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Cedar Hill's LIHTC Affordable Housing: A Three-Decade Presence in a Changing City
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Affordable Housing
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LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Cedar Hill, Texas, a city known for its suburban character and natural landscapes, has a Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing inventory of 100 units, with 1 unit designated as low-income. This inventory represents approximately 0.47% of the city's estimated 21,408 housing units. The city's involvement with LIHTC funded affordable housing began in 1988, with the most recent project completed in 2003, spanning a 15-year development period.
The LIHTC funded affordable housing in Cedar Hill includes a variety of unit types. The inventory consists of 12 one-bedroom units, 56 two-bedroom units, and 32 three-bedroom units. This distribution indicates an emphasis on accommodating families of different sizes within the affordable housing projects.
Cedar Hill has experienced moderate population growth over the past decade, increasing from 51,193 in 2013 to 55,874 in 2022. Concurrently, the median income has risen from $74,207 in 2013 to $78,978 in 2022. These demographic and economic changes may influence the demand for affordable housing in the city.
The racial demographics of Cedar Hill have undergone slight changes in recent years. The Black population has decreased from 53% in 2017 to 49% in 2022, while the Hispanic population has increased from 23% to 27% during the same period. The White population has remained relatively stable at approximately 18-19%. These demographic shifts may impact the need for diverse affordable housing options to serve various segments of the community.
Cedar Hill's LIHTC funded affordable housing inventory, though limited in size, has been a component of the city's housing landscape for over three decades. The existing projects provide a range of unit types, primarily serving small and medium-sized families. As Cedar Hill continues to grow and evolve demographically, there may be opportunities to reevaluate and potentially expand affordable housing options to meet the changing needs of the community. The current inventory serves as a foundation for addressing affordable housing needs in Cedar Hill, and future initiatives may build upon this existing framework.
