Affordable Housing -

One step closer to home: Local groups host affordable housing rally

By Caroline Kelly | August 31

Roughly 200 people attended Saturday’s rally, said Quinton Harper, an IFC manager and a member of the Carrboro Affordable Housing Advisory Commission. ...

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UNC Horizons to provide affordable housing in Chapel Hill

By Alexandra Myers | August 26

The Horizons Homestead project, expected to break ground in spring 2022, will provide 32 units of housing to the program's participants, in addition to ...

Chapel Hill Town Council approves plans to move forward with Aura development project

By Kelli Rainer | July 7

Last week, the Chapel Hill Town Council voted 5-3 to move forward with plans to build the Aura development at Estes Drive, a mixed-use development with ...

Chapel Hill Town Council member Karen Stegman announces her bid for reelection

By Kelli Rainer | June 14

Chapel Hill Town Council member Karen Stegman is running for reelection after serving her first four-year term in the position.

Here are the newest affordable housing projects coming to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area

By Cloris Huan | April 27

Two new affordable housing projects, the Cobb Street project and Perry Place project, are coming to the Chapel Hill-Carrboro area. Here's what you need ...

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Column: Chapel Hill's affordable housing isn't affordable enough

By Ben Rappaport | April 20

Affordable housing is critical to achieving social equity and economic security for everyone. Chapel Hill needs to recognize just how critical it is as ...

Proposed Aura development draws comments over traffic and affordable housing concerns

By Trevor Moore | March 30

Chapel Hill's advisory boards are considering if they want to recommend the project before it is sent to the Town Council for a final decision. If approved, ...

CHTC approves MLK Blvd. redevelopment project, protecting mobile home park residents

By Kayla Guilliams | March 14

The council voted 5-3 in favor of the project’s rezoning proposal, which paves the way for developer Stackhouse Properties to build a new gas station, ...

Pandemic crises generate progress in Orange County’s Emergency Housing Department

By Emmy Trivette | February 17

The pandemic has had a devastating impact on renters and homeowners in Orange County. To solve the looming housing crisis, the Orange County Housing and ...

Chapel Hill Town Council begins planning for 30 years of future land use

By Ella Layn | December 13

The Chapel Hill Town Council completed the first phase of Charting Our Future, a project the town has been working on for over 2 1/2 years, which will ...

Orange County awaits results of environmental study to make decisions on Greene Tract

By Audrey Selley | November 29

After 36 years, the Greene Tract, a 164-acre parcel of land that is part of the historic Rogers Road Neighborhood area, remains undeveloped. The land ...

Eviction numbers have fallen in Orange County, but many are still vulnerable

By Audrey Selley | October 22

Orange County Housing Assistance programs have been helping tenants stave off eviction, but some tenants still face the threat.

Weekly Quiz for the Well-Read News Whiz: Sept. 25

By Henry Haney | September 25

How well do you know what happened on campus and beyond this week?

Trinity Court public housing remains vacant after 2019 redevelopment announcement

By Henry Haney | September 24

Though Chapel Hill seeks to expand public housing units, it is not accessible to all. The Trinity Court public housing community is set for redevelopment, ...

Survey: We're looking to hear from those who have lived in Chapel Hill public housing

By Henry Haney | September 14

Whether you currently live in a Chapel Hill public housing community, have lived in one in the past or are currently waiting for a unit to open up, we ...

The need for affordable housing in Orange County rose during the pandemic

By Audrey Selley | August 31

Several low-income households struggling to afford rent during the pandemic are facing the threat of eviction as legal protections expire and governmental ...

UNC’s Civil Legal Assistance Clinic and immigrant advocacy group launch COVID-19 hotline

By Rachel Crumpler | July 14

The day after a statewide moratorium on eviction cases expired in June, UNC’s Civil Legal Assistance Clinic and immigration advocacy group Siembra NC ...

Chapel Hill Town Council talks Juneteenth, COVID-19 at special meeting

By Crystal Yu | June 18

At its specially called Wednesday meeting, the Chapel Hill Town Council discussed transit, COVID-19 response and affordable housing.

Chapel Hill rents have increased over past few months, housing data shows

By Crystal Yu | June 5

Although Chapel Hill has exhibited increases in rent prices in May, Town and state officials are working to make sure emergencies like COVID-19 don't ...

Town of Chapel Hill hopes to begin issuing affordable housing bond this fall

By Victoria Johnson | February 23

After voters approved a $10 million housing bond, Chapel Hill is now trying to piece together how to issue it.