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Housing Shortage and Rising Costs in Indianapolis | Indianapolis News
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Across the nation, a housing crisis is pushing rents higher as millions of homes remain un-built—especially in Indianapolis, where demand spans all income levels. Rising material and labor costs now make new construction prohibitively expensive, with multi-family units costing $200,000–$300,000. For low-income renters, the gap is crushing: two-thirds in Indiana can’t afford housing, and nearly 140,000 units are missing for those earning just 30% of the median income. While zoning reforms like Indy Rezone have helped, they’re not enough against soaring costs and restrictive codes. Cities like Minneapolis prove that loosening regulations can dramatically boost supply—and affordability.
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