The annual Charles L. Edson Tax Credit Excellence Awards (Edson Awards) recognize outstanding affordable housing developments and organizations that have demonstrated especially impactful use of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit). Award recipients are recognized at an awards ceremony in Washington, DC, with members of Congress representing winning properties invited to present the awards.

The winners of the 27th annual Edson Awards represent Housing Credit developments across 9 states that strengthen communities, improve resident opportunities and support economies across the country, with locations in rural areas such as Scarborough, Maine, and Jackson, Michigan; and in urban communities including Chicago, Milwaukee and Columbus.

The 2021 and 2020 Edson Awards were presented at the AHTCC’s Fall Meeting and Edson Awards ceremony in Washington, DC on September 23, 2021. Over 40 members of Congress celebrated the winners by attending the event in-person, providing congratulatory videos, quotes, and letters, submitting statements for the congressional record in support of the properties, and more. See the 2021 and 2020 Edson Awards congressional engagement here.

Click on the images below to learn more about the 2021 Edson Award winners. The 2020 and 2019 Edson Award winners can be found at the bottom of the page.