AHTC Form 300 PDF Details

The Affordable Housing Tax Credit Tenant Income Certification (AHTC Form 300) is the official document that property managers and housing agencies use to determine whether a tenant qualifies for a low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) unit. Qualifying households must earn income at or below the threshold set by their state housing finance agency, typically 50% or 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI).

The form covers five main components: the certification type (initial or annual recertification), project and unit identification, household composition, a detailed asset inventory, and a gross annual income calculation for every household member. Each section must be completed accurately, as errors or omissions can delay the application or result in disqualification from the affordable housing program.

Once all fields are filled in, every adult household member must sign Part V to certify the accuracy of the information provided. The property owner or authorized manager countersigns to confirm that the household meets the income requirements for the specific unit and program year. Retain a copy of the signed form for your records, as housing authorities may request it during audits or compliance reviews.

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Form NameAHTC Form 300
Form Length4 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out15 min
Other namesTenant Income Certification, AHTC 300, TIC Form

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AHTC Form 300

AFFORDABLE HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROGRAM

TENANT INCOME CERTIFICATION

 

 

Initial Certification

The undersigned hereby certifies that:

% Set-aside Recertification

 

 

 

1.Project and Unit Identification: This Income Certification is being delivered in connection with the undersigned's application for occupancy in the following apartment:

Project Name:

 

Unit Number:

 

 

Project Address:

 

Building Address:

 

 

City/State/Zip:

 

Unit Size:

BR

Sq Ft

Move-In Date:

 

 

Effective Date:

 

 

 

2.Household Information: List all occupants residing in the apartment, the relationship (if any) of the various occupants, their ages, and indicate whether they are full-time students. Be sure to include any temporarily absent family members (such as military/student family members who will be returning to the household), or any unborn children.

Tenant’s Name

 

Relationship

 

Age

 

Student

(Last, First & Middle Initial)

 

 

 

 

 

(Yes or No)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other Household Members (i.e. foster children, live-in attendants)

Tenant’s Name

 

Relationship

 

Age

 

Student

(Last, First & Middle Initial)

 

 

 

 

 

(Yes or No)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.All occupants that are listed as students in #2 above must also complete AHTC Form #800--Student Certification Form.

4.Household Asset Information: Assets are items of value, other than necessary personal items, and are considered along with verified income to determine the eligibility of a household. Net family assets include, but are not limited to the following: cash on hand, savings and checking accounts, trusts, equity in real estate and other capital investments, stocks, bonds, treasury bills, certificates of deposit, money market funds, IRA's & Keogh Accounts, retirement and pension funds, lump sum receipts (i.e. lottery winnings), and personal property held for as an investment (i.e. gem or coin collections, paintings, antique cars, etc.). Refer to section 5.4 of the Compliance Manual for a more complete listing of assets.

Rev. 11/2011

4.Household Asset Information (Cont.)

 

 

 

 

 

Type of Asset

Cash Value of Asset

Actual Yearly Income from Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

4a $

4b $

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If the total in box 4a exceeds $5,000, multiply 4a by the HUD

4c $

Passbook rate ( )% and put that amount in 4c. If the total in

 

 

 

 

 

box 4a is $5,000 or less, put a zero (0) in 4c.

 

 

 

Compare line 4b to 4c and write the greater amount on line

4d $

4d.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.Household Gross Annual Income: The total anticipated gross income (before any deductions) for all residents 18 years and older listed in section 2 above for the next 12-month period (commencing with the occupancy or lease renewal date) which includes, but is not limited to: wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, tips, bonuses, self-employment income, and/or income from assets or investments, social security, pensions, and public assistance.

Also included in the total anticipated gross income is other income which includes, but is not limited to: monetary gifts, reimbursements for medical expenses, scholarships, alimony, child support, worker's compensation, severance pay, unemployment compensation, or earned income tax credit to the extent it exceeds income tax liability, regular and special pay and allowances of members of the Armed Forces (whether or not living in the dwelling). See section 5.3 of the Compliance Manual for a more complete listing of income.

Rev. 11/2011

AHTC Form 300

5.Household Gross Annual Income (Cont.)

 

 

 

 

Tenant Name

Source of Income

Gross Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5a. Total Household Income

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6. Total Projected Household Income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a. Household Income From Line 5a

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

b. Asset Income Line 4d

 

$

 

 

 

 

c. Total Projected Household Income (add lines 6a & 6b above)

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7. Household Qualification:

 

 

 

a. Total Projected Gross Annual Income (From Line 6c above)

 

$

 

 

 

b. Maximum LIHC Income Limit

 

$

 

 

 

c. Is this Household income qualified for an LIHTC unit? Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rev. 11/2011

The information on this form will be used to determine maximum income eligibility. I (we) have provided for each person(s) set forth in paragraph 2 acceptable verification of current anticipated annual income. I (we) agree to notify the landlord immediately upon any member of the household moving out of the unit or any new member moving into the unit.

Under penalties of perjury, I (we) certify that the information presented in this certification is true and accurate to the best of my(our) knowledge. The undersigned further understands that providing false representations herein constitutes an act of fraud. False, misleading or incomplete information may result in the termination of the lease agreement.

Applicant/Tenant's Signature:

 

Date:

Applicant/Tenant's Signature:

 

Date:

Applicant/Tenant's Signature:

 

Date:

Applicant/Tenant's Signature:

 

 

Date:

OWNER'S STATEMENT:

 

 

Based on the representations herein and upon the proofs and documentation required to be submitted pursuant to sections 4 & 5, hereof, the individual(s) named in paragraph 2 of this Income Certification is(are) eligible under the provisions of Section 42 of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, and the Land Use Restriction Agreement (if applicable), to live in a tax credit unit in the Project.

Owner’s or Owner’s

 

Representative’s Signature:

Date:

Rev. 11/2011

How to Edit Ahtc Form 300 Online for Free

The AHTC Form 300 is completed at initial move-in and each year during recertification for low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) units. Use FormsPal to fill in all required fields directly in your browser without downloading additional software.

Steps to Complete AHTC Form 300

  1. Part I: Certification type. Indicate whether this is an initial certification or an annual recertification. Enter the effective date and the project name.
  2. Part II: Household members. List every person who will occupy the unit, including full names, dates of birth, and their relationship to the head of household.
  3. Part III: Assets. Record all household assets for each member, including bank accounts, savings bonds, real estate, and investments. Enter the current cash value and any annual income generated by each asset.
  4. Part IV: Annual income. Add up gross income from all sources for every household member, including wages, Social Security, pensions, child support, and public assistance. The combined total must not exceed the income limit for the applicable Area Median Income (AMI) percentage tier.
  5. Part V: Certification. All adult household members must sign to certify accuracy. The property owner or manager countersigns to confirm the household meets eligibility requirements.

Tips for Accurate Completion

Report all income sources, including part-time employment and self-employment earnings. Omitting income can be considered fraud and may result in loss of housing assistance. If any household member's income changes significantly, a recertification may be required before the annual date. For related affordable housing applications, FormsPal also offers the Home Affordable Program Non-Owner Form and the Birmingham Housing Authority Form.