The agency & primary document
- Allocating agency
- Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC)
- QAP / guidelines
- https://mhdc.com/programs/multifamily/
- Governing document
- 2026 Market Study Guidelines (effective July 18, 2025)
- Methodology
- Agency-specific standalone methodology
Required market study sections
Missouri uses its own standalone market study methodology rather than the NCHMA Model Content Standards. Agency-specific methodology — MHDC publishes its own standalone guidelines. Do not apply NCHMA standards.
Missouri Housing Development Commission market study checklist → — every required item, with a link to the agency's guideline.
Key Missouri rules
- Staleness window
- "The narrative study and MHDC 1300 Form must have been prepared or updated within six months of the application due date" (2026 Market Study Guidelines, Waivers and Updates, pp. 3-4)
- Capture-rate threshold
- Capture rate required by unit type AND overall capture rate for ALL units — both required
Missouri-specific overlays
- Capture rate analysis must be conducted both WITH and WITHOUT rental subsidy when project has rental assistance
- Capture rate required by unit type AND overall capture rate for ALL units — both required
Required companion documents
- MHDC Form 1300 (xlsx — submitted as SEPARATE document, NOT embedded in narrative)
- NCHMA Market Study Index (placed after executive summary)
Things analysts miss in Missouri
- Form 1300 is an xlsx file — cannot be live-fetched; must be downloaded from MHDC landing page
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Request access for your Missouri study →Frequently asked questions
Who reviews LIHTC market studies in Missouri?
Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) sets the market study requirements and reviews submissions for Missouri Low-Income Housing Tax Credit applications.
How current must a Missouri LIHTC market study be?
"The narrative study and MHDC 1300 Form must have been prepared or updated within six months of the application due date" (2026 Market Study Guidelines, Waivers and Updates, pp. 3-4)
Does Missouri follow NCHMA standards?
Agency-specific methodology — MHDC publishes its own standalone guidelines. Do not apply NCHMA standards.
Is there a capture-rate threshold in Missouri?
Capture rate required by unit type AND overall capture rate for ALL units — both required
Other states
This summary is for general reference and reflects Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC)'s published guidance as understood by StudyScribe; it is not legal or compliance advice. Always confirm requirements against the current QAP / market study guidelines before submission.