project inspections. Good to get out and see real estate (plus find local BBQ restaurants).
This week I got to see something neat: a 1968 vintage controller for an elevator. Apparently each knob/switch is for a particular function.
This week I got to see something neat: a 1968 vintage controller for an elevator. Apparently each knob/switch is for a particular function.
New, fascinating data on LIHTCs. There’s more to come.
www.ncsha.org/wp-content/u...
www.ncsha.org/wp-content/u...
www.ncsha.org
September 30, 2024 at 10:24 PM
New, fascinating data on LIHTCs. There’s more to come.
www.ncsha.org/wp-content/u...
www.ncsha.org/wp-content/u...
Suppose my first time being blocked means I’m starting to have the full Twitter replacement experience on here. (Happened after the interaction in the screenshots, saw it coming.) Disappointing though, for multiple reasons, including so far it seemed like a calmer level of discourse. Oh well.
September 15, 2024 at 11:38 AM
Suppose my first time being blocked means I’m starting to have the full Twitter replacement experience on here. (Happened after the interaction in the screenshots, saw it coming.) Disappointing though, for multiple reasons, including so far it seemed like a calmer level of discourse. Oh well.
While not the worst part of this new policy, the most infuriating is the notion that others besides state government should have acted by now.
California created and perpetuates the homeless crisis with its terrible policies. Simply pushing people around won’t help.
apnews.com/article/cali...
California created and perpetuates the homeless crisis with its terrible policies. Simply pushing people around won’t help.
apnews.com/article/cali...
Newsom issues executive order for removal of homeless encampments in California
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order to direct state agencies on how to remove homeless encampments.
apnews.com
July 25, 2024 at 5:35 PM
While not the worst part of this new policy, the most infuriating is the notion that others besides state government should have acted by now.
California created and perpetuates the homeless crisis with its terrible policies. Simply pushing people around won’t help.
apnews.com/article/cali...
California created and perpetuates the homeless crisis with its terrible policies. Simply pushing people around won’t help.
apnews.com/article/cali...
At a recent housing conference a panel of mayors agreed renters being seen as 2nd-class citizens is bad. I raised my hand to point out their own ordinances (single family zoning) codify such treatment. Complaining about a problem they’re causing.
Days later I’m still annoyed.
Days later I’m still annoyed.
October 26, 2023 at 10:55 AM
At a recent housing conference a panel of mayors agreed renters being seen as 2nd-class citizens is bad. I raised my hand to point out their own ordinances (single family zoning) codify such treatment. Complaining about a problem they’re causing.
Days later I’m still annoyed.
Days later I’m still annoyed.
Reposted by Mark Shelburne
In new research at the Urban Institute, Corianne Scally & I document how the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit program contributes to housing construction.
From 2000–19, we estimate that ~25% of apartments built nationwide were supported in part with LIHTC!
From 2000–19, we estimate that ~25% of apartments built nationwide were supported in part with LIHTC!
LIHTC Provides Much-Needed Affordable Housing, But Not Enough to Address Today’s Market Demands
In the face of growing housing needs and limited housing availability, expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program could provide affordable housing for many more families in need.
www.urban.org
July 11, 2023 at 3:29 PM
In new research at the Urban Institute, Corianne Scally & I document how the federal Low Income Housing Tax Credit program contributes to housing construction.
From 2000–19, we estimate that ~25% of apartments built nationwide were supported in part with LIHTC!
From 2000–19, we estimate that ~25% of apartments built nationwide were supported in part with LIHTC!
These write-ups are worth a read. I’m honored to have worked with Alissa Ice of Kansas Housing on their LIHTC qualified allocation plan.
https://www.novoco.com/periodicals/articles/rising-stars-2023-inspiration-comes-many-forms
https://www.novoco.com/periodicals/articles/rising-stars-2023-inspiration-comes-many-forms
Rising Stars 2023: Inspiration Comes in Many Forms
Motivation to excel in community development comes from many sources. For some practitioners, there is a lifelong desire to make a difference. For others, events along the way shaped their passion. St...
www.novoco.com
July 8, 2023 at 2:19 PM
These write-ups are worth a read. I’m honored to have worked with Alissa Ice of Kansas Housing on their LIHTC qualified allocation plan.
https://www.novoco.com/periodicals/articles/rising-stars-2023-inspiration-comes-many-forms
https://www.novoco.com/periodicals/articles/rising-stars-2023-inspiration-comes-many-forms
Figure my first skeet (and looks like one of the first 10 on BlueSky about LIHTCs), should be on qualified allocation plans (QAPs). They control >$10B/year in affordable rental housing activity, yet are not well understood. To help ⬆️ comprehension I wrote a series of 10 blog posts explaining QAPs.
LIHTC Qualified Allocation Plans, Explained (A Series)
Mark Shelburne has revised and/or implemented 38 QAPs, in 16 states, acting in three different capacities:counsel and policy coordinator for the LIHTC allocating agency in North Carolina,housing
www.novoco.com
July 3, 2023 at 4:15 PM
Figure my first skeet (and looks like one of the first 10 on BlueSky about LIHTCs), should be on qualified allocation plans (QAPs). They control >$10B/year in affordable rental housing activity, yet are not well understood. To help ⬆️ comprehension I wrote a series of 10 blog posts explaining QAPs.