Milhaus wins state tax credit approval for 194 affordable Kansas City apartments

Milhaus secured Missouri Housing Development Commission approval for tax credits to build Linwood & Troost Apartments, a 194-unit fully affordable project in Kansas City. The development also has $1.5 million from the Kansas City Housing Trust Fund and is slated to start construction by the end of 2026.

Why it matters: - Linwood & Troost Apartments would add 194 affordable homes in Kansas City at a time when workforce housing remains tight. - The project is Milhaus's first Low-Income Housing Tax Credit development in Kansas City. - All units will serve households at or below 60% of Area Median Income.

What happened: - Milhaus received approval from the Missouri Housing Development Commission for Low-Income Housing Tax Credits to move forward with Linwood & Troost Apartments. - The project will redevelop two vacant lots at 3200 Troost Ave. into two four-story buildings. - Kansas City Housing Trust Fund committed $1.5 million to the 100% affordable development.

The details: - Funding includes 4% federal tax credits through the MHDC LIHTC program and a tax abatement from Kansas City's Planned Industrial Expansion Authority. - Milhaus will develop both buildings concurrently on the south corners of Linwood Blvd. and Troost Ave. - Construction is expected to begin by the end of 2026. - Completion is anticipated in approximately 2028. - The site is on the Troost MAX transit corridor. - Planned transit-supportive features include wide sidewalks and designated loading areas. - The location sits near a potential future streetcar corridor connecting KU Hospital at 39th Street and State Line Road to the VA Hospital at Linwood Boulevard and Van Brunt Boulevard. - Milhaus engaged neighborhood associations, including the Troost Coalition, during design and approval. - Milhaus is serving as both developer and general contractor.

Between the lines: - The project signals Milhaus is expanding beyond its Class A multifamily portfolio into affordable housing. - The Troost corridor location and transit-oriented design suggest the development is meant to support broader neighborhood investment. - Devon Coffey said the LIHTC approval brings a shared community vision within reach and could help catalyze additional growth along one of Kansas City's most historically significant corridors. - Drew Rosenbarger said the project reflects Milhaus's effort to bring the same rigor and creativity it uses in its luxury portfolio into affordable housing.

What's next: - Milhaus expects to start construction by the end of 2026. - The company expects to complete the project in about 2028. - More information is available at the company's announcement.