The southwest side of Indianapolis will welcome a new housing complex next spring that will support people recovering from substance use, with a focus on families.

Indiana is at a higher risk of private, out-of-state companies buying up housing stock.

The move comes after years of dysfunction and mismanagement at the agency responsible for providing affordable housing in Indianapolis.

While Indiana lawmakers have sought to address housing access in recent years, affordable housing still remains out of reach for many Hoosiers.

The non-profit organization is one of only four groups nationwide to receive the funds. The New Market Tax Credits are a competitive, financial tool that organizations can use to build housing for low-income families.

A new report shows Indiana has only 34 affordable and available rental units for every 100 extremely low-income households in the state. The report, The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes, also shows that nearly 26 percent of renter households are extremely low-income.

A new housing project for older residents on the far east side is being planned. The development will use a mix of funding solutions to create more than 200 new units of housing.

The Indianapolis City County Council held its full monthly meeting Monday night.

Indiana's legislative session begins Monday, and many organizations are preparing to advocate for legislation and change throughout the state.

Indianapolis mayoral candidates Republican Jefferson Shreve and incumbent Democratic Mayor Joe Hogsett have addressed affordable housing as a priority during their 2023 campaigns.