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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Smithville, Missouri, a city with a population of 13,787 as of 2022, has two Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing projects. These projects provide a total of 58 affordable units, all of which are designated as low-income units. Based on the estimated housing inventory of 5,282 units, the LIHTC funded affordable housing comprises approximately 1.1% of the city's housing stock.
Smithville's LIHTC funded affordable housing has been present in the city for over three decades. The first project, Smithville Rural Housing, was completed in 1987, while the most recent project, The Villas Of Smithville, was finished in 2019. This indicates a long-term commitment to affordable housing in the community.
The housing inventory consists of 12 one-bedroom units and 46 two-bedroom units, providing options for various household sizes. The Villas Of Smithville, completed in 2019, added 34 two-bedroom units to the affordable housing stock, significantly expanding the options for families in need of affordable housing.
Over the past decade, Smithville has experienced steady population growth, increasing from 10,045 in 2010 to 13,787 in 2022. This represents a population growth of about 37% during this period. Alongside this growth, the median income has also risen, from $78,978 in 2013 to $89,363 in 2022, indicating an overall improvement in economic conditions for the city's residents.
The racial composition of Smithville has remained relatively stable, with the white population consistently making up over 90% of the total. There has been a slight increase in diversity, with small increases in the Asian population and those identifying as two or more races.
The completion of The Villas Of Smithville in 2019 aligns with the city's population growth and increasing median income. This project added a significant number of affordable units, potentially addressing the growing need for affordable housing as the city expanded.
Smithville's LIHTC funded affordable housing inventory, while modest in size, has evolved over time to meet the changing needs of the community. The two projects span different eras of the city's development, with the most recent addition coming during a period of significant population growth and rising incomes. While the LIHTC funded units represent a small percentage of the overall housing stock, they provide important affordable options, particularly for smaller households and families requiring one or two-bedroom units. The city's demographic trends suggest a growing, increasingly prosperous community, which may influence future affordable housing needs and development strategies.