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Posted on: September 7, 2023

City Leverages Tax Credits to Support Affordable Housing

The Riley at Overbrook

Ground will be broken in October for two new multi-family apartment complexes, providing affordable rents for 160 low-income families.

These two projects were on hold, due to rising interest rates and increasing costs for building materials. Mayor Knox Whi...

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Posted on: June 13, 2023

“These resources have catapulted me to a higher level than I thought I would be”

ginnys house

Filled with anticipation, Roslyn Porter and her son eagerly prepare to settle into their new home dedicated as "Ginny's House," which holds the promise of a bright future for both of them.

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Posted on: August 22, 2022

"IT FEELS LIKE A LOT FOR OUR FAMILY TO HAVE ITS OWN HOME."

Maria and Melissa Huerta at their home site

Maria Huerta is looking forward to having a new home, a place where her family can build memories.

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Posted on: August 22, 2022

"I FEEL LIKE I’M IN A DREAM RIGHT NOW, I HAVE TO CHECK MYSELF TO MAKE SURE I’M HERE."

Yvonne Oneal, in the library at her affordable senior housing complex

Yvonne Oneal found safe, affordable housing as a resident of Renaissance Park senior housing apartments.

Affordable Housing
Posted on: August 22, 2022

"THE CITY OF GREENVILLE HAS A GREAT PROGRAM. YOU JUST HAVE TO GET IN TOUCH."

Joi Phillips, in front of her new first-time home

First-time homeowner Joi Phillips said the down-payment assistance program helped her seal the deal on her new home.

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Posted on: August 22, 2022

"I’M AMAZED BY EVERYONE’S HARD WORK, STILL CAN’T BELIEVE THIS ACTUALLY MY HOUSE."

Two women, including Christina, celebrating with a selfie at a Habitat for Humanity wall raising.

Christina Milagria (right) celebrated with family, friends and Habitat volunteers at the wall raising for her Habitat for Humanity home.

Affordable Housing
Posted on: August 22, 2022

"I JUST REALLY CAN'T EXPRESS IT... I'M JUST SO BLESSED"

Lonnie Hudgens, standing in front of her new rental home

Lonnie Hudgens was overjoyed to move into her new affordable rental home with her grandsons.

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