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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Imlay City, Michigan, maintains a modest Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing inventory. The city has 52 total units in LIHTC-funded projects, with 50 designated as low-income units. Based on the 2022 population of 3,698 and an estimated housing inventory of 1,417 units, LIHTC-funded affordable housing comprises approximately 3.7% of the city's estimated housing stock.
Imlay City has two LIHTC-funded projects: Cambridge Court Phase I and Cambridge Court Phase II. Both projects were completed in 1999, indicating that affordable housing has been present in the city for over two decades. The 1990s saw the most affordable housing development activity in Imlay City.
The housing inventory consists primarily of one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. There are 26 one-bedroom units and 8 two-bedroom units across the two projects. This distribution suggests a focus on housing for smaller households or individuals.
Over the past decade, Imlay City's population has remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations. The median income has shown an upward trend, increasing from $44,294 in 2013 to $58,349 in 2022, representing a growth of about 31.7% over this period.
The racial composition of Imlay City has undergone significant changes in recent years. The Hispanic population has grown substantially, from 25% in 2013 to 44% in 2022. Conversely, the white population has decreased from 71% to 52% during the same period. This shift in demographics could potentially influence future affordable housing needs and planning in the city.
Despite these demographic changes, no new LIHTC projects have been developed in Imlay City since 1999. This could be due to various factors, including the rising median income, which might have reduced the perceived need for additional affordable housing units.
Imlay City's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory, established in 1999, represents a small portion of the city's estimated housing stock. The existing projects focus on smaller unit sizes, primarily one-bedroom apartments. While the city has experienced significant demographic shifts, particularly in its racial composition, and a notable increase in median income over the past decade, these changes have not yet translated into new LIHTC developments. As the city continues to evolve, ongoing assessment of affordable housing needs will be crucial to ensure adequate housing options for all residents.