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Affordable Housing in Crowley, Louisiana: LIHTC Impact on a Shrinking City
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Affordable Housing
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LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Crowley, a city in Louisiana, has implemented affordable housing initiatives through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The city has 33 affordable housing units, with 23 designated as low-income units. These LIHTC-funded units represent approximately 0.64% of Crowley's estimated 5,149 housing units.
Crowley has received $76,710 in project tax credits through the LIHTC program. With 5 approximate projects, this equates to an average of $15,342 in federal funding per project, or $2,324 per unit. Crowley's allocation represents 0.06% of Louisiana's total LIHTC funding.
The city's LIHTC-funded affordable housing development spans from 1990 to 2007, indicating a 17-year commitment to affordable housing. The 2000s were particularly active, with three projects completed in 2007: Bobby Smith Subdivision I and II, and West Crowley Sunbdivision Single Family Housing.
The LIHTC-funded housing in Crowley includes 1 efficiency unit, 6 two-bedroom units, and 4 three-bedroom units. Bobby Smith Subdivision II targets families and individuals with special needs, demonstrating a focus on diverse housing requirements.
Crowley's population has declined from 15,199 in 2019 to 13,438 in 2022. The median income has remained relatively stable, ranging from $38,711 in 2019 to $38,400 in 2022. The racial composition has shifted slightly, with the white population increasing from 60% to 67% and the Black population decreasing from 28% to 26% between 2019 and 2022.
Crowley's LIHTC-funded affordable housing represents a consistent effort to address housing needs over nearly two decades. The concentration of projects in the mid-2000s indicates a period of focused development. Despite recent population declines, the stable median income and evolving racial demographics suggest an ongoing need for affordable housing options. The city's diverse unit types and targeted projects reflect an attempt to meet varied housing requirements within the community.
