LIHTC Application
& Pre-Development Services
Laying the Groundwork for Successful Affordable Housing Development
At Simple, we specialize in optimizing Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) applications to maximize your chances of securing funding. Our pre-development services are tailored to guide you from concept through award—helping you identify the right site, prepare competitive applications, and meet the ever-evolving demands of affordable housing programs.
Whether you’re launching a new community, repositioning an existing asset, or navigating a challenging QAP, Simple provides the strategic insight, technical expertise, and dedicated project management you need for success.
Our Core Asset Management Services
Site Scoring
& Selection
Identify and evaluate sites based on QAP criteria, market potential, and feasibility.
Due Diligence
Coordination
Manage environmental, market, financial, and legal documentation required for submission.
Pre-Applications
Develop and submit initial proposals to state agencies to establish eligibility and competitiveness.
Qualified Allocation
Plan (QAP) Input
Analyze and respond to QAP drafts; provide technical feedback to shape equitable housing policies.
Scoring & Threshold
Applications
Prepare high-quality, compliant full applications with a focus on maximizing competitive scoring.
Project
Management
Provide oversight throughout the pre-development process, coordinating with stakeholders and managing timelines.
Additional Services
Award
to Closing
Support with finalizing funding sources, underwriting, and deal structuring after allocation.
Design
Facilitation
Coordinate with architects and consultants to align project design with program requirements and budget.
Entitlements
& Approvals
Navigate local zoning, permitting, and public approval processes.
Relocation
Planning
Ensure compliance with URA or other applicable relocation requirements for impacted residents.