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In the United States, 80/20 housing is multifamily housing program that meets federal guidelines for tax-exempt financing. ^[1] As the United States continued to experience shortages in affordable housing, ^[2] the 1986 Tax Reform Act, responsible for the creation of the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), was the first step towards a solution, encouraging the construction of rentals for lower-income households. ^[3] Specifically, the 80/20 housing structure is effective in high-rent areas for which 80 percent of the buildings apartments are rented at typical market rate, while 20 percent are specific to low- and moderate-income Americans. ^[4] As far as who qualifies, State Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs) define low income as income below 80 percent of regional median income. ^[5]

This helps to insinuate diversified income projects while also allowing granting developers funds at lower interest rates. ^[5] It is a national priority to provide low- and moderate-income families affordable housing, and through the 80/20 program developers can maximize public benefits, while still remaining fluid to changes in the market and financing structure. ^{[6] [5]}

According to these guidelines, 20 percent of units must be rented to low-income households. ^[7]

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