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Recertification Waivers Extended to 9/30/21

Recertification waivers have been extended to 9/30/21.

  • You must still complete the move in certifications on time.
  • Electronic signatures are acceptable on all documents.
  • Unit History Report – DO NOT list recertifications that were not completed.
  • End of Year reporting is still due 3/15/21.

Deadlines for meeting certain other LIHTC requirements have been changed as well.

For more information, please read IRS Notice 2021-12

Published

January 19, 2021

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