CHAPA Testimony on 2025-26 QAP

On December 30, the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) held a virtual public hearing on the draft 2025-26 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) for the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit.  During the approximately one hour hearing, EOHLC staff heard feedback from a range of stakeholders and interested parties on the draft QAP, which is expected to be finalized before the end of January.  

CHAPA gave verbal testimony submitted written comments on the Plan.  In particular, CHAPA commended EOHLC for raising the minimum ELI threshold from 13% to 16%, its continued commitment to equity in development opportunities, the incentivization of accessibility standards, prioritization of sustainable, green, and climate resilient designs, the inclusion of rural development points, and the recognition of challenges facing middle income households.  

CHAPA's testimony also included concerns about the Responsible Contractor Guidelines that were included in the QAP and the impact that they will have on development costs, the number of new homes created, and on small, emerging, and minority-owned businesses.  CHAPA is looking forward to the final QAP and to working with EOHLC to implement it in the most productive way possible.