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Affordable Housing in Carlisle: Three Decades of LIHTC Development
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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
Carlisle, Pennsylvania, maintains a LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory of 149 total units, with 148 designated as low-income units. This inventory represents approximately 1.86% of the city's estimated 7,987 housing units. The borough has received $2,691,795 in project tax credits through the LIHTC program, averaging $384,542 per project or $18,066 per unit. Carlisle's allocation accounts for 0.45% of Pennsylvania's total LIHTC funding.
The development of affordable housing in Carlisle spans from 1988 to 2018, indicating a long-term commitment to addressing low-income housing needs. The earliest LIHTC project, "13 E High St," was completed in 1988, while the most recent, "Townhomes @ Factory Sq (The)," was finished in 2018. The 2010s were particularly active, with three projects completed in 2015 and 2018.
The LIHTC-funded housing stock in Carlisle offers a range of unit types, including 1 efficiency unit, 24 one-bedroom units, 65 two-bedroom units, 55 three-bedroom units, and 4 four-bedroom units. This distribution accommodates various household sizes within the low-income population. One project, "Townhomes @ Factory Sq (The)," is specifically designated for Section 811 housing, serving very low-income adults with disabilities.
Carlisle has experienced steady population growth over the past decade, increasing from 18,943 in 2015 to 20,846 in 2022. The median income has also shown an upward trend, rising from $58,292 in 2015 to $59,067 in 2022, with some fluctuations in between.
Racial demographics in Carlisle have remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease in the white population from 80% in 2015 to 78% in 2022. The Hispanic population has shown a notable increase, growing from 4% in 2015 to 9% in 2022. This demographic shift may indicate a growing need for culturally sensitive affordable housing options.
Carlisle's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory represents a long-term commitment to addressing low-income housing needs. The city's diverse unit mix and targeted projects like Section 811 housing demonstrate efforts to accommodate various household sizes and special needs populations. As the city continues to grow and diversify, ongoing monitoring of demographic trends will be crucial to ensure that affordable housing development aligns with the evolving needs of the community.
