Denton City Council met Dec. 2 to discuss updates to the housing tax credit program, bond financing and an interim city manager. Here’s everything you need to know.

1. Denton approves amendments to housing tax credit program

Council approved updated requirements for developers to receive housing tax credits .

The housing tax credit program is a federally funded, state-administered program that supports affordable housing by giving tax exemptions to developments that include income-restricted rental housing, per city documents.

The new scoring system will award up to 100 points based on factors such as affordability levels, location in high-opportunity areas, rehabilitation of existing housing, senior or supportive housing, and participation in local homelessness programs. Projects

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