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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Greater Alberta, a neighborhood in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has a significant presence of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing. The area hosts 245 total units in LIHTC-funded projects, with 211 of these designated as low-income units. Based on the 2022 population of 22,505 and using the national average household size, the estimated housing inventory for the neighborhood is approximately 8,623 units. The LIHTC-funded affordable housing represents about 2.84% of the estimated housing inventory, indicating that while present, it covers a small portion of the neighborhood's overall housing stock.
The LIHTC program has invested significantly in Greater Alberta, with project tax credits totaling $225,148. This translates to an average federal funding of approximately $919 per unit across all LIHTC-funded projects in the neighborhood.
Affordable housing has been a part of Greater Alberta's landscape for over three decades. The first LIHTC project, Chateau Apts, was completed in 1991, while the most recent addition, Chastain Manor, was built in 2012. This 21-year span demonstrates a sustained commitment to affordable housing in the area.
The 1990s saw the most activity in LIHTC project completions, with two projects (Chateau Apts and Brownstone #2) finished in consecutive years. The 2000s and early 2010s each saw one project completion, indicating a continued, albeit slower, pace of affordable housing development.
The housing mix in LIHTC-funded projects in Greater Alberta is diverse. Of the 245 total units, there are 32 one-bedroom units, 153 two-bedroom units, and 6 three-bedroom units. This distribution suggests a focus on accommodating small to medium-sized households.
Over the past decade, Greater Alberta has experienced modest population growth, increasing from 20,951 in 2013 to 22,505 in 2022. The median income has shown some fluctuation but has generally increased from $40,505 in 2013 to $42,468 in 2022.
Racial demographics have remained relatively stable, with the Black population consistently representing the largest group, followed closely by the White population. The Hispanic population has seen a slight increase from 6% in 2013 to 7% in 2022.
While no new LIHTC projects have been completed since 2012, the steady population growth and relatively stable median income suggest a continued need for affordable housing options in the neighborhood.
Greater Alberta's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory, while modest in relation to the estimated total housing stock, represents a long-term commitment to providing low-income housing options. The neighborhood has seen LIHTC projects developed over three decades, with a mix of unit sizes catering to diverse household needs. Despite no new LIHTC projects in the last decade, demographic trends indicate a potential ongoing need for affordable housing as the population continues to grow and income levels fluctuate. The existing LIHTC inventory serves as a foundation for addressing affordable housing needs in Greater Alberta, though it may require complementary programs or initiatives to fully meet the community's affordable housing requirements.