Nashville's explosive growth and rising housing costs have triggered significant government investment in affordable housing. Tennessee Housing Development Agency's LIHTC program, combined with the Barnes Fund and local incentives, create opportunities for investors willing to include affordable units.
These programs are available specifically to investors and developers in the Nashville, TN market.
Nashville's dedicated housing trust fund providing gap financing, land acquisition assistance, and predevelopment loans for affordable housing.
Learn moreTennessee allocates 9% and 4% credits through THDA, with Nashville receiving strong allocation due to population growth.
Learn moreTax abatement program for affordable housing developments, reducing operating costs and improving investor returns.
Federal HOME program funds distributed through Metro Nashville for affordable rental development and rehabilitation.
Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are the largest source of affordable housing financing in the U.S. In Tennessee, credits are allocated by THDA.
Credits are allocated by THDA through their Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP), which outlines scoring criteria and priorities.
View THDA LIHTC ProgramNo state income tax maximizes after-tax returns
Nashville has a 30,000+ unit affordable housing shortfall
Barnes Fund provides critical gap financing for projects
PILOT program can significantly reduce operating costs for affordable developments
FundNow Capital provides DSCR loans, bridge financing, and portfolio loans that complement government incentive programs in Nashville.
Qualify using Section 8 rental income — government-backed rents strengthen your DSCR ratio.
Learn moreShort-term financing to acquire and stabilize properties before permanent LIHTC or agency financing.
Learn moreFinance multiple properties in Nashville's Opportunity Zones under a single loan structure.
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