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Affordable Housing in Mascoutah, Illinois: A Single LIHTC Project Since 1995
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Affordable Housing
DATA
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Mascoutah, Illinois, a city with a population of 9,674 as of 2022, has a limited Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing inventory. The city's LIHTC program consists of 4 total units, all of which are designated as low-income units. This represents approximately 0.11% of the city's estimated housing stock of 3,707 units.
Mascoutah has received $12,593 in project tax credits through the LIHTC program. With one project, this translates to an average federal funding of $12,593 per project, or $3,148.25 per unit. The city's affordable housing development began in 1995 with the completion of Southern Illinois Manors (Project B), which remains the sole LIHTC-funded development in Mascoutah. This project features 4 units, comprising 2 one-bedroom and 2 two-bedroom apartments. The 1990s marked the only decade with LIHTC affordable housing activity in the city.
Over the past decade, Mascoutah's population has grown steadily, increasing from 8,620 in 2013 to 9,674 in 2022. The median income has generally trended upward, rising from $74,286 in 2013 to $76,921 in 2022. This increase in median income may indicate a reduced need for additional affordable housing units in recent years.
Racial demographics in Mascoutah have remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease in the white population from 89% in 2013 to 81% in 2022. There has been a modest increase in diversity, particularly in the Hispanic population, which grew from 1% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. The Asian population also experienced a slight increase from 1% to 3% during this period.
Mascoutah's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory is limited to a single project completed in 1995, providing 4 low-income units. This represents a small fraction of the city's estimated housing stock. The absence of recent LIHTC projects may be attributed to the city's rising median income and relatively stable population growth. As Mascoutah continues to evolve demographically, ongoing assessment of affordable housing needs will be necessary to ensure adequate housing options for all residents.
