When are the 2026 tax-credit deadlines?
The 9% competitive credit runs in two rounds a year — and readiness points reward projects that have site control, entitlements, and financing locked in before they apply. Track the dates below, then make sure your technology scope (broadband, WiFi, security, accessibility) is designed early so it never becomes the thing that delays you.
Tue, July 21, 2026 · Submitted by 5:00 p.m. PT.
Get application-readyCDLAC QRRP Round 1 — Applications due
Tue, February 3, 2026 · Tax-exempt bond / 4% credit. Awards meeting May 5, 2026.
2026 First Round — Applications due
Tue, April 7, 2026 · Submitted by 5:00 p.m. PT.
CDLAC QRRP Round 2 — Applications due
Tue, May 19, 2026 · Tax-exempt bond / 4% credit. Awards meeting Aug 18, 2026.
2026 Second Round — Applications due
Tue, July 21, 2026 · Submitted by 5:00 p.m. PT.
CDLAC QRRP Round 3 — Applications due
Tue, September 8, 2026 · Tax-exempt bond / 4% credit. Awards meeting Nov 10, 2026.
4% credits & bond financing
4% tax-credit / tax-exempt bond deals run through CDLAC's Qualified Residential Rental Project (QRRP) program in scheduled rounds (shown above). Confirm the full schedule and awards-meeting dates on the official CDLAC QRRP calendar.
Source: CTCAC 2026 Application Information (California State Treasurer). Dates are set by CTCAC and change each year — always confirm the current deadlines and exact submission instructions on the official CTCAC website before relying on them. BUILDLAB is not affiliated with CTCAC; we help developers get application-ready by designing the technology scope early.
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