1.4M of the Nation’s Poorest Renters Risk Losing Their Homes With Trump’s Proposed HUD Time Limit
President Donald Trump’s administration is proposing changes to HUD’s rental assistance programs, including a two-year limit to be in a unit.
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Affordable Housing
Residents of Chapel Hill’s Elliott Woods Apartments Share Concerns of Displacement, Conditions as A Sale Looms
The Elliott Woods Apartments and Chase Park Apartments complexes in Chapel Hill are set to be sold. Tenants are worried about their futures amid poor current conditions.
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North Carolina Housing Bill Draws Praise, Scorn and Suggestions From Local Representatives
Senate Bill 205 has drawn both praise and criticism for provisions meant to increase the rate of approval for housing projects, but at the expense of some local government control.
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Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on 75-Unit Townhome Neighborhood in Hillsborough
Habitat for Humanity and local leaders gathered on June 12 to formally begin the work on Auman Village, a townhome community in Hillsborough.
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Chapel Hill Council Approves Affordable Workforce Housing Community Along MLK Boulevard
The Chapel Hill Town Council recently unanimously approved a proposed affordable workforce housing community close to downtown.
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Chapel Hill Council Approves 300+ New Apartments, Retail Space on S. Elliott Road
The Chapel Hill Town Council approved a conditional zoning request for 200 South Elliott Road, paving the way for a new apartment community.
Read MoreCarrboro: Inclusive Engagement, Affordable Housing and A Walkable Weaver Street Event
Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee speaks with 97.9 The Hill News Director Brighton McConnell on Friday, April 4.
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‘A Really Big Step’: Carrboro Council Reviews Recommendations for Expanding Affordable Housing
The Carrboro Town Council recently met to consider options on how to “move the needle” on its affordable housing goals.
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‘Let’s Not Forget Our Neighbors’: UNC Leader Shares Western NC’s Needs Amid Helene Recovery
In western North Carolina, recovery continues from Hurricane Helene last fall. UNC officials are working to harness their resources to help.
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Chapel Hill Shares Latest Pond Removal, Construction Timeline for Legion Road Housing and Park Project
The Town of Chapel Hill is beginning early stages to drain and remove both the pond and dam at its property off Legion Road.
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