Statewide Referral Network

SRN units are targeted for households earning at or below thirty percent (30%) of the Area Median Income (AMI) with a head of household who has a disability or illness, including, but not limited to, a physical, developmental or mental limitation, substance abuse disorder, HIV/AIDS, experiencing Gender Based Violence or is homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Per the 2026 QAP:

• all Projects pursuing 4% Tax Credits in any geographic Set-Aside must dedicate 5% of total affordable units to the SRN at 30% AMI. The Authority will waive this SRN requirement on Projects pursuing 4% Tax Credits at its sole and absolute discretion;
• all Projects pursuing 9% Tax Credits in the Chicago, Chicago Metro, or Other Metro geographic Set-Asides must
  dedicate 10% of total units to the SRN at 30% AMI;
• all Projects pursuing 9% Tax Credits in Non-Metro geographic Set-Aside must dedicate 5% of total units to the SRN at 30% AMI.

All Projects receiving an Authority allocation of LIHTC (4% and 9%) must execute a Statewide Referral Network Agreement prior to closing. The Authority has also created fact sheets for the SRN which can be found here.