Indian Country Housing

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• Indian Country Housing Demographic Trends

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Session Overview

• What demographic trends are occurring in Indian
  Country and how will this impact housing?
• The nuances of Indian Country housing and
  demographic characteristics that state finance
  agencies should consider when establishing their
  QAP and market study guidelines.

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Indian Country Household Growth
Indian Country increased by 10,344 (3.6)
households between 2000 2005, and is projected
to increase by an additional 11,324 (3.8)
households between 2005 2010.
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Share of Population by Age - 2005
Indian Country has a higher share (36.2) of
younger people (less than age 21) than the
overall U.S. share.
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Indian Country Population Growth Trends by Age
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Indian CountryShare of Population Growth
Trends(Older Adult)
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Indian Country Population Growth Trends by
Age(2000-2005)
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Indian Country Population Growth Trends by Age
(2005-2010)
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Disability Rates Senior Households (2000)
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Disability Rates All Households (2000)
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Single-Parent Households (2000)
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Future Indian Country Housing Needs

• Not only rehabilitating existing housing, but new
  housing
• Housing for older adults and seniors
• Housing for special needs populations (i.e.
  disabled and single-parent households)
• Housing to meet the specific needs of the tribe
  (based on households on waiting list)

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Understanding the Nuances of Indian Country
Housing Demographic Characteristics
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Population Share of Large Family Households
(4-person or Larger)
The share of large family (4-person or larger)
households in Indian Country is more than a third
higher than the overall U.S. share.
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Population Share by Persons per Household
(4-person or Larger)
The disparity of large family households is more
pronounced as the household size increases in
Indian Country.
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Overcrowded Households (2000)
The share (13.5) of overcrowded households
(those with 1.01 persons per room) in Indian
Country is more than double the overall U.S.
share.
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Rent Overburdened Households (2000)
While the share (27.0) of rent overburdened
households in Indian Country is lower than the
share (36.8) in the overall U.S., many (17.0)
Indian Country households were not included in
this part of the Census. It is believed that
many of these households are likely rent
overburdened.
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Substandard Housing Plumbing (2000)
The share of occupied housing units that lack
complete plumbing facilities is nearly 10 times
greater in Indian Country than the overall U.S.
share.
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Substandard Housing Kitchens (2000)
The share of occupied housing units that lack
complete kitchen facilities is over 7 times
greater in Indian Country than the overall U.S.
share.
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Demand Considerations

• State finance agencies should consider allowing
  alternative demand analysis methodologies in
  Indian Country projects that account for
• Large-family households
• Overcrowded households
• Rent overburdened households
• Substandard housing units

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Site Issues

• Most state finance agencies award points in the
  Tax Credit application process for site location
  issues
• Proximity to community services
• Surrounding land uses
• Visibility and access
• Rules for proximity to community services usually
  dont apply in Indian Country (long commutes are
  more acceptable rural settings are desirable)
• Site access and visibility are less of a factor
  (most people know where housing is located)
• Surrounding land uses typically consist of
  undeveloped land and do not impact marketability

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Amenity Issues

• Many state finance agencies award points in the
  Tax Credit application process for amenities
  offered
• Most housing in Indian Country has basic unit
  amenity packages, which is acceptable and
  marketable, as it keeps rents low
• Dishwashers, microwave ovens, washers dryers
  are considered luxuries
• Since most tribal projects are scattered
  single-family homes, they dont have project
  amenities. Single-family homes are very
  marketable

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Additional Information

• Patrick Bowen
• VWB Research
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• Columbus, Ohio 43212
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