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    LIHTC file review

    LIHTC file review, done by practitioners.

    Independent review of LIHTC tenant files against Section 42 requirements. We surface findings before state agency monitors do.

    File review
    Income verificationComplete
    Asset calculationComplete
    TIC accuracyFlag
    Lease addendumComplete

    Section 42 - file 042/120

    What we review

    Comprehensive file review across every dimension.

    LIHTC file review is the foundational compliance work for tax credit properties. Our reviewers work through each file the way state agency monitors do.

    Pre-Review Setup

    Property documentation, income limits, rent limits, set-aside structure.

    Household & Income

    Household composition, student status, income verification, asset verification.

    Documentation & Compliance

    TIC accuracy, lease compliance, utility allowance, verification timing.

    Detailed scope

    What's covered in every review.

    • Pre-review property documentation (income limits, rent limits, set-aside structure)
    • Household composition and student status determination
    • Income verification (all sources, all methods)
    • Asset verification and imputed income calculation
    • Tenant Income Certification (TIC) accuracy
    • Lease compliance, including LIHTC addendum language
    • Rent and utility allowance application
    • Verification timing and effective date alignment
    • File completeness and documentation organization

    Engagement types

    Scoped to fit your situation.

    Quick Look Reviews

    Targeted reviews of specific files or specific issues, typically completed within 24 to 48 hours. Designed for fast turnaround on a specific situation.

    Property-Level Reviews

    Comprehensive review of a sample of files at a specific property. Typically used for properties preparing for monitoring or properties with recent compliance concerns.

    Portfolio Reviews

    Systematic file review across multiple properties or an entire portfolio. Includes pattern analysis across files to identify systemic issues.

    Ongoing Reviews

    Continuous file review on a defined cadence (monthly, quarterly), typically embedded as part of an ongoing compliance partnership.

    What you receive

    Reports designed to be used, not filed.

    Each LIHTC file review produces a structured findings report that includes:

    • File-by-file findings with regulatory citations
    • Severity classification for each finding
    • Specific remediation recommendations with timelines
    • Pattern analysis across files (when reviewing multiple)
    • Recommendations for operational improvements where applicable

    Get in touch

    Ready to scope a review?

    A short conversation helps us understand your portfolio and propose the right engagement structure.