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TAX CREDIT COMMUNITIES

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TAX CREDIT COMMUNITIES

We are really looking forward to welcoming you as one of our newest neighbors at Shipley Park, and you probably have a question or two about tax credit properties and the application process. We've got you covered!

What is a Tax Credit Community?

Tax credit communities provide "workforce housing", which simply means housing for residents whose income is within a certain percentage of the area's median income. If your income falls between the minimum and maximum income restrictions, you may qualify for an apartment at a tax credit community.

What are the income restrictions?

The income restrictions are based on the number of people in the household and the size of the apartment home.

May 2026

My income falls between the minimum and maximum range. What do I need to bring with me to apply?

Identification: Government-issued ID, SS card, or valid DHS authorization ID, and for children: Birth certificate and SS card

Proof of income: Please provide 4 - 6 of your most current pay stubs.  

Checking Accounts:  We require 6 months of consecutive statements or all personal checking accounts 

      Additional Assets:  Please provide the most recent statement for any other accounts or financial assets.

      Application Fee: A $50 non-refundable processing fee. Every applicant 18 years of age or older must submit a separate application and pay the corresponding fee.

      Click Here for more information about other WC Smith Affordable Housing options.

      Before the application fee is accepted, the applicant is hereby advised that the eligibility criteria used in deciding whether to rent to the applicant are based on a review of the application, income (as detailed above) applicant's consumer credit history, applicants pending criminal accusation or criminal conviction history (as permitted by applicable law, including, without limitation, the Fair Criminal Record Screening for Housing Act of 2016 (DC Code 42-3541.01 et seq.)), rental and eviction history (as permitted by applicable law, including, without limitation, the Eviction Record Sealing Authority and Fairness in Renting Amendment Act of 2022 (DC Code 42-3505.10)) and verification of employment. 
      Pricing and availability subject to change.