Data Inventoried for Subsidized Properties

Data Inventoried for Subsidized Properties

A new data set that inventories subsidized multifamily buildings is available on HUD USER. The Unique Building Identifier file contains information on all multifamily units subsidized by either the HOME Investment Partnerships program (HOME) or Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC), without duplication. The HOME property data date from the program’s inception in 1992 to 2012. Data on LIHTC properties cover the years 1987 to 2010, when the last roster of properties became available. The file will be updated periodically to include properties from other subsidy programs.

The buildings in the file are unique according to their address and are identified by a key variable based on the building’s location, the programs under which the building has received a subsidy, and the date on which the subsidy began. This new data set will be valuable to researchers, affordable housing organizations, and the public sector. Because errors in the underlying data are expected and can only be identified by people with local knowledge, feedback is essential to improving the quality and utility of the data. Please forward comments and questions to Dwight.M.Jefferson@hud.gov with “Unique Building Identifier Data” in the subject line.