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Affordable Housing in Birdsboro: LIHTC's Impact on a Historic Pennsylvania Borough
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Affordable Housing
DATA
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Birdsboro, located in Pennsylvania, has a population of 5,106 as of 2022. The city has a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing inventory of 58 units, all designated as low-income. This inventory comprises approximately 3% of the city's estimated 1,956 housing units.
Birdsboro has received $1,132,144 in project tax credits through the LIHTC program. With one project, this translates to an average federal funding of $1,132,144 per project and $19,520 per unit. Birdsboro accounts for 0.19% of the total state funding for LIHTC projects in Pennsylvania.
The sole LIHTC-funded project in Birdsboro is River Run Meadows Apartments, completed in 2017. This project initiated LIHTC-funded affordable housing in the city. The housing inventory consists of 22 one-bedroom units, 2 two-bedroom units, and 16 three-bedroom units, providing options for various household sizes.
Birdsboro's population decreased slightly from 5,177 in 2010 to 5,106 in 2022. The median income increased from $71,893 in 2013 to $72,811 in 2022. The city has remained predominantly white, with a decrease from 93% in 2015 to 89% in 2022. The percentage of residents identifying as two or more races increased from 3% in 2015 to 6% in 2022. The Hispanic population remained stable at 2-3% during this period.
The completion of River Run Meadows Apartments in 2017 coincides with a period of relative demographic stability, suggesting the project addressed a consistent need for affordable housing in the community.
Birdsboro's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory represents a significant investment in addressing community housing needs. The single project, River Run Meadows Apartments, provides 58 low-income units with varied bedroom options. While LIHTC-funded units cover a small percentage of the city's housing stock, they play an important role in providing affordable housing. The demographic trends over the past decade, including slight population decline and modest income growth, underscore the importance of maintaining and potentially expanding affordable housing options in Birdsboro.
