Policy Briefing: How Affordable Housing Contributes to Local Economies and Tax Revenues
Posted by Urban Institute on May 19, 2026
Oklahoma’s affordable housing investments generate substantial economic returns in jobs, labor income, and tax revenue. This publication presents original estimates of the economic and fiscal impacts of 45 affordable multifamily housing projects completed in Oklahoma between 2019 and 2023, all financed through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. Readers will find concrete data on job creation, economic output, and tax revenues, both during construction and over 10 years of property operations.
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