UNIAP - Application for Financing
What is UNIAP?
UNIAP is the Unified Application for HMFA Multifamily Rental Housing Production Programs. It is the one place to go to apply for:- Multifamily Financing Programs - One [1] electronic copy- see below instructions
- Low Income Housing Tax Credits - One [1] electronic copy- see below instructions; one paper copy.
- Supported Housing and Special Needs Programs - One [1] electronic copy- see below instructions
Projects often require funding from more than one of the programs listed above. The UNIAP consolidates the application process across programs, in order to reduce the number of forms you need to fill out.
Before Applying: Review the program information available on this website and the program guidelines within the UNIAP. Please contact the appropriate program staff, particularly if you are seeking Special Needs financing, for pre-application guidance and instructions.
IMPORTANT UPDATE 9% Application Deadlines Family, Senior and Supportive Housing Cycles: Noon on August 9, 2024 Mixed Income Reserve: May 31, 2024 - August 9, 2024 by 12:00 PM (Rolling) Submission Requirements Please separate your application into four distinct files/folders and label accordingly (Part I, Part II, Part III and Part IV). LeapFile instructions can be found on the LIHTC Resources and FAQs page. Application Fee: For wire payments, please contact Johanna Pena at jpena@njhmfa.gov. Please send check payments to: Underwriting Guidelines Average Income Set-Aside: All 2024 applicants must select either the 20% at 50% or 40% at 60% minimum set aside and adhere to current underwriting parameters (units underwritten above 60% of Area Median Income will be treated as market rate or unrestricted). After award, owners should notify the Agency of any substantive changes to the project, including a requested change in minimum set aside by no later than carryover/ binding commitment.
Please note, the financial structure of a financing application cannot be changed once the application has been submitted successfully and has reached an “application completed” status. In the event the financing structure changes after the “application completed” status (i.e., a single borrower entity changes to a co-borrowing entity) the initial application will be considered closed/inactive. The developer will be required to submit a new application which sets forth the revised financing structure and any other changes to the project, including but not limited to the download of a new form 10, upload new documents as well as payment of another non-refundable application fee. The developer should also keep in mind the timeline to reach the HMFA Board could be affected during the process.
2024 Tax Credit Application Updates
Submit one hard paper copy of the application by the filing deadline to 637 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08611 AND an electronic copy of your application through LeapFile to (NJHMFAtaxcredits@njhmfa.gov)
The 9% application fee is $5,000. Payment of the application fee is required in order for a 9% application to be considered complete. The application fee is due by the application deadline or the application will not be accepted.
New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency
ATTN: Johanna Pena
Tax Credit Division
637 South Clinton Avenue
P.O. Box 18550
Trenton, NJ 08650
The underwriting guidelines shall be as follows:
Equity Range
No equity range will be established for the 2024 9% round. Applicants should underwrite at pricing based upon a commitment from their equity investor. Applications without a firm commitment from an equity investor shall be underwritten at $.90.
Applicable Percentage
Please be advised that 9% Applicants will NOT be permitted to underwrite assuming the new “Average Income” or “Income Averaging” federal minimum set-aside election in 2024 applications.
2024 UNIAP Documents
The 2024 UNIAP is now available. See below for Application, Guides and Worksheets. (You will need Microsoft Word and Excel installed on your computer to open the .doc and .xls files, respectively.)
Questions?
Contact the Tax Credit division by sending your written questions to the LIHTC mailbox NJHMFAtaxcredits@njhmfa.gov.
All questions and responses will be posted in the FAQs. Applicants are encouraged to check the FAQs periodically for updates.