{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Spring Street Brief","title":"Episode 176: HUD Releases 2027 DDA and QCT Designations","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/568b8623\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":148,"description":"HUD has published its notice designating Difficult Development Areas (DDAs) and Qualified Census Tracts (QCTs) for 2027 LIHTC allocations. The designations carry a 30% eligible basis boost — a figure with direct implications for deal feasibility, equity pricing, and year-end allocation strategy for developers, syndicators, and lenders active in both 9% and 4% bond-financed transactions. Key Takeaways: HUD's 2027 DDA and QCT designations are now published and effective for credit allocations made after December 31, 2026.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/eww4KoCb2-o7-dD11A42DpSkBhZjKNEkIb9mGj3dsyg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS81YWNi/MGVlZjVhN2FjYzBk/NDY5YWEyOTA3MWMw/MWViZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}