IRS Provides New Guidance on Physical Conditions

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Tax Credit Advisor, December 2010: The Internal Revenue Services has provided additional guidance regarding physical suitability requirements for low-income housing tax credit projects, in a new Chief Counsel Advisory (No. 201042025) released October 22.

The tax code provides that a unit may not be treated as a low-income unit unless it is suitable for occupancy. Suitability for occupancy is determined under IRS regulations taking into account local health, safety, and building codes. Housing credit agencies must make periodic on-site inspections of low-income buildings and low-income units as part of their compliance monitoring responsibilities. Read More…