From Housing Wins to Hollywood Debates: Credits On The Clock

This week on The Tax Credit Talk, hosts Hallie James and Parker An look at where incentives are working, where they are contested, and what deadlines you cannot ignore. We cover fresh LIHTC wins in Delaware and a huge North Carolina pipeline, the billion dollar film credit fight in New York, and the countdown for EV and home energy credits. If you build, finance, or advise around credits, this roundup translates policy into next steps.

What we covered:

🏘️ LIHTC momentum you can quantify
Delaware awarded $3.18 million in LIHTCs for four projects that add 105 new units and preserve 116. Wilmington’s first LIHTC funded senior high rise highlights demand against a statewide shortage of roughly 19,000 rentals. In North Carolina, LIHTC activity is backing $1.47 billion in development, nearly 22,000 jobs, and $95.3 million in state and local tax revenue, yet applications still outstrip supply.

🎥 Film incentives under the microscope
New York is on pace to spend nearly $1 billion in 2025 to keep productions in state. Watchdogs say taxpayers see about 30 cents back per dollar and estimate $65,000 per job. Empire State Development points to a much larger return and more than $1.1 billion in economic activity in one quarter. We break down why ROI methods diverge and what to watch when comparing studies.

⚡ Clean energy credits with firm deadlines
The $7,500 federal EV credit ends September 30, 2025. Buyers can still qualify by signing a binding contract and placing a deposit before that date, even if delivery happens later. Home energy credits for solar, heat pumps, insulation, and weatherization end December 31, 2025, so installation timing and paperwork matter now.

Key takeaways:

• LIHTC remains a high impact tool, but scarcity means strategy and timing are everything.
• Film incentives deliver headlines and jobs, yet ROI claims vary based on what is counted.
• EV and home energy credits are expiring, so lock in contracts and installation slots early.

Listen to the full episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/racing-the-clock-on-housing-film-and-energy-incentives/id1816285847?i=1000725911921

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