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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Norwalk, a city in California, possesses a diverse Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing inventory. The LIHTC program in Norwalk has produced 490 total units, with 484 designated as low-income units. Based on an estimated housing inventory of 37,754 units, LIHTC-funded affordable housing represents approximately 1.3% of the city's housing stock.
Norwalk has received $3,414,895 in project tax credits through the LIHTC program. With three approximate projects, this averages $1,138,298 per project. The average federal funding per unit is $6,969. Norwalk holds 0.11% of California's total LIHTC funding.
The city's LIHTC-funded affordable housing development spans over a decade. The first project, San Antonio Garden, was completed in 2000, and the most recent, Norwalk Christian Tower Apartments, was finished in 2013. The 2000s experienced the most affordable housing development activity.
The LIHTC inventory in Norwalk includes a mix of unit types: 102 efficiencies, 319 one-bedroom units, and 68 two-bedroom units. This distribution indicates a focus on accommodating smaller households and individuals.
Norwalk's population has shown a declining trend over the past decade, decreasing from 107,145 in 2015 to 98,537 in 2022. Despite this population decrease, the median income has risen significantly, from $58,957 in 2015 to $94,851 in 2022.
The racial composition of Norwalk has remained relatively stable. The Hispanic population consistently represents the majority, ranging from 66% to 79% over the past decade. The Asian population has fluctuated between 9% and 17%, while the Black population has remained relatively steady at 3-5%.
The most recent LIHTC project in Norwalk was completed in 2013. The subsequent years have seen rising median incomes, which may have influenced the perceived need for additional low-income housing projects.
Norwalk's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory comprises 490 units across three projects, representing 1.3% of the estimated housing stock. The city has received over $3.4 million in tax credits, averaging nearly $7,000 per unit. While the population has decreased over the past decade, median incomes have risen substantially. The racial composition has remained relatively stable, with a predominantly Hispanic population. The LIHTC program has provided a mix of unit types, primarily focusing on smaller units. The last LIHTC project was completed in 2013, coinciding with the beginning of a period of rising median incomes in the city.