Multi-Family Housing Programs

This track, the non-LIHTC track, will address potential projects that do not qualify for or receive Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) under the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency’s (NCHFA) Qualified Allocation Plan. Eligible applicants for the non-LIHTC track include for-profit and non-profit developers, public housing authorities, local governments, and joint ventures between these entities.

Prescreening is available for potential applicants of the Multi-Family Construction and Repair Program with non-LIHTC projects. Prescreening is strongly encouraged, but not required, prior to submitting an application.

Applications are open for the MCR Program: Non-LIHTC through November 2, 2026. Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity and learn more about how to apply.

DCR partnered with the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA) to allocate CDBG-DR funding to projects for LIHTC awards. $69.1 million in CDBG-DR funds were awarded to 10 properties in counties most impacted by Hurricane Helene. This investment will create 828 new apartment homes to support the ongoing recovery efforts in western North Carolina.  

Related Documents:

• Rental Production Program Policies and Procedures (LIHTC)

• $191,340,000 ($172,712,300 CDBG-DR plus $18,627,700 for mitigation)

• NCDOC will implement the program and undertake necessary environmental reviews per 24 CFR 58. Underwriting support will be provided by contractors.
• Small project component – open window
• Large project component – competitive application process

• Program will restore housing and promote development of new multifamily housing in the Combined MID area and will focus benefit on LMI groups by imposing affordability requirements on new construction. Funding will be via competitive process. Funding will be split between small projects (4 or fewer units) and large projects (5 or more units). Both small and large projects may have mixed-use components.

• Projects must be in Combined MID area.

• Eligible applicants will include private developers, local governments, public or non-profit organizations, and CHDOs/CBDOs.

• Suballocation is approximately 30% for small projects ($57.4 million) and 70% ($133.94 million) for large projects.  
• Small projects – Grants of a minimum of $250,000 to a maximum of $1,500,000
• Large projects – Grants of a minimum of $500,000 to a maximum of $15 million to eligible applicants

• 80% of AMI for occupants for units to qualify as providing LMI benefit

• Project proposals should include mitigation measures and include distinct cost breakout in funding request. 10% of the CDBG-DR Mitigation set aside will be reserved for use with activities and projects funded under this program.

• NCDOC will establish requirements for the number of accessible units and deeply affordable units based on project size.

Referenced to Title I of Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 USC 5305(a)) or HUD Revised Universal Notice.

• §5305(a)(1) – Acquisition
• §5305(a)(3) – Code Enforcement
• §5305(a)(4) – Clearance, Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Construction of Buildings, including housing
• §5305(a)(5) – Removal of Architectural Barriers
• §5305(a)(7) – Disposition
• §5305(a)(8) – Public Services
• §5305(a)(11) – Relocation Payments
• §5305(a)(13) – Administrative Costs
• §5305(a)(14) – Assistance to Non-Profit Entities
• §5305(a)(15) – Assistance to Neighborhood-Based Organizations
• §5305(a)(20) – Housing Services
• §5305(a)(24) – Direct Assistance for Homeownership Activities
• §5305(a)(25) – Tornado Shelters
• §5305(a)(26) – Lead-Based Paint Hazard Evaluation and Reduction
• FR Notice – New Housing Construction - Section III.D.5.a.
• FR Notice – Mitigation

Referenced To 24 CFR 570, Subpart I and/or HUD Revised Universal Notice.

• LMI Benefit through Housing – 24 CFR 570.483(b)(3)
• UN – 24 CFR 570.483(d)