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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
The Seccombe Lane neighborhood in San Bernardino, California, contains a significant amount of affordable housing funded by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The neighborhood has 119 total units in LIHTC-funded projects, with 118 designated as low-income units. Based on the 2022 population of 4,355 and an estimated 1,669 housing units, LIHTC-funded affordable housing comprises approximately 7.1% of the neighborhood's estimated housing inventory.
The LIHTC program has invested $1,049,783 in tax credits for affordable housing in this neighborhood. This equates to an average federal funding of approximately $8,821 per unit. The neighborhood's LIHTC-funded affordable housing consists of a single project, the Lugo Senior Apartments, completed in 2014. This project has provided affordable housing options for nearly a decade.
The Lugo Senior Apartments project primarily consists of one-bedroom units, with 109 such units available and one two-bedroom unit. This unit distribution indicates a focus on accommodating single individuals or couples, aligning with the project's target population of seniors with mental illness. This specialized focus addresses a specific need within the community, providing housing tailored to a vulnerable population that may require additional support services.
Over the past decade, the Seccombe Lane neighborhood has experienced demographic shifts. The population increased slightly from 4,255 in 2013 to 4,355 in 2022, despite some fluctuations. Median income rose significantly from $23,056 in 2013 to $33,723 in 2022, indicating improved economic conditions for residents.
Racial demographics have remained relatively stable. Hispanic residents consistently represent the majority (64-70%) of the population. The Black population decreased slightly from 18% to 14%, while the Asian population increased from 2% to 3%. The White population fluctuated but generally increased from 8% to 10%.
The completion of the Lugo Senior Apartments in 2014 coincides with a period of relative demographic stability in the neighborhood. The project's focus on seniors with mental illness addresses a specific need that may not be directly reflected in broad demographic trends but likely contributes to the community's overall well-being.
The Seccombe Lane neighborhood's LIHTC-funded affordable housing, represented by the Lugo Senior Apartments, provides a significant contribution to the area's housing inventory. With 118 low-income units out of 119 total units, it addresses approximately 7.1% of the estimated housing needs in the neighborhood. The project's focus on seniors with mental illness demonstrates a targeted approach to addressing specific community needs. While demographic trends show some economic improvement and slight shifts in racial composition, the continued presence of this affordable housing option likely plays an important role in maintaining housing stability for vulnerable populations in the area.