Poet Square Apartments workforce housing
Summary
An $11 million, 78-unit apartment project in northern Vanderburgh County unlocks $1.4 million in federal READI funds the county would otherwise forfeit — but only if the developer hits a December 31 occupancy deadline. The developer agreed to pay graduated taxes (25/50/100%) in the first three years to soften the abatement.
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Last discussed Feb 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
The county keeps $1.4 million in federal READI funding it would otherwise lose, while the developer's first-three-years tax payments come in at a reduced 25/50/100% schedule.
Future residents needing workforce housing in the north county, plus the county's standing for future state grant rounds.
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