ADOH 2022 and 2023 Qualified Allocation Plan

City of Glendale — Regular Meeting (2023-02-14)

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1110 W. Washington #280
Phoenix, AZ 85007

https://housing.az.gov

Rental Programs Administrator
602-771-1031
rental-qap@azhousing.gov
Submitted on November 30, 2021 by:
2022 and 2023
QUALIFIED
ALLOCATION PLAN

2022 and 2023 Qualified Allocation Plan

GOVERNOR’S APPROVAL

ARIZONA 2022-2023 QUALIFIED ALLOCATION PLAN FOR THE
LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

Pursuant to the requirement of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, following a public hearing
by the Arizona Department of Housing, I, Douglas A. Ducey, Governor of the State of Arizona, hereby
approve the 2022-2023 Qualified Allocation Plan for the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program as
developed and prepared by the Arizona Department of Housing.

2022 and 2023 Qualified Allocation Plan

TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1
A.
Public Input and Drafting Principles ............................................................................................. 1
B.
Amendments and Clarifications ................................................................................................... 1
C.
Use of Discretion .......................................................................................................................... 1
D. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability ........................................................................................... 2
II. Application/Award Process and Fees ................................................................................................ 2
A.
Identifying the Applicant .............................................................................................................. 2
B.
Application Requirements ............................................................................................................ 3
C.
Application/Award Schedule ........................................................................................................ 3
D. Curing Errors and Omissions ........................................................................................................ 4
E.
Acknowledgement and Consent from Local Government ............................................................ 4
F.
ADOH Fees .................................................................................................................................. 4
G. 9% LIHTC Unsuccessful Applicants .............................................................................................. 5
III. 9% LIHTC and STC Limits, Set-Asides, and Award Adjustments ...................................................... 6
A.
Limits on Awards ......................................................................................................................... 6
B.
Rehabilitation Set-Aside .............................................................................................................. 6
C.
New Construction Set-Aside ........................................................................................................ 6
D. Tribal Set-Aside ........................................................................................................................... 7
E.
Award Adjustments ..................................................................................................................... 7
F.
Innovation or Unique Opportunities ............................................................................................. 8
G. Recycled Allocations and Forward Commitments ........................................................................ 8
H. 9% LIHTC Adjustments ................................................................................................................ 8
IV. Threshold Eligibility ......................................................................................................................... 9
A.
All Properties ............................................................................................................................... 9
B.
Rehabilitation ............................................................................................................................ 12
C.
New Construction ...................................................................................................................... 13
V. Selection Criteria ........................................................................................................................... 14
A.
State Tax Credit ......................................................................................................................... 14
B.
4% LIHTC .................................................................................................................................. 15

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2022 and 2023 Qualified Allocation Plan
C.
9% LIHTC Rehabilitation ........................................................................................................... 15
D.
9% LIHTC New Construction ..................................................................................................... 16
E.
9% LIHTC Tribal ........................................................................................................................ 23
VI. Underwriting Standards ................................................................................................................. 29
A.
9% LIHTC Underwriting ............................................................................................................. 29
B. All Properties ............................................................................................................................. 30
C.
Rehabilitation Development Costs ............................................................................................. 33
D. New Construction Development Costs ....................................................................................... 33
E. ADOH Gap Financing .................................................................................................................. 33
F. Subsidy Layering Review ............................................................................................................. 33
VII. Post-Award and Compliance .......................................................................................................... 34
A.
Post-Award Requirements ......................................................................................................... 34
B.
Compliance Monitoring ............................................................................................................. 34
Exhibit A ............................................................................................................................................... 35
I.
General Design ........................................................................................................................... 35
II.
Building Code Standards ............................................................................................................ 35
III.
Site, Location, and Neighborhood ............................................................................................. 35
IV.
Interior Design ........................................................................................................................... 35
V.
Exterior Design .......................................................................................................................... 36
VI.
Large Unit Design ...................................................................................................................... 36
VII.
On-site Playground Areas .......................................................................................................... 36
VIII.
Common Areas Facilities ............................................................................................................ 37
IX.
New Construction ...................................................................................................................... 37
X.
Sensory Impaired Units .............................................................................................................. 41
XI.
Rehabilitation Projects ............................................................................................................... 41
XII.
Housing for Seniors .................................................................................................................... 44
Exhibit B................................................................................................................................................ 45
Appraisal Requirements for Projects Involving Acquisition .................................................................... 45

I.
Introduction
The federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program was established by the Tax Reform Act of
1986 and codified in Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (I.R.C. § 42), to
encourage construction and rehabilitation of low-income rental housing. The Arizona Department of
Housing (ADOH) is the agency responsible for allocating LIHTCs. I.R.C. § 42(m) requires allocating agencies
to allocate LIHTCs pursuant to a Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP). ADOH has adopted this QAP for 2022 and
2023 to administer LIHTCs, and state tax credits (STC).

The amount of LIHTC available through this QAP will be the annual ceiling adjusted by the amount already
allocated, forward committed, returned, carried over from the previous year, and any from the national
pool. ADOH will issue an information bulletin listing the projected amount of LIHTCs.

A. Public Input and Drafting Principles
ADOH conducted 10 online focus groups with 115 attendees, a large general session at the Annual
Conference, an official public hearing, and actively solicited written comments. In addition to considering
input from interested parties, the following principles guided ADOH in drafting the QAP:
• equal distribution of resources across the state;
• need to sustain long-term partnerships;
• responsibility to low-income households;
• transparency throughout the process;
• efficient use of time for all parties; and
• selection criteria reflecting:
o aspects already in place or within a developer’s control,
o how proposals differ in consequential ways, and
o limits on incentives to make problematic choices.

B. Amendments and Clarifications
ADOH may amend the QAP following a posted notice on its website, a public hearing, and email
notification sent to all applicants (the last for amendments after the submission due date). ADOH also will
periodically post written clarifications to the QAP to elaborate or provide guidance on how to interpret QAP
text. An accompanying Definitions document is incorporated herein by reference.

C. Use of Discretion
In the process of administering the LIHTC, tax-exempt bond volume, and state LIHTC, ADOH will make
decisions and interpretations regarding the QAP and applications. Unless otherwise stated, ADOH is
entitled to the full discretion allowed by law in making all such decisions and interpretations. ADOH may
amend, modify, or withdraw QAP provisions that are inconsistent or in conflict with state or federal laws or
regulations. In the event of a major:

• weather-related disaster,
• disruption in the financial markets,
• change in resources available, or
• other unforeseen, consequential circumstance,
ADOH may disregard any section of the QAP, including point scoring and evaluation criteria, that interferes
with an appropriate response.

D. Disclaimer and Limitation of Liability
ADOH makes no representations to anyone regarding project eligibility or compliance with the Code, IRS
treasury regulations, or any other laws or regulations governing the LIHTC program. All parties participate
in the LIHTC program at their own risk. No member, officer, agent, or employee of ADOH or the State will
be liable for any claim arising out of, or in relation to, any project or the LIHTC program, including claims for
repayment of construction, financing, carrying costs, any loss resulting from a decision of the IRS, or
consequential damage or loss of any kind incurred by any person.

ADOH will make a public disclosure of LIHTC Applications as provided by Title 39, Chapter 1 Article 2 of the
Arizona Revised Statutes. Applicants must only enter confidential information such as taxpayer
identification numbers at the specific locations required by the Application materials or the QAP. All
information included in an Application submitted to ADOH is subject to disclosure to the public unless
specifically exempted from disclosure by statute. Applicants must redact confidential information from
documents if the information is not specifically required by ADOH. ADOH may redact information or
withhold records that are protected from disclosure pursuant to Arizona law.

II. Application/Award Process and Fees
Unless otherwise indicated, the criteria in this QAP Section II applies to all applications, including those for
4% LIHTCs.

A. Identifying the Applicant
Each application must identify one individual or validly existing entity as the Applicant. An entity may be a
corporation (including nonprofits), limited partnership, limited liability company, tribe, or tribally
designated housing entity. The Applicant will:
• execute the application,
• receive ADOH communications, and
• exercise sole authority to make decisions (ADOH will not consider agreements regarding the relative
rights of joint venture parties).
If the application receives an award, the Applicant must become a managing member or general partner of
the ownership entity (may be through a single purpose pass-through entity).

B. Application Requirements
ADOH will specify the form, manner, and process of receiving applications and may require the submission
of information, letters, and/or representations before or after submission deadlines. Applicants must
comply with all such instructions to the same extent as QAP requirements.

C. Application/Award Schedule
ADOH may deem an application ineligible for failure to meet a deadline. The schedule may change to
accommodate weather events or other circumstances affecting the logistics of submissions.

1. State Tax Credits
ADOH will accept STC applications using the following schedule:
Allocation
Year
Competitive Allocation
Round
Date
Type
Amount
2022
1st Round
February 15, 2022
4% Metro
$2,000,000
2022
2nd Round
April 1, 2022
9% Rural
$2,000,000
2022
3rd Round
July 18, 2022
4% Rural and Metro
Any Remaining
2023
1st Round
August 1, 2022
4% Metro
$2,000,000
2023
2nd Round
April 3, 2023
9% Rural
$2,000,000
2023
3rd Round
July 18, 2023
4% Rural and Metro
Any Remaining
Funding remaining under Rural or Metro categories after the second round will remain allocated to
applicable Rural or Metro categories in the 3rd Round.

2. 4% LIHTC
ADOH will accept applications for 4% LIHTCs under the 2022-2023 QAP on an ongoing basis after the 2022
-2023 QAP is adopted.

3. 9% LIHTC
2022 COMPETITIVE ALLOCATION ROUND

Applications Due
Friday, April 1, 2022 by 4:00 pm Mountain Time
Reservation Announcements
Wednesday, June 1, 2022

2023 COMPETITIVE ALLOCATION ROUND

Applications Due
Monday, April 3, 2023 by 4:00 pm Mountain Time
Reservation Announcements
Thursday, June 1, 2023

D. Curing Errors and Omissions
ADOH will determine how to address erroneous, omitted, or outdated information. ADOH will apply
methods equally to all Applicants. Possibilities include:
• contacting the Applicant;
• asking third parties with relevant knowledge;
• making a change and informing the Applicant;
• charging a fee of up to $1,000 per application; and/or
• determining the application is ineligible.

Applicants may request that ADOH waive specific requirements of this QAP, including underwriting and
design. Requests must be submitted with the Application and be supported by a detailed narrative
explanation sufficient to permit ADOH to determine that the waiver: 1) is consistent with federal
requirements; 2) is necessary; and 3) does not adversely affect the project feasibility.

E. Acknowledgement and Consent from Local Government
ADOH will notify the local government where the project is located and request that it provide a letter of
acknowledgement and consent to the project pursuant to Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S. §35-728(C). The
local government will be required to respond to ADOH within thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the
letter. An Application will not be deemed automatically ineligible in the event that the local government
either fails to provide the letter or otherwise indicates that the proposed project is unfavorable. ADOH will
determine whether the reason or basis for local opposition conflicts with A.R.S. §35-728(C), and/or whether
the objectionable characteristic(s) can be mitigated, before determining that a project is ineligible for an
award. Any allocation is conditional in the event that the local government denies consent and the
allocation is the subject of review by a court or tribunal of competent jurisdiction. Tribal projects may
submit a resolution to satisfy this requirement, if resolution includes language demonstrating consent from
the local government.

F. ADOH Fees
All fees must be paid by original check or electronically through ADOH’s payment portal and are non-
refundable:

Application Fee: $5,000 for each tax credit Application

Gap Application Fee: $1,500 for each ADOH rental housing gap application.

Reservation Fee 9% LIHTC: Ten percent (10%) of the annual LIHTC allocation. Eight percent (8%) of the
ten percent (10%) Reservation Fee is due and payable within 30 days of Reservation letter with the
remaining two percent (2%) of the ten percent (10%) Reservation Fee due and payable at final allocation
and prior to issuance of Form(s) 8609.

Reservation Fee 4% LIHTC: Ten percent (10%) of the annual LIHTC allocation. Eight percent (8%) of the
ten percent (10%) Reservation Fee is due and payable within 30 days of Determination of Qualification

letter with the remaining two percent (2%) of the ten percent (10%) Reservation Fee due and payable at
final allocation and prior to issuance of Form(s) 8609.

Reservation Fee STC: Ten percent (10%) of the annual STC allocation. Eight percent (8%) of the ten
percent (10%) Reservation Fee is due and payable within 30 days of Determination of Qualification letter
with the remaining two percent (2%) of the ten percent (10%) Reservation Fee due and payable at final
allocation and prior to issuance of STC eligibility letter.

Underwriting Fee: $1,500 for each full underwriting

Technical Review Fee: $500 for each technical review

Subsidy Layering Fee: $1,000 for each subsidy layering

Administration Fee: $1,500 for each material changes or action prompting additional administrative review

Late Fee: $250 per day for information received after the carryover allocation and ten percent (10%) test
deadline specified in the ADOH reservation letter.

Compliance Monitoring Fees (annual):
$75 per low-income unit within a multiple building project
$85 per low-income unit when each BIN is its own project building
$140 per low-income unit for buildings in which the owner has elected average income

Reimbursement for Cost Estimator: Applicants with projects involving rehabilitation or adaptive re-use are
responsible for the cost of the independent cost estimator.

Reissuance of Form 8609: $250 fee for each 8609 form that is re-issued after it is signed and issued to the
owner. If 8609 forms for the entire project are necessary, the fees shall not exceed $2,500.

G. 9% LIHTC Unsuccessful Applicants
After ADOH announces the 9% LIHTC awards, ADOH will provide a final decision to the unsuccessful
Applicants which will include their audited score and total scoring breakdown. Unsuccessful applicants may
request a meeting or an informal settlement conference with program staff to discuss their application.
ADOH may also accept written questions concerning its scoring. The final decision denying an application
for 9% LIHTCs will provide notice of the right to administrative appeal pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 41-1092
through 1092.12.

III. 9% LIHTC and STC Limits, Set-Asides, and
Award Adjustments
ADOH will award 9% LIHTCs from Arizona’s 2022 and 2023 ceilings following the limits and set-asides
below. The awards also may include forward commitments.

A. Limits on Awards
1. 9% LIHTCs Limits
The maximum award of federal 9% LIHTCs
• per application is $2,500,000;
• one in each county (an additional award per county may occur after all counties have been
awarded);only applicable to New Construction set- aside; and
• per Principal is no more than the lesser of one Rural and one Metro project or $3,500,000.
ADOH may exceed the county limit if there are insufficient eligible applications.

2. STC Limits
ADOH will award STCs per the following criteria and in accordance with Senate Bill 1124 (S.B. 1124) and
A.R.S. §43-1163:
• minimum of $500,000 per application;
• maximum of $1,000,000 per application;
• STC amount must be a least fifty percent (50%) of the federal LIHTC amount ; and
• If combined with 4% LIHTC Bonds the project must comply with I.R.C. § 42(h)(4).

B. Rehabilitation Set-Aside
ADOH may make up to three (3) 9% LIHTC awards to applications proposing the rehabilitation of existing
housing, hotel conversions and school conversions. These properties may be located in any county. In the
event an application proposes both new construction and rehabilitation, ADOH will determine the
appropriate set-aside.

C. New Construction Set-Aside
ADOH will make awards to applicants proposing to construct new housing (including adaptive re-use).

1. Rural / Balance of State
ADOH will make three (3) 9% LIHTC awards in the 13 Rural counties (if there are sufficient eligible
applications).

2. Metro
ADOH will award the remaining 9% LIHTCs to applications in Maricopa and Pima counties.

D. Tribal Set-Aside
ADOH will award up to two (2) awards with a maximum of up to $3,000,000 to applications where the
subject real estate is located entirely on tribal land. If necessary, ADOH may reduce one or both awards so
as to fit under the total Tribal Set-Aside LIHTC maximum. Projects located on tribal land may apply under
any set-aside and will not be limited to the Tribal Set-Aside.

Tribal land means, all lands within the exterior boundaries of any land formally designated by the federal
government as a Tribal reservation or land set apart by the federal government for a Tribe’s use such as
pueblos and tribal trust lands but it does not include land that the Tribe acquired legal title through non-
federal designation or award, unless (a) the tribe has obtained a federal public law stating that the Tribal
members who reside in a particularly named area shall be considered (without any fiscal year limitation) for
the purposes of the United States Housing Act of 1937 or such other federal housing law as residing on an
Indian reservation or other Indian area; or (b) the tribe has acquired the land under Public Law 99-503 that
provided for the replacement of certain lands within the Gila Bend Indian Reservation, the Secretary of the
Interior holds such land in trust for the benefit of the tribe, and such land is deemed to be a Federal Indian
Reservation for all purposes. The Project must be wholly located in the particular area stated in the federal
public law to be considered tribal land.

E. Award Adjustments
If necessary, ADOH will adjust the outcomes to ensure it is awarding at least the amounts below.
Specifically, 9% LIHTCs that would have been awarded to the lowest ranking application(s) that do(es) not
meet the criteria instead will be awarded to the next highest-ranking application which does. ADOH may
make such adjustment(s) in any set-aside.

1. Nonprofit
Ten percent (10%) of LIHTCs to one or more applications involving a tax-exempt organization (nonprofit)
which:
• is the listed Applicant;
• has fostering of low-income housing as one of its exempt purposes;
• becomes a managing member or general partner of the ownership entity; and
• materially participates, as defined under federal law, in the acquisition, development, ownership, and
ongoing operation of the property for the entire compliance period.

2. Choice Neighborhoods
One (1) award to an application designated as a Choice Neighborhoods project by a public housing
authority implementing a HUD Choice Neighborhoods implementation grant.

F. Innovation or Unique Opportunities
ADOH may award LIHTCs to one (1) application outside the QAP selection criteria based on one or more of
the following considerations:
• unique construction methods;
• innovative approach to development;
• scale of community impact;
• regional distribution;
• unique funding/leveraging opportunities; and
• disaster recovery response.
The award counts towards the limits of the applicable set-aside(s).

G. Recycled Allocations and Forward Commitments
An ownership entity returning a valid allocation of tax credits between October 1, 2021 and
December 31, 2021 will receive an allocation of the same amount of 2022 LIHTCs if:
• the project’s design is the same as when awarded (other than changes approved by ADOH);
• the ownership entity pays a fee equal to the original allocation fee amount; and
• none of the Principals for the returned project are part of a 2022 application.
The project must place in service in 2023. For returns made in 2022 and 2023, the years will adjust accordingly.

ADOH may make a forward commitment of the next year’s LIHTCs in an amount necessary to fully fund
project(s) with a partial award or to any application meeting QAP requirements. ADOH may elect to award
and/or carry forward LIHTCs received after the application cycle ends.

H. 9% LIHTC Adjustments
ADOH will set aside up to $1,200,000 in forward allocated 9% LIHTCs for projects with severe hardships.
Projects may receive one allocation of up to 10% of the original 9% LIHTC award (regardless of hardship
allocation year). Hardship requests must be documented to the satisfaction of ADOH and must
demonstrate the existence of an unforeseeable hardship or emergency situation where the completion of
the project is jeopardized without an award of additional LIHTCs.
Applicant must also demonstrate that an award of additional LIHTCs will remedy all outstanding barriers
causing cost overruns. Severe hardship credits are only provided for material costs that are outside of the
Developer’s control.

Applicants must submit documentation demonstrating they have exhausted all available resources through
the following methods:
1. Development contingency has been exhausted;

2. Obtained gap financing from active and available ADOH Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA);
3. Deferred developer fee to the extent which would allow for repayment through project cash
flow within fifteen (15) years; and
4. Project was value engineered, where possible, to reduce construction cost.

ADOH will reduce the Applicant’s current year’s allowable 9% LIHTC maximums by 150% of the approved
adjustment request.

IV. Threshold Eligibility
Unless otherwise indicated, the criteria in this QAP Section IV apply to all applications and properties,
including those for or with 4% LIHTCs and/or STCs. ADOH may determine eligibility by contacting third
parties.

A. All Properties
Applications must meet the applicable underwriting standards in QAP Section VI. Properties must be
designed and constructed in accordance with Exhibit A and applicable federal and state requirements for
accessibility by persons with disabilities, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101 et
seq.) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 794).

1. PRE-APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
For 9% LIHTC applications, a minimum of one (1) representative of each Applicant must attend ADOH’s
2022-2023 QAP Application Workshop.

2. APPLICANT EXPERIENCE
DEVELOPER AND OWNER
The Applicant or a consultant must have been listed in an awarded application form as a developer or as a
consultant (may be a joint venture) for at least one (1) LIHTC property. If a consultant provides the required
experience, that consultant must be the principal contact and actively involved in all aspects of the
development through issuance of Form(s) 8609. The Applicant may not terminate its contract with the
consultant without ADOH approval.

PROPERTIES
The LIHTC property or properties must:
• have been placed in service between January 1, 2000 and December 31, 2021, and
• not be in material noncompliance with any applicable affordable rental housing program requirements.

3. PRINCIPALS
DEFINITION
Principals include the Applicant and any individuals or entities:
• listed as a developer;
• listed as a member/partner of the eventual ownership entity (excluding LIHTC equity providers); or
• who are immediate family members or affiliates of the foregoing.
Applicants must disclose all applicable related parties.

DISQUALIFICATION
ADOH may disqualify an application based substantive evidence connecting a Principal to any of the
following:
• making misrepresentation or providing materially false information in an application;
• has been involved in any project awarded LIHTCs where there has been a material change (including
general partners or managing members) between award and Form 8609 that ADOH did not approve in
writing beforehand;
• allowing an affordable rental housing property to enter into foreclosure;
• being removed from an LIHTC ownership entity by an equity investor or ADOH;
• not being in good standing with any affordable rental housing program administrator or the State of
Arizona;
• has been a debtor in a bankruptcy within the past five(5) years;
• has been a party in a civil, administrative or criminal matter which resulted in an adverse fair housing
settlement, an adverse civil rights settlement, or an adverse federal or state government proceeding
and settlement against that party or a pattern of adverse civil proceeding and judgments against that
party as evidenced by three (3) or more adverse judgments within the previous five (5) years;
• has been found to be directly or indirectly responsible for any other project within the past five (5) years
in which there is or was uncorrected noncompliance with state or federal rules, regulations or
standards;
• has outstanding compliance issues with HUD or ADOH;
• has ADOH fees that are due and remain unpaid as of the Application Deadline;
• has a loan payment that is due and remains unpaid as of the Application Deadline without a pending
deferral request ; and
• being debarred from any federal housing program.

4. LIHTC MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
The proposed management company must be:
• a management company for at least three (3) LIHTC properties, and
• considered in good standing with all affordable rental housing program administrators.

Applications may list two management agents so long as one meets the requirements above. The eligible
entity must remain in the lead role for at least two years after the last building places in service.

5. SITE CONTROL
NON-TRIBAL
Applications must include documentation of either current ownership or the legal ability to purchase the
real estate for the proposed property (may be a long-term ground lease) that is:
• in the name of the Applicant, Principal, or an affiliated entity, and
• valid through at least one month after the anticipated award date.

TRIBAL
For projects located on Tribal Land, where the Applicant has not yet entered into a lease agreement,
Applicant must establish legal control of the property by submitting: (aa) an agreement between the
ownership entity and the Tribe to enter into a lease of specific real property for a term at least 25 years
with an option to renew for another 25 years (b) a resolution of the Tribe (or TDHE as applicable)
authorizing the Tribe (or TDHE) to enter into the submitted agreement. The agreement to enter into a
lease must also specify a rental amount and reference that the Tribe (or TDHE) will execute the LURA.

For projects located on Tribal Land where the Applicant has entered into a lease agreement, attach
evidence that the Tribal land has been leased and all necessary approvals from the Tribe, the Bureau of
Indian Affairs, and other governmental approvals (as applicable) have been secured. The lease must specify
the specific real property being leased, a specific rental amount, 25 years with an option to renew for
another 25 years, and that the Tribe (or TDHE) will execute the LURA.

For Tribal leases only, ADOH may consider the length of the lease to be the original term of the lease plus
the term of any option to renew, provided that the option to renew is held solely by the Applicant. For off-
reservation Tribal Lands that are established by a federal public law, Applicant must also submit
documentation of the federal public law that establishes that the property qualifies as Tribal Land.

6. MARKET NEED
Applications must include a study prepared by a market analyst on ADOH’s approved list, unaffiliated with
any Principal, who has experience with multifamily rental housing. Market studies must show adequate
demand for the property and meet the most recent Model Content Standards adopted by the National
Council of Housing Market Analysts. ADOH may request an alternate market demand study, at the expense
of the Applicant, if the study submitted by the applicant is unsatisfactory.

7. FUNDING SOURCES
Applications must include executed commitment letters for all funding sources, other than ADOH loans and
LIHTC equity. The commitment letters must comply with QAP Section VI(A)(5).

8. AVERAGE INCOME MINIMUM SET-ASIDE
Applications must indicate the property’s minimum set-aside, which cannot change after submission.
Projects electing the average income minimum set-aside may not:
• contain market-rate units or
• propose average designations exceeding sixty percent (60%) of area median income (AMI) for any
bedroom type (a pro-rata distribution).

ADOH may waive the foregoing, if necessary, for a rehabilitation application to better fit the household
incomes of in-place tenants.

For projects with more than one building, the ownership entity must select that each building is part of a
multiple building set-aside on line 8b in Part II of IRS Form 8609.

9. PUBLIC HOUSING AND HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER (HCV) WAITLIST
Applicants will represent that at least one month prior to commencing lease-up, the management company
will inform the local public housing authority and Housing Choice Voucher administrator of accepting their
referrals.

B. Rehabilitation
1. SCOPE OF WORK AND CNA
Applicants must submit a detailed Capital Needs Assessment (CNA) conducted by an independent third-
party expert and a specific scope of work addressing all units.

2. MINIMUM PER UNIT
Buildings must require an average of at least $25,000 per unit in rehabilitation hard costs, as determined
by the CNA and ADOH’s assessment.

3. RELOCATION
The Application must include a relocation/displacement plan, including a projected budget and an
explanation of efforts to mitigate the impact on residents. For developments also using federal funds, the
ownership entity must comply with the Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property
Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.

4. INCOME AND RENT TARGETING
Properties will comply with the more restrictive of the:
• elected LIHTC minimum set-aside, or
• applicable requirements of any other affordable rental housing program.

C. New Construction
1. INCOMPATIBLE USES
ADOH will not consider an application ineligible if Applicant demonstrates a multifamily market rate
project or multiple single-family homes within one (1) mile of the incompatible use.

HALF MILE
ADOH may determine an application is ineligible due to the site being within 0.5 miles (calculated from the
edge of the subject property using line of sight to the edge of any below use) of the following:
• airport;
• chemical or hazardous materials storage/disposal;
• commercial junk or salvage yards;
• industrial or agricultural activities generating odors or pollution;
• landfills currently in operation; or
• wastewater treatment facilities.

NEARBY
An application may be ineligible if the site is adjacent to, or across a street from, any of the uses listed
above or the following:
• adult entertainment establishment;
• distribution facility involving trucking;
• factory or similar industrial operation;
• jail or prison; or
• source of excessive noise.

2. SITE
An application may be ineligible if an improvement
• has any portion on a 100-year floodplain (and has not completed the 8-step process or obtained a Conditional
Letter of Map Revision or Letter of Map Revision), or
• is in, or has an un-mitigatable effect on, a wetland.

3. ZONING
9% LIHTC Applications must include documentation that all necessary
• legislative land use authorizations (rezoning),
• quasi-judicial approvals (conditional or special use permits), and
• all known variances from administrative requirements
are in place for the proposed property. ADOH may allow 4% LIHTC applications more time, upon request.

4. CONNECTIONS
Applications must include documentation that:
• all necessary utilities are currently available or connections are possible, and
• the proposed property has or will have access to a publicly maintained road.
ADOH will allow Tribal properties more time to meet this requirement, when necessary.

5. 9% LIHTC INCOME AND RENT TARGETING
For 9% LIHTC applications the average income and rent restrictions of the low-income units (not including
any units set aside for employees) must be fifty percent (50%) or lower.

6. 9% LIHTC MINIMUM SCORE
Applications under the competitive 9% LIHTC round must have a minimum total score of 90 points.

V. Selection Criteria
ADOH will make awards using the following selection criteria for STCs, 4% LIHTCs, and 9% LIHTCs.

A. State Tax Credit
S.B. 1124 sets an annual STC cap of $4 million. The STC can be allocated and carried forward according to
state law and any applicable regulations. Properties placed in service on or after June 30, 2022, are eligible
and the state LIHTC is currently set to sunset Dec. 31, 2025.

1. STC AND 4% LIHTC
Maximum of 120 points.

NUMBER OF UNITS
Maximum of 60 points.

ADOH will award points based on the total number of units in the project.
Total Units
Points
1-100
20
101-200
40
201+
60

LOW-INCOME TARGETING
Maximum of 60 points.

ADOH will award points based on the following criteria:
AMI Targeting
Points
20% at 30% (using the 40% at 60% minimum set-aside) or the designations
for all units average to 54% (using income averaging)*
60
20% at 40% (using the 40% at 60% minimum set-aside) or the designations
for all units average to 56% (using income averaging)*
40
20% at 50% (using the 40% at 60% minimum set-aside) or the designations
for all units average to 58% (using income averaging)*
20
*Applicable to projects that have elected to operate a property in accordance with LIHTC income
averaging methodology.
TIEBREAKER
In the event more than one application earns the same total number of points, and there are not enough
STCs remaining for all, ADOH will make awards based on the following, in descending order:
• Greatest total number of units
• Projects with zoning in place at the time of application

2. STC AND 9% LIHTC
In the event the amount of Rural / Balance of State project 9% LIHTC interest exceeds available STC
resources, then STC award(s) will be made to the application(s) with the highest 9% LIHTC score.

B. 4% LIHTC
4% LIHTCs will not be scored, ADOH will make awards of 4% LIHTC on a first come first serve basis to
complete application submissions (contains only de minimis errors or omissions). I.R.C. § 42(h)(4) allows
applications financed with tax-exempt bonds to apply for 4% LIHTCs. Applications financed with tax-
exempt bonds must have a confirmed allocation of Private Activity Bonding Authority Volume Cap
Allocation from the Arizona Finance Authority in order to receive an ADOH issued I.R.C.§42(m)
Determination of Qualification of Tax Credits Letter.

Applicants must provide a bond inducement resolution (or preliminary resolution) and an application for
the 4% LIHTCs with accompanying documentation. ADOH will make decisions within no more than 30 days
of a properly documented submission.

C. 9% LIHTC Rehabilitation
ADOH will make awards based on its evaluation of the factors below:
• LIHTC resyndications or other federally subsidized affordable housing – 35 points;
• Requiring more rehabilitation work, based on ADOH review – maximum of 60 points;
• A greater percentage of units with project-based rent assistance – maximum of 40 points;

• Properties identified by a local government as in need of rehabilitation for community revitalization
purposes – maximum of 25 points;
• The Applicant’s experience as a LIHTC property owner (if applicable) – maximum of 40 points.

D. 9% LIHTC New Construction
ADOH will score 9% LIHTC new construction applications which meet threshold requirements.

1. APPLICANT’S AND PRINCIPALS’ EXPERIENCE
Maximum of 25 points.

ADOH will award up to 25 points to Applicants or consultants who have placed the following number of
LIHTC or federally subsidized low income housing projects in service:

One (1)
5 points
Two (2)
10 points
Three (3) – Four (4)
15 points
Five (5) – Six (6)
20 points
Seven (7) or more
25 points

If a consultant provides the qualifying experience, that consultant must be the principal contact and actively
involved in all aspects of the development through issuance of Form(s) 8609. The Applicant may not
terminate its contract with the consultant without ADOH approval.

2. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Maximum of 30 points.
Applications may not earn points in multiple subsections below.

SECTION 811 PARTICIPATION
ADOH will award 30 points based on the Applicant committing to accept a contract for HUD 811 rental
assistance for the subject application for at least ten percent (10%) of the proposed units. The HUD 811
contract will be between the ownership entity and ADOH. The Applicant must have authority to bind the
ownership entities and would agree to accept assistance for up to twenty percent (20%) of the units.

TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE PARTICIPATION
ADOH will award 30 points based on the Applicant committing to lease at least fifteen percent (15%) of
the proposed units, within the subject application, to households with tenant based rental assistance.
Referrals may be made from Housing Authorities or agencies administering rental assistance (HCV or
other Federal or State rental assistance programs). The Applicant must have authority to bind the
ownership entities and would agree to accept assistance for up to fifteen percent (15%) of the units.

RENTAL ASSISTANCE
ADOH will award points using the following matrix to projects committed to targeting units for special

populations such as: persons with disabilities, veterans, persons experiencing homelessness, victims of
domestic violence and youth exiting foster care using one of the listed forms of rental assistance:

Federal Project Based Vouchers, Tribal Housing
Assistance Payment Agreement, operating reserve
for tenant based rental assistance, or other rental
assistance (rapid rehousing, AHCCCS, emergency
housing vouchers)
15% of units
20 points
30% of units or more
30 points

The targeting will be pursuant to a plan approved by ADOH before commencing lease-up. Among other
terms, the plan will include an agreement by the ownership entity to hold open the required number of
units for special populations for the following periods:
• 60 days after certificate of occupancy
• 10 days during operations.
ADOH will post a template plan on its website and coordinate with human services agencies to establish
process for referring potential tenants.

The project must adopt a supportive services plan before starting lease-up. Supportive services must be
tenant-centered and flexible with a focus on housing retention, including the following as appropriate:
individual person-centered planning, emergency on-call coverage, group and individual programming, on-
site case management and life skills services, collaborative treatment with area providers, on-site property
management and client support staffing.

3. PROXIMITY TO AMENITIES
Maximum of 35 points.

MEASUREMENT
Applicants must provide documentation of the driving distances calculated by Google Maps for the listed
eligible amenities. Routes must be drivable as of the application deadline. The measurements will be
between the points closest to:
• the site entrance, to or from
• the amenity driving entrance.
For scattered site properties or properties with multiple buildings, the measurement will be from the
location with the shortest distance(s) with at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the total project units.

ELIGIBLE AMENITIES
The eligible amenities below will qualify for the points indicated if within:
• two and one half (2.5) miles in Metro
• four (4) miles in Rural / Balance of State, and
• ten (10) miles on Tribal land.
Each must be open to the general public and operating as of the application deadline.

1. Grocery ten (10) points – includes the following stores: AJ’s Fine Foods, Albertsons, Bashas’ Grocery
Stores, Costco, Fry’s Food and Drug, Food City, IGA, Los Altos Ranch Market, Safeway, Sam’s Club,
Sprouts Farmers Market, Target, Super Target, Walmart Supercenter, Walmart Neighborhood Market,
Whole Foods Market, Natural Grocers, Trader Joe’s, and WinCo Foods (ADOH may consider additional
locations upon request, if the location includes access to grocery staples and essential household
products);

2. Shopping or pharmacy five (5) points – Target, Super Target, Big Lot’s, Dollar General, Dollar Tree,
Walmart, and Family Dollar (ADOH may consider additional locations upon request);

3. Medical Facility five (5) points – includes hospital, urgent care business, or general/family medical practice
(does not include specialists or clinics within pharmacies);

4. Bus or Transit Stop five (5) points – at a fixed location served by a public transportation system:
• six days a week (if within service area of Valley Metro or Sun Tran), or
• five days a week (if within service area of another public transit system).
Rural/Balance of State or Tribal projects may use alternate transportation methods such as dial-a-ride;

5. Employment Center five (5) points – an employment center is a single university or college, single
hospital, single governmental entity, or single private company that has at least 250 year-round, full-
time employees in one location for Metro developments and at least 50 year-round, full-time
employees in one location for Rural/Balance of State developments and at least 30 year-round, full-time
employees in one location for developments on Tribal land. The project must provide a letter from the
employer, a third-party employment agency, or the local body of government stating the number of
year-round, full-time employees that work at the location. All employees must be at the same site to
receive points;

6. One of the following five (5) points:
o Senior Center – with scheduled activities operated by a local government (age-restricted projects),
o School – non-alternative public elementary, middle or high school (family, open occupancy
projects),
o Community Center – owned and operated by a local government with scheduled activities,
o Public Park – operated by a local government listed on its map or website containing playground
equipment and/or walking trails,
o Library – operated by a local government open at least five days a week,

The same establishment or location may count under multiple categories.

4. COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PLANS
Maximum of 15 points.

CRP CRITERIA
ADOH will award 10 points to applications meeting the criteria below.
• As of the application deadline, a local government formally adopted a plan to revitalize a defined
geographic area (CRP) containing the proposed site. A standard land use or comprehensive plan is
ineligible unless it contains a specific revitalization component.
• The local government certifies that no Principal initiated the CRP being adopted (other than a public
housing authority or a related entity).
• Completing the property proposed in the application would contribute to one or more of the CRP’s
stated goal(s).
• The local government has made or is committed to making specific investments in non-housing
infrastructure, amenities, or services beyond developing the proposed property. A Neighborhood
Revitalization Plan and Indian Housing Plan will qualify if it meets the above criteria.

QUALIFIED CENSUS TRACTS (QCT)
ADOH will award 5 points if at least one building is in a Qualified Census Tract (as of 2021 or 2022).

5. DIFFICULT DEVELOPMENT AREA (DDA)
Maximum of 5 points.

ADOH will award 5 points if all of the projects’ buildings would be located in a DDA in effect as of the year
of application submission.

6. COMMUNITY WIFI
Maximum of 15 points.

ADOH will award up to 15 points for applicants that provide WIFI in common areas and residential units
throughout the project, and entirely paid for by the project owner.

7. BELOW MARKET LOANS AND LOCAL SUPPORT
Maximum of 15 points.

ADOH will award up to 15 points for meeting the following criteria.

• Public Housing Authority resources;
• Charitable organizations registered in Arizona;
• Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program;
• Other sources from governmental agencies.

Minimum loan amounts required:
•
$500,000 per project or more for projects located in Metro area
•
$100,000 per project or more for projects located in Rural/Balance of State and Tribal

For scoring purposes, ADOH
• may disregard a source affiliated with a Principal (excluding tribes and public housing authorities);
• will reduce the amount from a local government by the cost of any land to be sold to the ownership
entity by that local government.

The source(s) must be listed as a loan with terms no more demanding than those currently used under
ADOH’s gap financing programs. Applicants may reference ADOH’s most recent NOFA for applicable
terms.

HISTORIC
ADOH will award 5 points if the property will be eligible for the federal historic rehabilitation tax credit.

LAND LEASE
ADOH will award 5 points for projects with land owned by a unit of local government which proposes a land
lease structure with the Applicant at the time of application. Land lease demonstrates no more than $2,000
in cost line-items for land and buildings. The local government must not have purchased any portion of the
real estate from a Principal.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT RFP
ADOH will award 5 points for projects selected by local government using a request for
proposals/qualifications process.

OTHER
Applicants may request that ADOH approve another form of support prior to application deadline. The
request must include relevant documentation.

8. UNDERSERVED AREAS
Maximum of 10 points.

ADOH will award 5 points to applications which are not located in any of the following ZIP Codes:
85003
85004
85006
85007
85008
85013
85015
85017
85020
85021
85029
85032

85034
85035
85040
85041
85053
85119
85120
85128
85138
85281
85301
85303
85323
85349
85364
85607
85634
85635
85705
85706
85730
85746
85757
85911
85935
86001
86004
86005
86301
86324
86401

ADOH will award 10 points to applications which are not located in any of the following ZIP Codes:

85003
85004
85006
85007
85008
85013
85014
85015
85017
85020
85021
85029
85032
85034
85035
85040
85041
85053
85119
85120
85122
85128
85132
85138
85201
85203
85210
85281
85283
85301
85302
85303
85323
85349
85363
85364
85542
85546
85550
85607
85621
85634
85635
85701
85705
85706
85730
85745
85746
85757
85911
85926
85929
85935
86001
86004
86005
86301
86322
86324
86326
86401
86403

9. SUBSEQUENT PHASE
Maximum of 10 points.

ADOH will award 10 points if the building(s) proposed in the application:
• was/were always planned as part of a phased development;
• is/are the second or third phase; and
• is/are within 0.25 miles the previous phase(s).

Fully constructed earlier phases must have:
• market demand study demonstrating a vacancy rate of less than five percent (5%), and
• waitlists representing at least fifty percent (50%) of what would be the proposed phases’ units.

Earlier phases still under construction at the time of application must have:
• documentation demonstrating pre-leasing activities for the phase under construction; and
• waitlists of more than 100% for the phase under construction and the proposed phase.

ADOH may require documentation that land was paid for only once.

10. SENIOR, FAMILY AND HOMEOWNERSHIP
Maximum of 20 points.

Applications will earn 20 points for agreeing to comply with one of the following three options.

SENIOR HOUSING WITH SERVICES
Senior developments that commit to at least three of the following will receive 20 points:
• garages or covered parking,
• design units to provide an additional five percent (5%) accessible units above the minimum required,
• fitness room with equipment,
• walking path and outdoor seating area,
• community garden,
• adjacent to a senior center or community center with regular programming (property provides regular
transportation to senior center or community center),
• regular transportation or on-site bus stop, or
• structured recreational or educational programs.

THREE OR MORE BEDROOMS
Applications proposing a family property with at least twenty percent (20%) of units containing three or
more bedrooms will receive 20 points.

HOMEOWNERSHIP CONVERSION
Applications proposing the following will earn 20 points if on tribal land, 10 points elsewhere:
• single family units or townhomes on separate lots,
• either on tribal land or qualifies for the nonprofit set-aside,
• a Principal has experience with affordable homeownership,
• includes a comprehensive plan for conversion to ownership by the tenants after 15 years, and
• will have no common property requiring a homeowner association post-conversion.
Purchasing a unit must be optional to the tenant household and not be a condition of continued occupancy.
The ownership entity will remain responsible for leasing and managing all units pursuant to the
Declaration of Land Use Restrictive Covenants for 30 years or until each is converted.

11. SMOKE-FREE DEVELOPMENT
Maximum of 2 points.

Projects which enforce a “no smoking” policy (including electronic smoking devices) in all common and
individual living areas in all buildings and offer a designated smoking area outdoors on property are eligible
for two (2) points.

12. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Maximum of 10 points.

ADOH will award 5 points to applicants agreeing to construct housing with one of the following:
• HERS rating of 55 or better
• US Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home Program
• Passive Housing Institute US

13. QUALIFIED CONTRACT WAIVER
Maximum of 8 points.

Applicants will receive 8 points for waiving the option to request a qualified contract.

14. TIEBREAKER
In the event more than one application earns the same total number of points, and there are not enough
LIHTCs remaining for all, ADOH will make awards based on the following, in descending order:
•
contains the greatest number of total units;
•
which demonstrate ownership or applicable land lease of the entire subject real estate by a
Principal; then
•
which projects have offered the longest extended affordability period.

E. 9% LIHTC Tribal
ADOH will score 9% LIHTC Tribal projects applications which meet threshold requirements.

1. APPLICANT’S AND PRINCIPALS’ EXPERIENCE
Maximum of 25 points.

ADOH will award up to 25 points to Applicants or consultants who have placed the following number of
LIHTC or federally subsidized low income housing projects in service:

One (1)
5 points
Two (2)
10 points
Three (3) – Four (4)
15 points
Five (5) – Six (6)
20 points
Seven (7) or more
25 points

2. SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Maximum of 30 points.

Applications may not earn points in multiple subsections below.

RENTAL ASSISTANCE
ADOH will award points using the following matrix to projects committed to targeting units for special
populations such as: persons with disabilities, veterans, persons experiencing homelessness, victims of
domestic violence and youth exiting foster care using one of the listed forms of rental assistance:
Federal Project Based Vouchers, Tribal Housing
Assistance Payment Agreement, operating reserve
for tenant based rental assistance, or other rental
assistance (rapid rehousing, AHCCCS, emergency
housing vouchers)
15% of units
20 points
30% of units or more
30 points

3. PROXIMITY TO AMENITIES
Maximum of 35 points.

ELIGIBLE AMENITIES
The eligible amenities below will qualify for the points indicated if within ten (10) miles. Each must be open
to the general public and operating as of the application deadline.

2. Shopping or pharmacy five (5) points – Target, Super Target, Big Lot’s, Dollar General, Dollar Tree,
Walmart, and Family Dollar (ADOH may consider additional locations upon request).

3. Medical Facility five (5) points – includes hospital, urgent care business, or general/family medical
practice (does not include specialists or clinics within pharmacies);

The same establishment or location may count under multiple categories.

4. LOCCS BALANCE
Maximum of 25 points.

ADOH will award points on a sliding scale based upon the number of years of NAHASDA funding are un-
expended as of the 9% LIHTC application deadline, as demonstrated through a printout of a report from the
HUD LOCCS system.
• Less than the greater of $1 million or one (1) full year of NAHASDA funds in the LOCCS Balance –
25 points
• One (1) full year but less than two (2) full years or the greater of $2 million of NAHASDA funds in the
LOCCS Balance – 15 points

5. COMMUNITY REVITALIZATION PLANS
Maximum of 15 points.

QUALIFIED CENSUS TRACTS (QCT)
ADOH will award 5 points if at least one building is in a Qualified Census Tract (as of 2021 or 2022).

6. DIFFICULT DEVELOPMENT AREA (DDA)
Maximum of 5 points.

ADOH will award 5 points if all of the projects’ buildings would be located in a DDA in effect as of the year
of application submission.

7. BELOW MARKET LOANS AND LOCAL SUPPORT
Maximum of 15 points.

ADOH will award up to 15 points for meeting the following criteria.

LOCAL GAP FINANCING
Loans committed from any of the following sources will receive 10 points.
• Community Development Block Grant;
• HOME Investment Partnership (from a non-ADOH source);
• Native American Housing Assistance and Self Determination Act;
• Established tribal or local government housing programs;
• Public Housing Authority resources;
• Charitable organizations registered in Arizona;
• Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program;
• Other sources from governmental agencies.

For scoring purposes, ADOH:
• may disregard a source affiliated with a Principal (excluding tribes and public housing authorities);
• will reduce the amount from a local government by the cost of any land to be sold to the ownership
entity by that local government.
• Will require a minimum loan amount of $250,000 per project or more.

HISTORIC
ADOH will award 5 points if the property will be eligible for the federal historic rehabilitation tax credit.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT RFP
ADOH will award 5 points for projects selected by local government using a request for
proposals/qualifications process.
OTHER
Applicants may request that ADOH approve another form of support prior to application deadline. The
request must include relevant documentation.

8. SENIOR, FAMILY AND HOMEOWNERSHIP
Maximum of 30 points.

Applications will earn 30 points for agreeing to comply with one of the following three (3) options.

SENIOR HOUSING WITH SERVICES
Senior developments that commit to at least three of the following will receive 30 points.
• garages or covered parking,
• design units to provide an additional five percent (5%) accessible units above the minimum required,
• fitness room with equipment,
• walking path and outdoor seating area,
• community garden,
• adjacent to a senior center or community center with regular programming (property provides regular
transportation to senior center or community center),
• regular transportation or on-site bus stop, or
• structured recreational or educational programs.

THREE OR MORE BEDROOMS
Applications proposing a family property with at least twenty percent (20%) of units containing three or
more bedrooms will receive 30 points.

HOMEOWNERSHIP CONVERSION
Applications proposing the following will earn 30 points:
• single family units or townhomes on separate lots,
• either on tribal land or qualifies for the nonprofit set-aside,
• a Principal has experience with affordable homeownership,
• includes a comprehensive plan for conversion to ownership by the tenants after 15 years, and
• will have no common property requiring a homeowner association post-conversion.
Purchasing a unit must be optional to the tenant household and not be a condition of continued occupancy.
The ownership entity will remain responsible for leasing and managing all units pursuant to the
Declaration of Land Use Restrictive Covenants for 30 years or until each is converted.

9. ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Maximum of 10 points.

ADOH will award 10 points to applicants committing to obtain one of the following certifications:
• 2020 Enterprise Green Communities
• Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) – silver or higher
• ICC 700 National Green Building Standard (NGBS) – silver or higher
ADOH will award 5 points to applicants agreeing to construct housing with:
• HERS rating of 55 or better
• US Department of Energy Zero Energy Ready Home Program
• Passive Housing Institute US

10. QUALIFIED CONTRACT WAIVER
Maximum of 10 points.

Applicants will receive 10 points for waiving the option to request a qualified contract.

11. TIEBREAKER
In the event more than one application earns the same total number of points, and there are not enough
LIHTCs remaining for all, ADOH will make awards based on the following, in descending order:
• contains the greatest number of total units; or
• length of applicable housing authority waiting list.

VI. Underwriting Standards
ADOH reserves and allocates LIHTC at the minimum level needed to realize projects’ financial feasibility
throughout the end of the extended use period.

A. 9% LIHTC Underwriting
ADOH will conduct a full underwriting process a minimum of two (2) times:
• prior to issuing a binding reservation;
• at submission of documents requesting a Form 8609.

ADOH will complete a technical review a minimum of one (1) time (only applicable to 9% LIHTC):
• prior to acceptance of ten percent (10%) test.

Technical reviews will include certification that sources, uses and equity interest and ownership have not
changed since reservation.

Unless otherwise indicated, the requirements apply to both 9% and 4% LIHTCs. ADOH may request
updated information at any time. Upon an increase in funding sources, ADOH may reduce the LIHTC
allocation and/or gap financing.

B. All Properties
Applicants must correctly complete and submit all required application forms.

1. PRO-FORMA
Applications must:
• use a vacancy rate as stated in the market study, but in no event will the vacancy rate be greater
than ten percent (10%);
• trend rent increases by two percent (2%) and expenses by three percent (3%);
• demonstrate a Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)
o between 1.15 and 1.35 in the first year of normal operation if projected to trend upward;
o between 1.10 and 1.50 during the entire first 15 years of normal operation if projected to trend
downward

ADOH will assess the DSCR without regard to any deferred developer fees or funds paid to
members/partners (e.g., distributions, asset management fees, loan payments).

2. OPERATING EXPENSES
ADOH will base the minimum operating expenses for rehabilitation applications on the property’s current
operations, as may change resulting from physical improvements.

The new construction per unit per year range is $4,700 through $5,200, excluding real estate taxes and
reserve payments. ADOH will require waivers for an operating budget that is more than $100 per unit per
year higher or lower than this standard. Applicants may request a lower amount by including
documentation of comparable properties. ADOH may allow an increase in operating expenses for
supportive services.

3. REQUIRED RESERVES
The requirements in this subsection do not apply to properties with USDA-Rural Development (RD) rent
assistance.

LEASE-UP
Owners must deposit a minimum of $300 per unit. The management agent will use these funds to pay rent-
up expenses. Any amount remaining when the property reaches ninety-three percent (93%) occupancy
must be transferred to the replacement reserve account, operating reserve account, or to pay capital costs
including deferred developer fee.

OPERATING
The operating reserve must equal at least four (4) months of operating expenses and debt service.
Properties using 4% LIHTCs may propose an alternative.

REPLACEMENT
All developments must fund an annual replacement reserve of a minimum of $250 per unit for new
construction projects for older persons and $350 for all other project types, increased annually by three
percent (3%).

4. EQUITY PRICING
ADOH will conduct a survey of federal and state LIHTC equity providers to determine appropriate pricing
assumptions and will announce the results no later than two months prior to the application deadline. The
results will be a range (minimum-maximum) and may vary based on property type, size, and/or geography.
Applicants will submit their application using an equity price within the ADOH determined range.

5. COMMITMENT LETTERS
Applications must include commitment letters indicating the following for all permanent loans:
• amount,
• term and amortization (minimum of 15 years),
• fixed interest rate,
• fees charged,
• reserve requirements,
• anticipated lien position, and
• the election of the average income is acknowledged and affirmed, if applicable.
If the ownership entity will assume a loan, the application must include a letter from the lender stating the
loan can be assumed and details of the terms/conditions.

6. 9% LIHTC BASIS BOOST
ADOH will allow for a statewide thirty percent (30%) increase in eligible basis for 9% LIHTC projects which
demonstrate a financial need. ADOH will approve a basis boost only to the level needed to realize projects’
feasibility. ADOH will assess financial feasibility to determine if the project requires a boost.

7. APPRAISALS
Applicants showing cost to purchase real estate must submit a real estate “as is” appraisal that is:
• dated no more than six months from the application deadline;
• prepared by an independent, state certified appraiser; and
• complies with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.

Applications may include no more than the lesser of appraised value or the purchase price. Appraisals for
properties with existing structures not to be demolished must break out the land and building values.

8. DEVELOPER FEES
TOTAL
Applications must list developer fees between a minimum of $200,000 and maximum of:

Percent of Total Eligible Basis
4% LIHTC Units
9% LIHTC Units
Percent Allowed
1 - 30
1 - 30
Nineteen percent (19%)
31 - 60
31 - 60
Seventeen percent (17%)
61 - 90
61+
Sixteen percent (16%)
91+
N/A
Nineteen percent (19%) – 4% LHTC Only
These totals are inclusive of any consulting fees.

9% LIHTC DEFERRED
ADOH will ensure that deferred developer fee amounts are sustainable and can be repaid by project cash
flow within fifteen (15) years. 9% LIHTC applications may not show more than half of the developer fee as
deferred, and any amount over $2,750,000 must be deferred.

4% LIHTC DEFERRED
ADOH will ensure that deferred developer fee amounts are sustainable and can be repaid by project cash
flow within fifteen (15) years. The $2,750,000 limit will not apply to 4% LIHTC projects. Developer fees will
be locked in at 8609 for 4% LIHTC.

4% LIHTC HARDSHIP DEVELOPER FEE INCREASE
ADOH will allow a one-time developer fee increase of up to 5% for 4% LIHTC projects with severe
hardships. Any increase in developer fee must be fully deferred and applied to cost overruns. Hardship
requests must be documented to the satisfaction of ADOH and must demonstrate the existence of an
unforeseeable hardship or emergency situation where the completion of the project is jeopardized without
an award of additional LIHTCs. Applicant must also demonstrate that the increased developer fee will
remedy all outstanding barriers causing cost overruns. Hardship developer fee increases are only provided
for material costs that are outside of the Developer’s control.

Applicants must submit documentation demonstrating they have exhausted all available resources through
the following methods:
1. Development contingency has been exhausted;
2. Deferred developer fee to the extent which would allow for repayment through project cash
flow within fifteen (15) years; and
3. Project was value engineered, where possible, to reduce construction cost.

9. CONTRACTOR AND OTHER FEE MAXIMUMS
Contractor fees cannot exceed:
• General Requirements – 4-6%
• Builder’s Overhead – 3-4%
• Builder’s Profit – 5%
ADOH may allow for an increase in general requirements when needed to accommodate an increase in
costs for small Rural/Balance of State projects.

ADOH will not recognize in eligible basis architectural and engineering fees in applications exceeding:

Units
Per Unit
1 - 30
$9,000
31 - 60
$8,000
61+
$7,000

C. Rehabilitation Development Costs
ADOH will determine the appropriate amount for each line item based on the:
• appraisal,
• applicant’s proposed amounts,
• Capital Needs Assessment, and
• staff’s professional judgement.
Maximum contingency is ten percent (10%) of rehabilitation hard cost line-items.

D. New Construction Development Costs
Underwriting standards for new construction proposals will apply to both new construction and applicable
adaptive reuse projects. ADOH will evaluate applications according to the criteria below.

ADOH will:
• determine applications show development budget amounts outside the standard deviation among
applications submitted, and
• require all such Applicants to provide explanations.
Inability to explain the costs may result in disqualification of the application.

Applicants will propose costs for the non-vertical components. ADOH will determine the appropriate
amount for each based on:
• comparisons with other applications,
• recently submitted cost certifications,
• input from third parties, and
• staff’s professional judgment.
Maximum contingency range is seven and one half percent through ten percent (7.5%-10%) of new construction hard
cost line-items.

E. ADOH Gap Financing
A separate Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) describing the terms and conditions of any ADOH Gap
Financing that becomes available will be announced via Information Bulletin.

F. Subsidy Layering Review
If applicable, ADOH will perform a Subsidy Layering Review (SLR) in conjunction with the underwriting. If
the financial projections, including but not limited to expenses and income, later change from that used
when the original SLR was performed, resulting in over-subsidization and/or above market expenses that
are not otherwise reasonably justified, ADOH will notify the appropriate HUD contact.

VII. Post-Award and Compliance
At any time between award and issuance of the Form(s) 8609, ownership entities must have written
approval from ADOH prior to any of the following material changes:
• altering the designs ADOH approved, including amenities, site layout, floor plans and elevations; or
• in ownership or general partner;
• increasing rents for low-income units.

Failure to comply with a requirement of this subsection may result in a fine of up to $25,000, revocation of
the LIHTC reservation or allocation, future disqualification of any Principal involved, or other recourse
available.

A. Post-Award Requirements
The ownership entity must conform with all applicable administrative policies as defined in the LIHTC
Post-Award Manual.

B. Compliance Monitoring
Ownership entities and property management companies must use ADOH’s Compliance Manual Low
Income Housing Tax Credit Program.

The ownership entity will:
• allow ADOH and/or its designee to audit any property during the extended use period (includes a
physical inspection and review of records);
• submit the Annual Owner’s Certification of Continued Program Compliance along with other annual
reporting requirements annually;
• submit required state forms prior to changes in management companies and/or ownership;

An individual with responsibility for the project must attend ADOH Compliance Training at a minimum of
every five (5) years. Compliance training means a two (2) day certification class designed to support an
exam taught by authorized providers on operating and managing Projects in conformance with the
requirements of I.R.C. § 42, Reg. 1.42-5, the QAP and the LURA.

Exhibit A
ADOH Year 2022-2023
QAP Mandatory Design Standards
I. General Design
A. The building design should be appropriate and integrated into the topography and neighborhood.
B. Project amenities should be shown clearly on the plans and fully described within the narrative portion
of the application package.

II. Building Code Standards
All projects MUST meet or exceed the most recent local building codes.

III. Site, Location, and Neighborhood
AA. Walkable Neighborhoods – Sidewalks and Pathways
Site plans shall demonstrate that the project is connected to the pedestrian grid. Site plans shall describe
sidewalks or other all-weather pathways within a multifamily property linking residential development to
public spaces, open spaces and adjacent development (where permitted). Sidewalks shall meet local, State
and Federal accessibility guidelines. This section is only applicable to areas with existing connectable uses
and will not be required for new growth areas with no surrounding connectable uses.

D. Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Project plans and specifications shall implement EPA’s Best Management Practices for erosion and
sedimentation control during construction and refer to EPA documents for Storm Water Management for
Construction Activities.

IV.
Interior Design
All residential dwelling units must meet minimum Residential Floor Area (“RFA”) requirements. Both the
minimum and maximum RFA below exclude any Balcony, Porch, Deck or patio that may be attached to the
Unit for the tenant’s use. Any Balcony, Porch or Deck in excess of 100 square feet shall be excluded from
eligible basis.

Unit Size
Minimum RFA
Maximum RFA
Efficiency
380 net square feet
585 net square feet
1 bedroom
575 net square feet
735 net square feet
2 bedrooms
800 net square feet
973 net square feet
3 bedrooms
1,050 net square feet
1,243 net square feet
4 bedrooms
1,200 net square feet
1,360 net square feet
5 bedrooms
1,350 net square feet
1,700 net square feet
*ADOH will allow for larger maximum square footage for Tribal projects.

A. The minimum bedroom size is 100 net square feet.
B. Kitchens must be equipped with pantries, either free standing closet with shelving, full-height casework
or equivalent for Type A units.
C. Other features which must be provided include:
• Linen closets or cabinet.
• General storage for items such as, suitcases and sport equipment. (This may be an interior closet or
closet located outside each unit, and shall not be shared with a gas water heater.)
D. Garages and Carports attached to a unit are limited to 300 net square feet for a two- or three- bedroom
unit, and 600 net square feet for a four- or five-bedroom unit.

V. Exterior Design
A. Building design shall incorporate durable low maintenance exteriors that are appropriate to the climate
and surrounding areas.
B. Plans shall include a complete landscape plan, designed by a licensed landscape architect which
maximizes existing natural features or otherwise enhances open space. Wherever possible native plants
should be used. Landscape plans shall also detail a complete automated irrigation system and
scheduling as necessary to maintain the landscaping.
C. Project must use xeriscaping. Internally located lawn areas of minimal size are permitted for specific
uses, such as play areas. Fire wise® design principles are recommended in areas susceptible to wildfires.
D. Trash/Recycle removal areas must be screened.
E. Buildings and dwelling units must be individually marked with visible, contrasting, identifying devices
as required by local police, fire and other emergency services to minimize their response time. The
building identifying devices must be appropriately lit from dusk until dawn, while observing dark sky
lighting strategies.

VI. Large Unit Design
Applicable to units which have three or more bedrooms:
A. The areas of common spaces of units, living area, kitchen, dining, etc., shall increase in proportion to
the number of bedrooms.
B. Three-bedroom units must have at least 1.75 baths. Four and five-bedroom units must have at least 2
full baths.

VII. On-site Playground Areas
A. Recreational facilities must be provided for different age groups. For example, sandboxes within sight
of units for children under 5, “tot lots” for ages 5 to 12, and a sport court, pool, or area in the clubhouse
for ages 12 and older.
B. Play areas and playgrounds for children should be located away from areas with high volume
automobile traffic, and situated so that the play area is visible from the maximum number of dwelling
units possible for safety.
C. Designated play areas and playgrounds are considered “common areas”, and must be on an accessible
route in accordance with applicable accessibility codes. Equipment must also meet accessibility
requirements.

D. A bench must be provided at play areas and playgrounds to allow a child’s supervisor to sit and rest
comfortably. All benches must be anchored permanently, must be on an accessible route, must be
weather resistant, and must have a back.
E. A “warning” sign must be posted to advise residents and guests that using a playground is at their own
risk. The sign must be posted at a visible location, and use contrasting colors for better visibility.

VIII. Common Areas Facilities
A. On-Site Laundry Facilities
There must be a minimum of one washer and one dryer per twelve dwelling units if washer/dryer hookups
are not available in each dwelling unit. If hookups are available in each dwelling unit, there must be a
minimum of one washer and one dryer per twenty dwelling units. If in addition to washer/dryer hookups,
Applicant provides washers and dryers in each unit, a common washer and dryer facility is not required.
• A “folding” table or countertop must be installed in common laundry facilities.
• Seating area located in laundry facility.
• The laundry room must have an interior or exterior window and adequate entrance lighting, which must
be on from dusk to dawn to assist in greater security during evening hours.

B. Community/Office Space
All developments must have a community room on site.

All developments consisting of twenty (20) residential dwelling units or more must have a site office of at
least 200 square feet (inclusive of accessible toilet facility) and a maintenance room of at least 100 square
feet. Single-family projects are exempted from this requirement if the Applicant provides evidence that the
Project is part of a phased development, for which such facilities exist in prior phases of the development.

IX.
New Construction
A. Site Work
1. A geotechnical investigation report by an Arizona Registered Engineer is required.
2. Site drainage must conform to the recommendations of the geotechnical investigation report or
the following minimum slopes whichever is more restrictive:
3. Minimum slopes required for proper drainage are:
 Slopes away from foundations: five percent (5%) first 10 feet (6 inches in first 10 feet).
 Design slopes on paved areas should be sufficient to prevent ponding.
 Exterior grade adjacent to buildings should be shown a minimum of 6-8 inches below the top
of slabs on grade.
B. Foundation and Slabs
Slab on grade foundations shall be designed by an Arizona Registered Structural Engineer per the
geotechnical report recommendations.
C. Frame Construction
• The framing system will be dictated by the methods selected to meet the International Energy
Conservation Code requirements, sound barrier requirements, and engineer’s specifications. Exterior
walls should be designed to achieve a thermal resistant value per local code or better.
• Floor-ceiling truss assemblies must be fabricated in the State of Arizona.
D. Roof

Roof Sheathing shall be called out on the Structural Roof Framing Plan. Required: minimum ½-inch
exterior grade plywood or ½-inch exterior grade OSB (oriented strand board). All sheathing must be
gapped 1/8-inch on the edges and ends.
• Pitched Roof: Roofing systems must have a minimum life of 30 years, a 10-year material and labor
warranty, and be installed per manufacturer’s specifications with wood truss framing, and a minimum
slope of 3:12.
• Low-Sloped Roof: Low-Sloped roofs must have a minimum 3/8”/1’ slope and have a minimum rated
life of 20 years and a 10-year material and labor warranty.
E. Electrical
Install ENERGY STAR qualified light fixtures or LED light bulbs in all interior unit fixtures and use
ENERGY STAR or LED light bulbs in all common areas and outdoors.
F. Plumbing
1. Durable fixtures for bathroom sinks, toilets, tubs/shower, and surrounds.
2. Mandatory water conservation devices shall include the following maximum flow rates:
Fixture Maximum Flow Rate
Toilets
1.1 GPF (or dual flush)
Showerheads
1.75 GPM
Kitchen faucets
2.0 GPM
Bathroom faucets 0.5 GPM
3. All accessible clothes washers must be front loading or horizontal axis. All other washers shall be
rated Tier 2 or greater by the Consortium for Energy Efficiency (“CEE”).
4. No plumbing shall be permitted directly in exterior framed walls in cold climates where the exterior
temperature goes below 32° F. Projects located in warmer climates where the temperature
occasionally could reach 32° F should ensure that there is adequate insulation to prevent pipes from
freezing, or run plumbing through interior walls only.
G. Doors
1. Interior: Paint grade pre-hung hollow-core interior doors with residential grade finish hardware or
better with universal design handles throughout.
2. Single cylinder deadbolts and eye viewers are required on all entry doors to residential units in
compliance with accessibility codes.
H. Floors
1. Floor base must be provided and must be painted or pre-finished;
2. In wet areas, use materials that have smooth, durable, cleanable surfaces. Do not use mold-
propagating materials such as vinyl, wallpaper, or unsealed grout.
3. All carpets must be Green Label Plus (“Green Label Plus”) certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute.
4. Water resistant floor coverings or concrete must be installed under hot water heaters.
I.
Walls & Ceilings
Painted with low-VOC paint coatings as defined by Green Seal or similar; use 5/8” gypsum board
throughout; moisture resistant at substrate for tiled areas at water closet; glass mat water-resistant
gyp board or cementitious backer unit for wall tile at tubs and showers; type ‘X’ or “C" at areas
required by prevailing building code.
J. Appliances
1. Refrigerator, disposal, dishwasher, range/oven, exhaust hood above range, microwave. For
rehabilitation Projects only, if microwave is also the range hood AND recirculates the air, it must
include a carbon filter. All new construction Projects are required to have the exhaust hood above
the range vented to the outside (See X.5(a) above).

2. All Appliances where ENERGY STAR rating is available shall be ENERGY STAR (e.g. clothes
washers, dishwashers and refrigerators).
K. Cabinets
1. Cases: Solid wood, MDF or particleboard with durable laminate; (see R.5.g below for additional
requirements)
2. Countertops: durable laminate at a minimum.
L. Exterior Stairs, Entrance Landings, and Balconies.
Minimum precast concrete or cast in place treads on painted steel framing with painted steel
guardrails and handrails or a system of equivalent or greater durability and quality.
M. Irrigation
1. If irrigation is necessary, use recycled gray water, roof water, collected site run-off, water from a
municipal recycled water system, or a highly efficient irrigation system including all of the
following: system designed by licensed landscape or irrigation professional; plant beds with a drip
irrigation system; separately zoned turf and bedding types; a watering zone timer/controller; and
rain sensor.
2. For existing landscape on rehabilitation projects, which is not being replaced with non-turf or
artificial turf, install a recycled gray water, roof water, collected site run-off or water from a
municipal recycled water system for the irrigation system.
N. Exterior Fencing
Fence the property to limit access of non-residents, as appropriate and required by the Local
Government. Gates are not required unless specified by the Local Government or needed to
provide access from one property to the other for services, etc. Installed fencing and gates shall be
designed for permanent use. Construction chain link fencing and padlocks shall be removed upon
certificate of occupancy.
O. Exterior Finish
Select a finish material that will withstand extended weathering in the Project location.
• Desert and mountain localities: at a minimum three-coat cement stucco with metal expansion
joints, or 3/8-inch, fiber-reinforced stucco on wire lath, on 1-inch foam insulation.
• Mountain localities at higher elevations; various siding products (cementitious board or vinyl) may
be substituted for stucco if warranted by the manufacturer for a minimum of 30 years.
P. Site Lights
1. For security purposes, provide adequate site lighting, especially at the rear of the buildings and for
walkways, parking, corridors and stairways. Adhere to dark sky design strategies and minimize light
trespass to adjacent properties (0.5 fc at property line) confirmed by a photometric study.
2. Install daylight sensors or timers on all outdoor lighting.
Q. Bathrooms
1. Tiled tub and shower wall areas require a cementitious wall board or glass mat water-resistant gyp
board.
2. Durable toilet accessories must include a medicine cabinet with a mirror and towel bar.
R. Energy Conservation
New construction buildings must achieve a HERS Index of sixty-five (65). Buildings being rehabilitated must
achieve a HERS Index that equates to a fifteen percent (15%) reduction in energy usage over the existing
building condition. (See QAP Section 2.9(N) for further details.)
1. Insulation:
Insulation must be installed so that there are no gaps, voids, air intrusion or compression of the
insulation. The insulation and a rigid air barrier (e.g. gypsum board) must be continuously in contact
and aligned in all cases. Slab edge insulation shall be installed in accordance with the IECC 2012 or later

requirements. Measured envelope leakage shall be less than or equal to one (1) CFM50 per ft2 of CFA
(Conditioned Floor Area) or later requirements.
2. Minimum HVAC efficiencies by Energy Code:
• AC: 15 SEER
• Heat Pump: 15 SEER and 8.8 HSPF
• Combustion furnace: 80% AFUE in IECC Climate Zones 1 and 2; 90% AFUE in IECC Climate
Zones 3 and higher.
• Size heating and cooling equipment in accordance with the Air Conditioning Contractors of
America Manual, Parts J and S, ASHRAE handbooks, or equivalent software.
Electric resistance heating can be used only if the Owner documents, in accordance with IECC Section
R405 Simulated Performance Alternative approach, that the utility costs for the structure are equal to
or less than the 2018 IECC standards design of like architectural characteristics. The analysis will be
completed utilizing a combustion furnace for the standard design with an efficiency value of 80% AFUE.
If utilized in climate zones 3 and higher, the RESNET energy modeling, (when applicable), must confirm
that it meets the minimum IECC 2018 requirements.
3. Air Distribution Systems:
a. All joints in the air distribution system shall be sealed with duct mastic or approved
equivalent to comply with IBC, IRC or IMC.
b. For duct systems located outside the conditioned envelope, leakage to outdoors shall be
less than or equal to 2 CFM per 100 ft2 of conditioned floor area (CFA) or a total leakage
less than or equal to 4 CFM per 100 ft2 of CFA when tested at a pressure differential of 25
Pa across the entire system, including the manufacturer’s air handler enclosure. If the air
handler is not installed, leakage to outdoors shall be less than or equal to 1 CFM per 100 ft2
of CFA or a total leakage less than or equal to 3 CFM per 100 ft2 of CFA (for rooftop air
handlers).
c. If the entire system, including the manufacturer’s air handler enclosure, is located entirely
within the building thermal envelope, duct leakage testing is not required.
d. Airflow to each room will match design airflow calculations to within +/- 10%.
4. Room Pressure:
Under normal operating conditions, an air handler cannot create a differential pressure greater than +/-
3. Pascals between a room and any area outside the room, anywhere in the Unit.
5. EV Ready Parking Spaces:
ADOH will allow EV ready parking spaces; one (1) space for ten (10) or less total parking spaces and ten
percent (10%) for more than 10 parking spaces.
6. Indoor Air Quality:
a. Exhaust hoods above ranges must be vented to the outside. Install power vented fans or
range hoods that exhaust to exterior.
b. Install ENERGY STAR – labeled bathroom fans that exhaust to the outdoors and are
connected to a switch or timer.
c. Clothes dryers must exhaust directly to the outdoors.
d. Unvented combustion appliances (fireplaces, heaters or gas logs) are not allowed.
e. A carbon monoxide detector, hardwired, shall be installed in all Units with an attached
garage or with any combustion appliance located in the conditioned space.
f. Applicant must install a ventilation system for the dwelling unit, providing adequate fresh
air per ASHRAE 62.1-2007 for buildings over three stories, or ASHRAE 62.2 for single family
and low-rise multi-family.

g. All particleboard and MDF must be certified compliant with ANSI A208.1-2009
Particleboard and ANSI A208.2 -2009 MDF for Interior Applications. All adhesives shall
comply with Rule 1168 of the South Coast Air Quality Management District and be low VOC
products. Caulks and sealants must comply with Regulation 8, Rule 51 of the Bay Area Air
Quality Management District and be low VOC products.
h. All interior paints and primers must be rated low VOC.

X. Sensory Impaired Units
In the event ADOH awards federal funds, two percent (2%) of units must be equipped for the sensory
impaired.
A. Lighted switches for garbage disposal, range fan, and bathroom fan. Both visual and audible
notification for doorbell and fire alarm.
B. Construction materials and techniques that minimize vibration and improve sound control.
C. Open sightlines in community rooms, meeting areas, landings, stairwells, and other building areas to
remove visual communication barriers.
D. Specialized lighting design and window placement that minimizes glare in order to facilitate
communication in American Sign Language. Light fixtures are selected for their glare reducing design
and located differently to minimize glare that can interfere with seeing hand motions or reading lips.
Windows on the west and south facing walls that receive the most direct sunlight are sized and spaced
differently. Exterior awnings help prevent glare and background colors are chosen to provide contrast
to aid communication in sign language.
E. Loop amplification system in the large community rooms intended for gatherings of greater than 100
people and would prompt the use of an amplification system. Loop systems will be designed for
tenants with hearing aids and will work together with hearing aids to help hard of hearing people hear
better, especially in group settings. For example, a loop system could help a hard of hearing individual
clearly hear a speaker giving a presentation to a large group. Installation of a loop system involves
additional wiring inside building walls. Visual emergency indicators in elevator. Emergency situations
are made more stressful by a lack of information and the absence of any indication that help is on the
way. The elevators modified to provide information to deaf individuals trapped in a malfunctioning
elevator. Lighted buttons can be pressed from outside the elevator to signal to those inside that
assistance is on the way. The interior emergency button triggers a visible response to indicate that a
request for assistance has been received.
F. Wider hallways and larger community rooms and elevator lobbies. Spacing requirements between
individuals are greater when communicating in American Sign Language as compared with speaking.
G. Community Room furnishings which are designed and functional for deaf persons. Tables, for example,
are rounded rather than rectangular to allow all persons seated at the table to see each other more
easily during conversations. Accessibility features for residents with mobility impairments and physical
disabilities are located throughout the building. Handrails are located on one side of common hallways,
automatic door openers have been installed at main entrances to the building, and washers and dryers
are front loading.

XI.
Rehabilitation Projects
Applications must propose a scope of work appropriate to the building(s), as reflected in the Capital Needs
Assessment.

All Additions, must comply the minimum new construction design standards latest local building and
energy code as well as meeting the standards in 24 CFR 5.703 and 24 CFR 5.705 (Uniform Physical
Conditions Standards or “UPCS”).
A. HVAC replacements and new installations shall include:
1. Sealing of all accessible duct connections including the drywall to boot connections with duct
mastic or approved equivalent.
2. Installation of new duct systems that comply with the new construction Energy Conservation Air
Distribution Systems standard.
3. Room Pressures shall comply with the new construction Energy Conservations standard.
B. Insulation must be installed such that there are no gaps, voids, compression or wind intrusion of the
insulation. The insulation and air barrier (e.g. gypsum board) must be continuous and aligned in all
cases.
C. Common areas must be handicap accessible.
D. Upgrade site and exterior dwelling lighting, landscaping/fencing.
E. Installed exterior finish material must withstand extended weathering (minimum 10 year performance)
in the Project’s location.
F. Porches or other aesthetic features must be used to enhance the exterior quality and interest of the
Project.
G. Perform an energy analysis of the existing building condition, estimate costs of improvements, and
implement measures that will improve building energy performance by a minimum of fifteen percent
(15%) from pre-renovation figures. A Residential Energy Services Network (“RESNET”) certified Home
Energy Rater (“HERS Rater”) in good standing with RESNET must evaluate the building to establish a
HERS Index for the existing building condition, then prepare an energy improvement report which
identifies cost-effective energy improvements that achieve a minimum of fifteen percent reduction in
energy usage over the existing building condition. The weighted average HERS Index that equates to a
fifteen percent reduction, excluding the use of renewable energy, will be required by ADOH. The
sampling of units selected for the analysis must be representative of each of the unit types for the
Project, and be in accordance with Chapter 6 of the RESNET National Home Energy Rating Standards.
All work must be completed to the Department of Energy Standard Work Specifications. The Arizona
Weatherization Program Field Guide provides the critical details for this standard and may be
downloaded from the ADOH website.
H. Where applicable, use energy-efficient related products to replace inferior ones, including insulated
windows and doors, and adding additional insulation.
I.
Improve heating and cooling units, plumbing fixtures, water heaters, toilets, sinks, faucets and
tub/shower units, especially with use of water conserving equipment and systems.
J. Improve quality of interior conditions and fixtures, including carpet, vinyl, interior doors, painting,
drywall repairs, cabinets, appliances, light fixtures and mini-blinds.
K. Upgrade bathrooms and kitchens. Refer to Section IX – New Construction – for all categories that
apply.
L. For properties built before 1978, use lead-safe work practices during renovation, remodeling, painting
and demolition.
M. Complete a Phase I Environmental Assessment for all projects and a Hazardous Materials Study
(asbestos and lead paint) for projects built before 1980. The minimum square footages in Section IV
Interior Design are only applicable to rehabilitation where the Applicant is changing the structure of the
unit to change the number of bedrooms in the unit or otherwise change the exterior footprint of the
unit.
N. Capital Needs Assessment Requirements

1. The CNA report must be prepared by a qualified professional (architect or engineer) who has no
financial interest in the Project and no identity of interest with the Developer. A “qualified
professional” is a licensed professional architect or engineer, who can substantiate a minimum of
five (5) years’ experience providing CNA reports in accordance with ADOH standards, and who
performs the assessment and supplies ADOH with their professional opinion of the property’s
current overall physical condition. The preparer must insert Form 21 from the Low-Income Housing
Tax Credit Application in the front of the CNA certifying that it meets these requirements. CNAs
must conform to each of the requirements in this Section XI(M). The CNA must include the
identification of significant deferred maintenance, existing deficiencies, and material building code
violations that affect the property’s use and its structural or mechanical integrity. Furthermore, the
CNA must examine and analyze the following building components:
a. Site, including topography, drainage, pavement, curbing, sidewalks, parking, landscaping,
amenities, water, storm drainage, gas and electric utilities and lines.
b. Structural systems, both substructure and superstructure, including exterior walls and
balconies, exterior doors and windows, roofing system and drainage.
c. Interiors, including Unit and common area finishes (carpeting, vinyl tile, interior walls, paint
condition, etc.), Unit kitchen finishes and appliances, Unit bathroom finishes and fixtures and
common area lobbies and corridors.
d. Mechanical systems, including plumbing and domestic hot water, HVAC, electrical and fire
protection.
e. Elevators (if applicable).
f. Provide building life cycle study that lists each building component, the base cost and opinions
of probable cost immediately (critical repair item), within two (2) years, and within ten (10)
years along with an analysis of the reserves for replacement needed to fund long-term physical
needs of the Project, accounting for inflation, the existing reserves for replacement balance and
the expected useful life of major building systems.
2. The CNA must also include the following major parts:
a. All health and safety deficiencies or violations of Uniform Physical Conditions Standards
(“UPCS”) under 24 CFR 5.705, requiring immediate remediation. If the Project has tenants,
these repairs are to be made a first priority.
b. Repairs, replacements, and significant deferred and other maintenance items that need to be
addressed within twenty-four (24) months of the date of the CNA. Include any necessary
redesign of the Project and market amenities needed to restore the property to the standard
outlined in the Qualified Allocation Plan and this Exhibit D.
c. Repairs and replacements beyond the first two (2) years that are required to maintain the
Project’s physical integrity over the next twenty years, such as major structural systems.
3. The professional preparing the CNA report must:
a. Conduct site inspections of a minimum of thirty-five percent (35%) of all Units. Units must be
randomly sampled but must also include a pro-rata portion of each type of Unit while taking
into consideration the Unit size mix, e.g., one- bedroom, two (2) bedroom, etc. All vacant Units
must be inspected.
b. Identify any physical deficiencies as a result of 1) visual survey; 2) review of pertinent
documentation; and 3) interviews with the property owner as of the date of the CNA,
management staff, tenants, community groups, and government officials.
c. Identify physical deficiencies, including critical repair items, two (2) year physical needs, and
long-term physical needs. These must include repair items that represent an immediate threat
to health and safety and all other significant defects, deficiencies, items of deferred

maintenance, and material building code violations that would limit the expected useful life of
major components or systems.
d. Explain how the Project will meet the requirements for accessibility to persons with disabilities.
Identify the physical obstacles and describe methods to make the Project more accessible, and
list needed repair items in the rehabilitation plan.
e. Prepare a rehabilitation plan, addressing separately all two (2) year and long- term physical
needs.
f. Conduct a cost/benefit analysis of each significant work item in the rehabilitation plan (items
greater than $5,000) that represents an improvement or upgrade that will result in reduced
operating expenses (e.g., individual utility metering, extra insulation, thermo-pane windows,
setback thermostats). Compare the cost of the item with the long-term impact on rent and
expenses, taking into account the remaining useful life of building systems.
g. The assessment must include a site visit and physical inspection of the interior and exterior of
the units and structures, as well as an interview with available on-site property management
and maintenance personnel to inquire about past repairs/improvements and an examination of
invoices, contracts or work orders relating to the repairs/improvements over the last twenty-
four (24) months, pending repairs, and existing or chronic physical deficiencies. Any
information from the interview must be included in the CNA. The assessment must also
consider the presence of hazardous materials on the site.

XII. Housing for Seniors
Projects that are intended to serve eighty percent (80%) or more senior individuals must consist of single-
story buildings or multi-level buildings with elevators serving all levels of the building. Grab bars required in
all type A and B units, handheld showerhead, maximum height microwave is countertop and front mounted
controls on cooktops.

Exhibit B
Appraisal Requirements for Projects Involving Acquisition
New Construction. A land only Appraisal of real property that is not subject to a lease must be provided as
part of the Application submittal.

Acquisition/Rehab or Adaptive Re-use. The Appraisal must include separate values for the land and the
buildings, allocated in accordance with Section 7.1(C)(4)(a)(i)(3) of this Plan. Projects with Single-Family
detached homes must include a separate valuation and inspection of at least twenty-five percent (25%) of
each unit type and condition in the Appraisal. If an additional appraisal is required under Section 2.9(G)(2)
below, ADOH shall randomly select the units for inspection from lists of each unit type.

Tribal. Projects on tribal land may submit cost-based appraisals utilizing the appraisal guidebook published
by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Valuation Analysis for Single Family One (1) to
Four (4) Unit Dwellings, Directive 4150.2, including an estimate of depreciation on improvements using an
economic age-life method of estimating depreciation using the following assumptions:
• The total Economic Life shall be forty-five (45) years for framed houses and fifty (50) years for masonry
houses based upon Marshall and Swift life expectancy estimates for a low-cost house. Improvements
with an Actual Age greater than the applicable forty-five (45) or fifty (50) years in the preceding
sentence are not eligible for an Acquisition/Rehabilitation Project unless they have undergone sufficient
rehabilitation within the applicable past forty-five (45) or fifty (50) years bringing them to a condition
that otherwise demonstrates that the improvements should not be demolished and re-constructed.
• ii. The Effective Age should be the Actual Age of the improvements, unless documented
improvements have been made to reduce the Effective Age. However, the lack of typical maintenance
may increase the Effective Age of the improvements. Documentary evidence of the improvements
(such as proof of payment of invoices) shall be included in the Appraisal.
• iii. The Replacement Cost estimate shall be taken from the most recently published Marshall and
Swift’s Residential Cost Handbook.

Appraisal Validation. In the event that the Appraisal submitted with the Application is not acceptable to
ADOH in its sole discretion, ADOH will select a second appraiser who will provide an Appraisal at the
Applicant’s expense to determine whether the valuation provided in the Applicant’s submitted Appraisal is
reasonable and use the lower value of the two appraisals in its Application stage underwriting. If the
appraiser requests further information, ADOH shall request such documentation from Applicant. ADOH
shall be present during all inspections of the property pursuant to the second Appraisal.