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Affordable Housing in Windham, Ohio: Three Decades of LIHTC Implementation
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Affordable Housing
DATA
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Windham, Ohio, presents a distinct affordable housing landscape facilitated by the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The city contains 116 LIHTC-funded affordable housing units, all categorized as low-income. These units constitute approximately 8.5% of the city's estimated 1,369 housing units.
Windham has received $1,338,776 in project tax credits through the LIHTC program. This funding is distributed across approximately 8 projects, resulting in an average of $167,347 per project or $11,541 per unit in federal funding. Windham's LIHTC funding represents 0.31% of Ohio's total allocation.
The city's affordable housing development spans over three decades, commencing with the Greenmeadow project in 1988 and concluding with the Windham Family Housing project in 2020. The 1990s marked the most active period in affordable housing development, featuring projects such as Maple Grove Arms Apts I and III, and Portage Homes I.
The unit distribution in Windham's affordable housing inventory includes 8 three-bedroom units and 17 four-bedroom units, indicating a focus on accommodating larger families. Data on efficiencies and one to two-bedroom units is not available.
Windham's population has fluctuated over the past decade, showing a slight overall decline from 3,968 in 2010 to 3,574 in 2022. However, the median income has increased from $37,108 in 2013 to $47,097 in 2022, potentially influencing the demand for affordable housing in recent years.
The racial composition of Windham has remained relatively stable, with a predominantly white population (91% in 2022). There has been a minor increase in diversity, with residents identifying as two or more races growing from 1% in 2013 to 4% in 2022, and the Black population increasing from 2% to 4% during the same period.
Windham's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory comprises a significant portion of its housing stock at 8.5%. The city has maintained a consistent commitment to affordable housing over three decades, with the 1990s being the most active period. Despite a slight population decline, rising median incomes and subtle shifts in racial diversity highlight the evolving demographics of the community. These factors, combined with the long-term dedication to affordable housing, demonstrate Windham's ongoing efforts to address the housing needs of its low-income residents.
