More than $17M awarded to develop affordable housing across Pierce County FOX13
is one of the developers. CEO Maureen Fife said the developments are steps in a positive direction to help people struggling in a competitive housing market.
The dollars will fund a diversified housing need, including houses, townhomes and apartments for disabled adults, senior citizens and those experiencing homelessness. "I think, one, it creates hope in our community that there is light at the end of the tunnel. And, two, instead of talking about it, we’re actually walking the walk now," said John Barbee, community services division manager for Pierce County Human Services.
"It told us that we need approximately 2,300 units annually added for the next 20 plus years. So, that’s kind of been our benchmark and we’ve got to figure out a way to get that," said Barbee. "There’s still $12 million of unmet needs of our $29 million ask. So, we’re going to hopefully put some resources into place. We’ve generated that waiting list and we’ll just plug away."
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