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Brentwood's Affordable Housing: Two Decades of LIHTC Development in a Diverse California City
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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
Brentwood, California, has a total of 581 LIHTC-funded affordable housing units, with 503 designated as low-income units. This inventory represents approximately 2.29% of the city's estimated 25,333 housing units, based on the 2022 population of 66,120.
The city has received $6,525,958 in project tax credits through the LIHTC program, distributed across approximately 8 projects. This equates to an average of $815,745 per project and $11,232 per unit in federal funding. Brentwood's share of California's total LIHTC funding is 0.21%, indicating a modest portion of the state's affordable housing investment.
Brentwood's involvement with LIHTC-funded affordable housing began in 1992 with the Green Valley Apartments and continued through 2013 with The Grove At Sunset Court. This 21-year span demonstrates a sustained commitment to affordable housing development in the city.
The 1990s were the most active period for affordable housing development in Brentwood, with four projects completed: Green Valley Apartments (1992), Brentwood Park Apartments (1997), Marsh Creek (1997), and Brentwood Garden Apartments (1998).
The LIHTC-funded projects in Brentwood offer a range of unit types, including 50 one-bedroom units, 130 two-bedroom units, 139 three-bedroom units, and 37 four-bedroom units. This distribution suggests an emphasis on accommodating families of various sizes.
As of 2022, Brentwood's population was 66,120 with a median income of $132,610. The city's racial composition was 47% White, 28% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 7% Black, and 5% identifying as two or more races. These demographic factors may influence the city's approach to affordable housing development and distribution.
Brentwood's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory represents a consistent effort over two decades to provide low-income housing options. The city's share of state LIHTC funding and the distribution of unit types reflect a targeted approach to addressing affordable housing needs. As Brentwood continues to grow and evolve demographically, ongoing analysis of affordable housing needs and LIHTC utilization will be essential for maintaining a balanced housing market.
