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Housing Choice Voucher Program
Information about the Project Based Voucher program.
State and national links to homeless and special housing needs information.
Standards of Design for Preconstruction manual and forms
Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC)
Information on Direct Lending Parameters, Gap Financing Programs, Equity Bridge Loan Program, Notice of Intent to Apply, LIHTC Application and Exhibit Requirements for Direct Lending Programs, Other Information (Mortgagor and Contractor's Cost Certification Guide and forms, HOME Subsidy Limits, Direct Lending Intake Forms, Contractor Requirements, and the Modified Pass-Through Program), Parameters
Information about the Pass-Through Bond Program
MSHDA HUD Section 3 policy and these guidelines have been prepared to provide information and guidance to Section 3 recipients on how the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) will administer the Section 3 regulations.
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This page contains the MSHDA Multifamily Housing Development Standards of Design and Preconstruction Manual. They are downloadable, in Adobe Acrobat format.
Multifamily Preconstruction Manual (updated January 2026)
Memorandum - Changes to MSHDA's Standards of Design (updated February 2025)
Multifamily Standards of Design (updated February 2025)
Below are the forms contained within the Preconstruction Manual. These forms can be filled in online, then printed. Once they are filled in you, you can print and mail or fax them to MSHDA.