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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Lenoir, North Carolina, possesses a notable Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing inventory. The city has 547 total units in LIHTC-funded projects, with 453 designated as low-income units. Based on the 2022 population of 26,357 and an estimated 10,098 housing units, LIHTC-funded affordable housing comprises approximately 5.4% of the city's estimated housing inventory.
Lenoir has received $2,206,837 in project tax credits through the LIHTC program. With approximately 11 projects, this averages to about $200,621 per project or $4,035 per unit. The city holds 0.51% of the total state LIHTC funding, indicating a modest share of North Carolina's affordable housing resources.
The first LIHTC projects in Lenoir, LHS Apartments and LHS Apts, were both completed in 1990. The most recent project, Kattz Corner, was completed in 2021, demonstrating over three decades of affordable housing development in the city. The 2010s saw the most activity in affordable housing development, with projects like Caldwell Gardens (2010), Woodcrest Apartments (2013), Viridian (2015), and Arbor Glen Apartments (2016) being completed.
The LIHTC-funded housing stock in Lenoir includes a diverse range of unit types. There are 187 one-bedroom units, 181 two-bedroom units, 96 three-bedroom units, and 9 four-bedroom units. This distribution suggests a focus on accommodating various household sizes, with a particular emphasis on smaller families or individuals.
Over the past decade, Lenoir's population has remained relatively stable, with slight fluctuations. The median income has shown an overall upward trend, increasing from $34,269 in 2013 to $46,881 in 2022. This rise in median income may indicate a growing need for affordable housing options to support lower-income residents.
Racial demographics have shown some shifts, with a slight decrease in the white population from 82% in 2013 to 78% in 2022. There has been a small increase in the Hispanic population (from 6% to 9%) and the Black population (from 8% to 10%) during this period. The city has also seen an increase in residents identifying as two or more races, from 0% in 2013 to 3% in 2022. These demographic changes may influence the demand for diverse and affordable housing options.
Lenoir's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory represents a modest but significant portion of its housing stock. The city has consistently developed affordable housing projects over the past three decades, with a notable increase in activity during the 2010s. The diverse range of unit types suggests an effort to accommodate various household sizes and needs. While the city's population has remained relatively stable, the rising median income and subtle shifts in racial demographics may influence future affordable housing needs. The continued investment in LIHTC projects indicates an ongoing commitment to providing affordable housing options for Lenoir's residents.