Low Income Housing Tax Credits & Water Efficiency in Michigan, 2017

Michigan's 2017 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) includes requirements for water efficiency. 

New Construction and Rehab Water Conservation 

(1)Water Conserving Fixtures

(i) Install water conserving fixtures that meet the EPA’s WaterSense Label (www.epa.gov/watersense) or that at a minimum meet the following specifications: 

1. Toilets – 1.28 gallons or less per flush 

2. Showerheads – 2.0 gallons per minute or less

3. Kitchen faucet – 2.0 gallons per minute or less 

4. Lavatory faucet – 1.5 gallons per minute or less

Click here for MI's 2017 Qualified Allocation Plan and application information
Contributed By: 
National Housing Trust
Michigan
Low Income Housing Tax Credit (9%)
Green in Qualified Allocation Plan
Energy Efficiency
Green Preservation
Qualified Allocation Plan
Energy Efficiency

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ACEEE State Energy Efficiency Policy Database

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DSIRE's Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency

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