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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Oakley, Kansas, a city with a population of 2,251 in 2022, has a limited Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing inventory. The city's LIHTC-funded housing consists of 8 total units, all of which are designated as low-income. These units represent approximately 0.93% of the city's estimated housing stock of 862 units.
The LIHTC program has provided $66,865 in project tax credits to Oakley. This funding supports one project, resulting in an average federal funding of $66,865 per project and $8,358 per unit. Oakley's LIHTC funding accounts for 0.05% of the total state LIHTC allocation.
The sole LIHTC project in Oakley is the Ivory Street Apts, completed in 2005. This project comprises the entire LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory in the city, indicating that such housing has been available for approximately 18 years. All 8 units in this project are two-bedroom units, suitable for small families or individuals requiring additional space.
Oakley's population has remained relatively stable over the past decade, fluctuating between approximately 2,100 and 2,200 residents. The city's median income has shown an overall increasing trend, rising from $41,631 in 2013 to $49,430 in 2022, with some fluctuations during this period.
The racial demographics of Oakley have remained predominantly white, consistently above 88% throughout the decade. There has been a slight increase in Hispanic representation, growing from 1% in 2013 to 7% in 2022. The city has also experienced a small increase in residents identifying as two or more races, rising from 1% to 3% over the same period.
In summary, Oakley's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory consists of a single project with 8 two-bedroom units, completed in 2005. This represents a small portion of the city's estimated housing stock. The city has experienced stable population growth and increasing median income over the past decade, with minimal changes in racial demographics. These factors may influence the perceived need for additional LIHTC-funded affordable housing in the community.