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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Spring Hill, Kansas, a city with a population of 10,636 as of 2022, has 114 units in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing projects. Of these, 109 are designated as low-income units. The LIHTC-funded affordable housing comprises approximately 2.8% of the city's estimated housing inventory of 4,075 units.
Spring Hill has received $371,777 in project tax credits from the LIHTC program for affordable housing. With approximately 6 projects, this averages to about $61,963 per project. The average federal funding per unit is approximately $3,261. Spring Hill holds 0.26% of the total state LIHTC funding.
The city's LIHTC-funded affordable housing history spans from 1988 to 2002. The first projects, "801 N Jackson St" and "809 N Jackson St," were completed in 1988. The most recent projects, "Spring Hill Elderly Apts" and "Spring Hill Villas," were completed in 2002. This indicates a 14-year period of affordable housing development in the city.
The 1980s and 1990s saw the most affordable housing projects completed, with two projects in each decade. The 2000s also saw two projects completed. The LIHTC-funded housing inventory in Spring Hill includes a total of 114 units, comprising 24 efficiencies, 37 one-bedroom units, 45 two-bedroom units, and 8 three-bedroom units.
Over the past decade, Spring Hill has experienced significant population growth, increasing from 7,836 in 2017 to 10,636 in 2022. The median income has fluctuated, reaching a peak of $102,455 in 2021 before decreasing to $87,468 in 2022. The racial composition of the city has remained relatively stable, with a slight increase in diversity. The white population decreased from 92% in 2016 to 93% in 2022, while the Hispanic population increased from 3% to 3% during the same period.
Despite the population growth, no new LIHTC projects have been completed in the last decade. This could be due to the relatively high median income in the area, which may indicate a lower need for affordable housing compared to other parts of the state.
Spring Hill's LIHTC-funded affordable housing inventory represents a small but significant portion of the city's housing stock. The city has seen a consistent development of affordable housing projects from 1988 to 2002, with a focus on various unit sizes to accommodate different household needs. While the population has grown significantly in recent years, the lack of new LIHTC projects in the past decade may be attributed to the city's relatively high median income. The analysis highlights the importance of continuously assessing affordable housing needs in relation to demographic changes and economic factors.