Overview

California LIHTC application database

Next Application Deadline

April 7, 2026

38 days left
9% Competitive — Round 1

Upcoming Deadlines

9% Competitive — Round 1Apr 7
9% Competitive — Round 2Jul 21
4% Tax-ExemptNot yet released

Application Resources

2026 CTCAC Application

Official application forms & instructions

CTCAC Regulations

Scoring criteria & program rules

Threshold Basis Limits

Cost limits by county for high-cost test

TCAC/HCD Opportunity Maps

Resource area designations for site amenities

2026 CTCAC Scoring Breakdown

109 max points

Guidelines
LowestIncome52 pts48% of total
Lowest Income§10325(c)(6)

Points from a matrix cross-referencing % of low-income units at a given AMI level. Deeper targeting earns more.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 4, §10325

45-pt min for 9%

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Recent Rounds

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RoundAppsAwards
2026 C11220
2025 C312949
2025 C29138
2025 R26928
2025 R17225

Competitive Thresholds

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110.0

Min awarded score, latest round

Score data unavailable

Prior QAP scores (max ~150). 2026 QAP max is 109 pts.

Score Snapshot

All 9% rounds

119

Median awarded score (marker)

Awarded
81 – 148
119
Not Awarded
0 – 148
113

Prior QAP scores (max ~150). 2026 QAP max is 109 pts.