KALAMAZOO, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Housing projects in Kalamazoo and Battle Creek were among 22 across the state that are receiving financial support through a federal tax credits program.
Low-Income Housing Tax Credits are federal tax credits administered through the Michigan State Housing Development Authority following a competitive application process.
Kalrecovery of Kalamazoo is receiving a credit award of $1,214,700 The project is being developed by Edison Community Partners, LLC and will create 46 units of affordable housing in Kalamazoo.
All 46 affordable units are designated as supportive housing with vouchers from MSHDA. An additional two units will be constructed for support staff to reside on-site.
The supportive housing will be set-aside as recovery housing, taking tenant referrals from Michigan’s court system to provide alternatives to imprisonment for nonviolent criminal offenders with substance use disorders and mental illnesses.
Blue Light in Battle Creek received a credit award of $1,650,000
This project is being developed by Edison Community Partners, LLC and will create 48 affordable as well as 48 market rate units in Battle Creek.
A minimum of 15% of the units will be reserved for households that receive tenant-based rental assistance. State officials say this is a strategic first phase of multiple planned phases of development to support several local plans for revitalization in Battle Creek.
“After years of hard work by many strong Battle Creek partners, families finally can begin rediscovering the Kalamazoo River waterfront,” said state Rep. Jim Haadsma (D- Battle Creek). “This housing plan along with the re-naturalization of the nearby concrete channel means families will be living, working and shopping in the area again soon.”
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