Kentucky Housing Corporation (KHC) received approval from Gov. Andy Beshear for the 2027–2029 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP). The QAP, Multifamily Guidelines, and scoring workbook for the 2027 9% Housing Credit funding round are available on KHC’s website at this link. Any revisions to the Multifamily Guidelines from the 2026 version have been highlighted in yellow.
As noted in the QAP, the scoring workbook only applies to projects competing in the New Supply set-aside. Projects competing in the Existing Supply set-aside will be ranked based on the following criteria:
- projects most in need of rehabilitation, as determined by KHC;
- percentage of units covered by project-based rental assistance; and
- projects seeking rehabilitation credits only.
The pre-application for the 9% funding round is now open and will be due by noon ET Thursday, May 14, 2026. KHC anticipates releasing the preliminary rankings by Friday, June 12, 2026.
In order to protect the integrity of the pre-application ranking process, applicants are advised to only submit pre-applications for projects they seriously intend to move forward with in 2026 if the initial rankings indicate the project is competitive.
The full application will open on Thursday, May 28, 2026 and will be due by noon ET Friday, September 11, 2026. All applicants intending to submit a project in the 2027 competitive 9% funding round must first submit the pre-application; projects without a pre-application will not be considered.
For the 2027 9% Housing Credit funding round, KHC will make available the following gap funding resources:
- Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF): $500,000
- HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME): $1,800,000
- National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF): $1,000,000
If you have any questions related to the QAP, guidelines, scoring workbook, or upcoming competitive application, email [email protected].
