Affordable Housing Archives - Page 8 of 18

New Affordable Housing Community Named for Local Activist Breaks Ground

Posted by Ava Pukatch | Apr 21, 2021 | Development, Local Government

A new affordable housing community, named in honor of a Chapel Hill community leader, broke ground in Orange County last week.

1200 MLK Project Highlights Need for Affordable Housing in Chapel Hill

Posted by Elle Kehres | Mar 16, 2021 | Local Government

The approval of a rezoning application on Martin Luther King Boulevard highlights a growing need for affordable housing in Chapel Hill and raises concerns about the ability of property owners to displace low-income residents.

Hillsborough’s Crescent Magnolia Community Receives Housing Award

Posted by Elle Kehres | Oct 23, 2020 | Development, Local Government, News Around Town

Crescent Magnolia in Hillsborough recently won the 2020 Housing North Carolina Award for Home...

Affordable Housing Projects in Chapel Hill Receive Funding; Weavers Grove Gets Zoning Approval

Posted by Brighton McConnell | Jul 8, 2020 | Development, Local Government

Affordable housing continues to be one of the top issues in the Chapel Hill community, with many...

OC Government to Help Tenants Avoid Eviction with New Program

Posted by Elle Kehres | Jun 1, 2020 | Local Government

Recently, Orange County Government moved to approve the budget for its Eviction Diversion Program. Once officially adopted, this program will help eligible Orange County residents avoid eviction, address substandard housing...

Affordable Housing Project on Homestead Road Hears Chapel Hill Town Council Comments

Posted by Brighton McConnell | May 27, 2020 | Development, Local Government, Nonprofit

Affordable housing has been in high demand for many years in Chapel Hill. The town is working to...

Town of Carrboro to Provide Increased Aid, Help Residents Pay Rent

Posted by Elle Kehres | Apr 22, 2020 | COVID-19, Local Government

Carrboro Town Council moved to raise the maximum grant award for rental assistance from its current $1,000 dollars to $2,000 dollars Tuesday night. As many local businesses remain closed and residents are advised to stay home...