
for the 45L Tax Credit
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Qualify for the
45L Tax Credit
What is the 45L Tax Credit?
The 45L Tax Credit is a Federal Tax Credit worth $2,000 per dwelling unit that rewards multifamily developers, investors, and homebuilders that develop energy efficient homes and units that are sold or leased after December 31, 2005.
Starting in 2023, the Inflation Reduction Act increases the tax credit amount to as much as $5,000 per dwelling unit for both single-family and multifamily developments. Additionally, the energy efficiency criteria changes to align with Department of Energy programs for Energy Star and Zero Energy Ready Homes. As a result, all residential developments become eligible whereas prior, only low-rise residential developments were eligible.
Eligible Apartment Buildings, Condos, & Single Family Home Developments
A dwelling unit should provide a level of heating and cooling energy consumption that is significantly less than certain energy standards. Based on current construction trends and local building codes, many developments are adopting energy efficient measures that help towards qualification of the 45L tax credits.
Impact of the Inflation Reduction Act on 45L Tax Credits
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*Starting in 2023, mid-rise and high-rise projects are eligible for 45L; 3 stories or less above grade is no longer a requirement.
Who is an Ideal Candidate for the 45L Tax Credits?
All apartment buildings, residential condominiums, and single family home developments with 20 or more units can be assessed for energy tax credits. Eligible construction also includes substantial reconstruction and rehabilitation.
What is the Process of the 45L Tax Credits?
The basis for developing and supporting this tax credit is a detailed energy analysis that must be certified by a qualified third-party. Our multi-disciplinary team of engineers and tax experts will ensure that you obtain the maximum tax credits and provide all the documentation necessary to sustain an IRS audit.
“Every residential developer
should consider 45L tax
credits as part of their
tax reduction strategy“
What are the Benefits of the 45L Tax Credit?
The Energy Efficient Home Credit offers a tax credit of $2,000 per dwelling unit to developers of energy efficient buildings completed after August 8, 2005. Below is a sample of expected benefits based on the number of qualified dwelling units.
$100,000 in 45L Tax Credits
50 qualified units
$200,000 in 45L Tax Credits
100 qualified units
$2,000,000 in 45L Tax Credits
1,000 qualified units
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