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California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (CTCAC) - Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (4% & 9%)
Federal + state Low-Income Housing Tax Credit. EV charger costs may be in qualified basis depending on local QAP - check the specific year's QAP.
At a glance
| Status | Between rounds: next round not yet open |
|---|---|
| Eligible sites | affordable housing, multifamily |
| Timing | All 2026 rounds have passed: 9% Round 1 April 7 and Round 2 July 21, 2026; 4% rounds Feb. 3, May 19 and Sept. 8, 2026. 2027 dates not yet posted. |
| Administered by | California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, State Treasurer's Office |
| Last verified | 2026-09-25 |
How it pays
9% federal LIHTC and 4% federal LIHTC plus state credit. EV charging cost can be in eligible basis if depreciable, which translates to roughly 9% or 4% of charger cost annually for 10 years. CTCAC QAP includes EV-related scoring/threshold features.
Who qualifies
Affordable housing developers only. EV chargers in qualified basis if depreciable. CTCAC QAP includes sustainable design / EV-readiness scoring; verify current QAP for 2026 charger requirements.
Eligible properties
Geography
Statewide CA.
Timing
All 2026 rounds have passed: 9% Round 1 April 7 and Round 2 July 21, 2026; 4% rounds Feb. 3, May 19 and Sept. 8, 2026. 2027 dates not yet posted.
How to apply
How this stacks with other programs
California State programs typically stack with utility, regional (air district), state, and city/county programs on the same project. The general California stacking rules:
- Federal §30C tax credit: ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026. Projects placed in service on or before that date may still claim it; new projects should plan without it.
- Federal grants (CFI, REAP, NEVI): not stackable with other federal grants on the same port.
- State + utility + regional + local: generally full stack across tiers. Same-tier programs serving the same port don't double-fund.
For the full stacking matrix, see the homepage stacking section.
Programs that stack with this one
These are explicit stacking partners verified against agency rules. Combine with this program on the same project to layer funding.
- Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit
Federal · Tax Credit · Internal Revenue Service (Treasury) - HCD Affordable Housing & Sustainable Communities (AHSC)
California State · Competitive Grant · California Strategic Growth Council; administered by HCD - HCD Infill Infrastructure Grant (IIG) Program
California State · Competitive Grant · California Department of Housing & Community Development - HCD Multifamily Housing Program (MHP)
California State · Financing · California Department of Housing & Community Development
More california state programs
- Communities in Charge (CALeVIP 2.0 L2 statewide)
California Energy Commission (CEC) - administered by CALSTART - EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles - Fast Track Funding Lane
California Energy Commission - administered by CALSTART - EnergIIZE Commercial Vehicles - Drayage Set-Aside Funding Lane
CEC - administered by CALSTART - EnergIIZE - EV Jump Start Funding Lane
CEC - administered by CALSTART - EnergIIZE - Transit Set-Aside Funding Lane
CEC - administered by CALSTART
By utility
This program applies statewide. See what else is open in your utility's territory:
Sourcing chargers for a project that uses this program?
EVgpo quotes the chargers for projects that use this program: ChargePoint, Blink, Siemens, ABB, Wallbox and most other commercial brands. The program is filled in for you.
Get charger pricing →Verified against agency sources on 2026-09-25. Eligibility, deadlines, and dollar amounts can change between refresh cycles - always confirm directly with California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, State Treasurer's Office before applying. See how we verify.