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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Freeport, a city in Florida, has experienced significant population growth in recent years. The city's Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing inventory comprises 50 total units, all of which are designated as low-income units. Based on the estimated housing inventory of 4,691 units, the LIHTC funded affordable housing represents approximately 1.07% of the city's housing stock.
Freeport has two LIHTC funded projects: Hazelwood and Sun Bay Village. These projects were completed in 1992 and 1993 respectively, indicating that affordable housing has been present in the city for about three decades. The 1990s saw the most affordable housing development activity in Freeport.
Hazelwood offers 25 two-bedroom units, while Sun Bay Village provides an additional 25 units, though the specific unit breakdown is not available. This distribution suggests a focus on accommodating small families or individuals in need of affordable housing options.
Over the past decade, Freeport has experienced substantial population growth, increasing from 5,308 in 2010 to 12,243 in 2022. This rapid expansion has been accompanied by a significant increase in median income, rising from $50,167 in 2013 to $68,194 in 2022.
The racial composition of Freeport has remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease in the white population from 90% in 2013 to 79% in 2022. There has been a notable increase in the Hispanic population, growing from 4% in 2013 to 13% in 2022. Despite these demographic shifts and the considerable population growth, there have been no new LIHTC projects in the last decade.
Freeport's LIHTC funded affordable housing stock, while established in the early 1990s, represents a small portion of the city's estimated housing inventory. The city has experienced rapid population growth and increased median income over the past decade, potentially indicating a changing landscape for housing needs. While the existing LIHTC projects continue to provide 50 low-income units, the lack of new affordable housing development in recent years, coupled with significant population growth, suggests a potential area for further investigation into the current affordable housing needs of the community.