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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
West View in Pennsylvania has a distinctive affordable housing landscape supported by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The city's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory comprises 47 total units, with 1 designated as low-income. Based on the 2022 population of 6,660 and an estimated 2,552 housing units, LIHTC-funded affordable housing accounts for approximately 1.84% of the city's estimated housing inventory.
West View has received $33,889 in project tax credits through the LIHTC program. With one approximate project, this translates to an average federal funding of $33,889 per project and $721 per unit. The city holds 0.01% of the total state funding for LIHTC projects in Pennsylvania.
The LIHTC-funded affordable housing in West View dates back to 1987, with the completion of Highland Plaza. This project has been providing affordable housing options for over three decades. The 1980s marked the most significant period for LIHTC-funded affordable housing development in the city.
The affordable housing inventory in West View consists of a diverse mix of unit types. The distribution includes 1 efficiency unit, 4 one-bedroom units, 38 two-bedroom units, and 4 three-bedroom units. This variety caters to different household sizes and needs within the community.
Over the past decade, West View has experienced a slight decline in population, from 6,796 in 2010 to 6,660 in 2022. The median income has shown some fluctuation, with an overall increase from $76,321 in 2013 to $77,581 in 2022.
Regarding racial demographics, the city has seen a gradual decrease in the white population, from 97% in 2013 to 89% in 2022. Concurrently, there has been a small increase in diversity, with slight growth in the Black, Hispanic, and multiracial populations. Despite these demographic shifts, there have been no new LIHTC projects in the last decade, suggesting that the existing affordable housing stock may have been sufficient to meet the community's needs during this period.
West View's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory, while modest in size, has been a consistent part of the community since the late 1980s. The single project, Highland Plaza, provides a mix of unit types to accommodate various household sizes. While demographic changes have occurred over the past decade, including a slight population decline and increased diversity, the LIHTC program's contribution to the city's affordable housing stock has remained stable. This analysis provides insight into how federal funding through the LIHTC program has supported affordable housing initiatives in West View, contributing to the city's overall housing landscape.