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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Monroe, Iowa, is a small community with a population of 1,972 as of 2022. The city has one Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing project, providing a total of 12 low-income units. Based on the estimated housing inventory of approximately 756 units, the LIHTC funded affordable housing covers about 1.59% of the city's housing stock.
Monroe has received $24,326 in project tax credits from the LIHTC program for affordable housing. This translates to an average federal funding of $24,326 per project and $2,027 per unit. The city holds approximately 0.01% of the total state LIHTC funding.
The only LIHTC funded project in Monroe is Gateway Apts, which was completed in 1999. This project has been providing affordable housing in the city for over two decades. The Gateway Apts project consists of 12 units, including 4 one-bedroom and 8 two-bedroom apartments, catering to various household sizes within the low-income community.
Over the past decade, Monroe's population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 1,900 and 2,000 residents. The median income has shown a general upward trend, increasing from $56,243 in 2013 to $66,564 in 2022, with a peak of $85,773 in 2021. This overall increase in median income might suggest a reduced need for additional affordable housing units in recent years.
The racial composition of Monroe has remained predominantly white, consistently accounting for around 98% of the population throughout the last decade. The city has maintained a small but consistent presence of residents identifying as two or more races, typically around 1% of the population.
Monroe's LIHTC funded affordable housing inventory consists of a single project, Gateway Apts, which has been serving the community since 1999. The 12 low-income units represent a small portion of the city's estimated housing stock. The city's stable population, increasing median income, and consistent racial composition over the past decade suggest a relatively steady demand for affordable housing. The long-standing presence of the Gateway Apts project demonstrates the city's commitment to maintaining affordable housing options for its residents.