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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
The East Community Team South neighborhood in Kansas City, Missouri, contains 80 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing units. These units, all designated as low-income, represent approximately 4.5% of the neighborhood's estimated 1,776 housing units, based on the 2022 population of 4,636.
The LIHTC projects in this neighborhood have received $84,600 in tax credits, averaging $1,057.50 per unit in federal funding. Affordable housing development in East Community Team South spans from 1988 to 2004, demonstrating a 16-year period of sustained effort to provide affordable housing options.
The 1980s and 1990s were particularly active for affordable housing development in this neighborhood. Several projects were completed in 1988, including "2333 Lister Ave," "2438 Brighton Ave," "2529 Lister Ave," "2727 Lister Ave," and "2812 Wenzel Ave." The most recent project, "27Th St Development," was built in 2004.
The LIHTC funded projects in East Community Team South primarily offer larger units, consisting of 13 two-bedroom units, 59 three-bedroom units, and 8 four-bedroom units. This distribution indicates a focus on accommodating families or larger households.
The neighborhood has experienced significant demographic changes over the past decade. The population increased from 2,604 in 2016 to 4,636 in 2022, suggesting a growing demand for housing. Median income rose from $18,490 in 2016 to $34,522 in 2022, potentially affecting the need for affordable housing.
Racial demographics have also shifted. The Black population decreased from 57% in 2016 to 48% in 2022, while the Hispanic population increased from 24% to 33%. The White population saw a slight increase from 13% to 16%. These changes may influence the characteristics of residents seeking affordable housing options.
No new LIHTC projects have been completed in the last decade. This may be due to the rising median income, which could have reduced the perceived need for additional affordable housing units. However, the growing population suggests that there might still be demand for affordable options, particularly given the neighborhood's history of providing such housing.
East Community Team South has an established foundation of LIHTC funded affordable housing, with projects dating back to the late 1980s. The neighborhood's 80 low-income units, primarily consisting of larger family-oriented apartments, represent a small but significant portion of the estimated housing inventory. While no new LIHTC projects have been completed in recent years, the neighborhood has experienced population growth and increased median income. These demographic shifts, along with changes in racial composition, may influence future affordable housing needs and development in the area.