Charleston, S.C. has taken a giant leap toward alleviating its affordable housing crisis! During their council meeting on Thursday night, the Charleston County Council approved over $1.6 million in funding for affordable housing initiatives. This decision is part of an exciting new pilot program called the Affordable Housing Land Acquisition Grant Program, aimed at helping nonprofit and for-profit agencies obtain land for affordable housing projects. Talk about a great way to tackle such an important issue!
The county isn’t flying solo on this adventure. They’ve teamed up with the Charleston Redevelopment Corporation, which means there’s a solid public-private partnership at play. According to Councilmember Jenny Costa Honeycutt, “This program is such an incredible opportunity because we get to partner with our local stakeholders… This is going to enable us to offer affordable housing to address the crisis we’re in.” It really sounds like a win-win scenario for everyone involved!
Earlier, Charleston County had set aside $2.5 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) specifically for this initiative. During the recent council meeting, they allocated $1.6 million to four different affordable housing developments spread across the county. That’s a hefty chunk of change aimed directly at building homes where they are most needed.
Now, let’s dive into the exciting details of these four projects that received the green light!
One of the fantastic aspects of this program is its flexibility. Honeycutt emphasized that “Each arrangement is going to look somewhat different… it provides that flexibility to bring as many affordable housing units to the market as we can.” Each participating agency had to submit their complete plan back in October, and the county carefully reviewed and compared all submitted proposals.
For those developers eager to roll up their sleeves, there’s a timeline. They must commence construction within two years of signing the grant agreement. It’s a time to act, and with this funding, there’s a tremendous incentive to get cracking on these crucial housing projects.
As Charleston continues on its journey to provide affordable housing, one thing is clear: positive changes are on the horizon! If you want to keep an eye on this exciting program or learn more about how it’s shaping the community, you can look out for updates and details shared by the county.
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