Missouri's Affordable Housing Projects Caught in Middle of Tax Credit Debate

A debate over the housing tax credit program has left some projects in limbo, delaying plans that could help address gaps in affordable housing in Missouri, reports Samuel King of KCUR 89.3.

"The Kansas City-based Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) has not had a full board meeting in months because it does not have enough members. Gov. Mike Parson has said he intends to make appointments in September, but the future of the program at the state level is uncertain," according to King.

"Things were thrown into confusion in November, when former Gov. Eric Greitens steered the Missouri Housing Development Commission to put an embargo on the tax credits on the state level. Three of the commissioners who voted to suspend the program had been appointed on an interim basis by Greitens."

The commissioners and Greitens have resigned, leaving the board without a quorum, meaning it can’t take any action, according to the report.

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