LIHTC ACE Certification: Advancing Tax Credit Compliance Expertise
The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program is one of the most impactful—and complex—affordable housing programs in the country. The LIHTC ACE Certification is a nationally respected credential that validates a housing professional’s in-depth knowledge of tax credit regulations and their practical application throughout the lifecycle of a LIHTC property. Earning an LIHTC ACE designation strengthens professional credibility, supports long-term compliance, and helps ensure consistent, high-quality service for applicants, residents, and ownership partners.
Option 1: LIHTC-PM ACE — Property Management Focus
The LIHTC-PM ACE Certification is designed for professionals serving in a property management or site-based role. This option focuses on the compliance responsibilities most critical to daily operations, including household eligibility, income and asset verification, rent and utility allowance calculations, recertifications, file maintenance, and preparing for agency reviews. It is ideal for property managers, assistant managers, compliance specialists, and supervisors responsible for maintaining compliant LIHTC operations.
Option 2: LIHTC-DEV ACE — Developer & Owner Focus
The LIHTC-DEV ACE Certification is tailored to professionals working with tax credits from a development, ownership, or asset management perspective. This option emphasizes allocation and set-aside rules, applicable fraction, placed-in-service requirements, extended use considerations, and oversight of ongoing compliance. It supports developers, owners, and asset managers who need a strong understanding of how compliance decisions impact credit delivery, financial performance, and long-term program integrity.
Option 3: LIHTC ACE (Combo) — Full Circle LIHTC Compliance Expert
The LIHTC ACE (Combo) Certification combines the property management and developer-focused content into a single, comprehensive designation. Covering the full lifecycle of a LIHTC property—from development and allocation through household qualification and ongoing compliance—this option is ideal for professionals who oversee multiple functions or want the most complete tax credit credential available. The combo designation demonstrates broad expertise and a deep commitment to excellence in LIHTC compliance.