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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Sterling, Virginia, a census-designated place in Loudoun County, has a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing inventory of 193 units, all designated as low-income. This represents approximately 1.62% of the city's estimated 11,900 housing units. The LIHTC program has provided $865,807 in project tax credits for affordable housing in Sterling, averaging $432,904 per project and $4,486 per unit. Sterling's share of the total state LIHTC funding is 0.19%.
The LIHTC program in Sterling spans from 2004 to 2007, with two projects completed during this period. The Fields of Sterling project was completed in 2004, while the William Watters House was finished in 2007. This indicates that LIHTC-funded affordable housing has been present in the city for at least 18 years. The 2000s were the most active period for affordable housing project completion in Sterling.
The LIHTC-funded housing inventory in Sterling comprises 24 one-bedroom units, 75 two-bedroom units, and 22 three-bedroom units. There are no recorded efficiencies or four-bedroom units in these projects.
Sterling's population has grown from 27,039 in 2013 to 31,058 in 2022, an increase of approximately 15%. The median income has risen from $94,039 in 2013 to $103,270 in 2022, representing a 9.8% increase. Racial demographics have shifted significantly during this period. The Hispanic population has increased from 34% in 2013 to 47% in 2022, while the white population has decreased from 43% to 28%. The Asian population has seen a slight increase from 12% to 15%, and the Black population has remained relatively stable at 6-8%.
Despite these demographic changes and population growth, no new LIHTC projects have been recorded in Sterling since 2007. This could be attributed to various factors, including changes in local housing policies, shifts in funding priorities, or the possibility that other affordable housing programs are addressing the city's needs.
In summary, Sterling's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory consists of 193 units across two projects, covering about 1.62% of the estimated housing stock. The city has received $865,807 in LIHTC funding, averaging $4,486 per unit. While the population and median income have grown over the past decade, and racial demographics have shifted significantly, no new LIHTC projects have been recorded since 2007. This analysis provides insight into Sterling's affordable housing landscape, though it is important to note that other affordable housing programs may be contributing to the city's overall affordable housing inventory.