Letter: Are Chapel Hill’s parks at risk of housing development?

"It seems that our Town leadership is willing to sacrifice our natural areas instead of holding developers’ feet to the fire by mandating more affordable ...

Affordable housing development on Merritt Mill Road to be completed in January 2023

Nonprofit organization CASA is bringing a new affordable housing development to the area straddling the line between Carrboro and Chapel Hill. The new ...

Chapel Hill Town Council releases Affordable Housing Annual Report for 2022

Chapel Hill Town Council releases Affordable Housing Annual Report for 2022

The average rent in Chapel Hill has increased by 59 percent since 2017, with current prices averaging $1,776 per month. Sarah Viñas, Chapel Hill's director ...

'We are still here': Local organizations hold House Us Now rally for affordable housing

The second House Us Now rally was held this Sunday as community members gathered to march for affordable housing in the area. The event was sponsored ...

Chapel Hill advisory board hears NEXT petition to extend Libba Cotten Bikeway

If a project proposed by NEXT is adopted, the Libba Cotten Bikeway will be extended from its current end at Roberson Street to the university's campus, ...

Town of Chapel Hill receives feedback on Community Development Block Grant budget

Community Home Trust recognizes residents and Town at second annual awards ceremony

CHT aids community members in purchasing homes by buying and selling affordable homes. When a CHT homeowner wishes to move, the home remains within CHT's ...

''To not grow isn’t really an option': Chapel Hill community debates future of housing

As Chapel Hill faces a growing housing deficit that places pressure on economic vitality and diversity, the Town is working to secure additional housing. ...

'This is my home': Chapel Hill to provide millions for affordable housing, help community

The Town of Chapel Hill announced on Aug. 18 that it will be releasing up to $7.8 million to help fund affordable housing projects in the area.  ...

Orange County revives homeowner assistance program to help longtime residents

Orange County piloted its Longtime Homeowner Assistance program last year, which helps established community members pay their property taxes. This year's ...

Residents of University Gardens, affordable housing community, face eviction

On June 30, The landlord and owner of University Gardens, a Chapel Hill affordable housing community, sent eviction notices to some tenants informing ...

Chapel Hill organizations respond to ongoing affordable housing issues

Although inflation hit a 40-year high and many residents' rents and housing costs also increased, salaries have remained the same. Sharron Weaver, who ...

Carrboro Town Council debates alternative means of increasing affordable housing

The plan includes modifying Carrboro’s land use ordinance to permit new accessory dwelling unit construction and creating incentives for both detached ...

'There's no magic bullet': Affordable housing crisis prevalent in Chapel Hill

Since 2017, average housing costs have increased by 37 percent in Chapel Hill. For low-income households, this means the majority of housing options are ...

Average rent price in Chapel Hill has gone up 16 percent from last year

UNC students and Chapel Hill residents respond to the raised rates amid concerns.

Chapel Hill Town Council approves over $660,000 to fund affordable housing projects

The Chapel Hill Town Council unanimously voted to approve over $660,000 in funding for affordable housing development at its Nov. 17 meeting. 

New program seeks to provide property tax bill assistance to Orange County homeowners

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners launched its Longtime Homeowner Assistance program in early October to help retain the established community ...

Editorial: Who's really behind the affordable housing crisis

"Affordable housing should be subsidized at the local level, and heftier fines should be implemented for landlords of poorly maintained properties."