New documentary explores barriers to reentry in Orange County
The Orange County Local Reentry Council held a screening of "Welcome Home?" — a documentary focused on the struggle to find housing for incarcerated ...
Read More »The Orange County Local Reentry Council held a screening of "Welcome Home?" — a documentary focused on the struggle to find housing for incarcerated ...
Read More »Affordable housing is uniquely priced housing with a cost deemed affordable to low income households.
The Public Housing Department manages 336 apartments in 13 neighborhoods throughout Chapel Hill and Carrboro. Tina Vaughn is the director of the department.
Those who wish to use public housing must be at least 18 years old, capable of living independently, have no history of being a disruptive neighbor and may not have a record of criminal activity involving violence or illegal drug activity. The total income of the occupant or occupants cannot exceed 50% of the median.
Four community organizations submitted a petition to the Chapel Hill Town Council to provide public bathrooms in downtown Chapel Hill in ...
Read More »SolarEquity has partnered with EMPOWERment, Inc. to raise money for the installation of solar panels on the roof of the upcoming PEACH apartments.
Read More »Construction on the development is set to begin this summer and opening is planned for winter 2026.
Read More »As Chapel Hill and Carrboro's populations increase, so do questions and misconceptions about affordable housing, stormwater management and zoning.
Read More »While Orange County's population grew by nearly 17,000 from 2010 to 2022, much of the growth occurred in those aged 65 and older.
Read More »Rentals would only be available to Orange County residents over the age of 55 and those at or below 60 percent of Orange County area median income.
Read More »The draft portion of the rewrite process is set to occur through May. This summer and fall, the proposed changes will be presented to the town council, ...
Read More »Talking about affordable housing can be confusing. Here's a breakdown of the important words, acronyms and phrases to know before stepping into your next ...
Read More »UNC offers on-campus housing for graduate students, including Baity Hill Apartments. Graduate students also look off-campus for housing but find that ...
Read More »According to the Housing and Transportation Affordability Index, most Chapel Hill residents spend 65 percent of their income or more on housing and ...
Read More »Following the town council's 5-3 vote in June to amend the Town's land use management ordinance, no applications have been received for the newly allowed ...
Read More »The Orange County Board of County Commissioners met and discussed housing and school capacity.
Read More »"It's disturbing to hear our student population consistently complain about people who are struggling in a failing economy. Posting that an unhoused person ...
Read More »“That has been a bigger focus for local government and the community in general, which is really heartening to see,” Jackie Jenks, the president and ...
Read More »The PEACH apartments have 10 rental units available for families earning 30 percent or less of the area's median income.
Read More »"The reality is this: The Searing slate has made it clear they support parks and splash pads over people and housing. That would be fine and dandy if ...
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