Greenville County reveleopment authority conducts pre-leasing event for Miller Place Court
October 29, 2019
The Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA), the City of Mauldin, and Greenville County announced that on October 30 th at 11:00 a.m. they will be holding a Pre-Leasing Event and Tour of their newest workforce and affordable housing complex, Miller Place Court. During this event, GCRA will be accepting lease applications for Miller Place Court. This complex is a nine duplex eighteen-unit workforce and affordable housing project located at the corner of Miller Road and Old Mill Road in Mauldin, South Carolina. In 2018, Greenville County and GCRA commissioned an affordable housing study to identify the approximate number of additional affordable housing units needed in Greenville County. The consultant recommended (1) continue to build single family homes for homeownership (2) build single family attached and detached affordable units (3) provide grants for age restricted individuals or families which would allow residents to age in place (4) develop a landlord grant program to improve the condition of current affordable rental units to insure they remain affordable. The Miller Place Court project addresses the need for new affordable rental for families that meet the federal income guidelines.
Miller Place Court is made possible with funding from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), County Bank, the Greenville County Affordable Housing Fund (GCAHF), and the Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME).
“It is encouraging when two government entities, City of Mauldin and Greenville County Redevelopment Authority, can work together in a partnership that will provide eighteen affordable workforce housing units for our citizens. We are grateful for the continued support of GCRA in our community.” Dennis Raines, Mayor of the City of Mauldin. “It is the mission and goal of the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority to increase affordable and workforce housing options for current and future residents of Greenville County. Miller Place Court addresses the need for additional rental options for families as identified by the 2018 Affordable Housing Study.” David Doser, Board Chairman Greenville County Redevelopment Authority.
“Inclusive communities are intentional and strategic regarding setting current and future priorities. I’m proud to be a part of a community that sees the value of having affordable and work force housing as a priority,” John Castile, Executive Director of Greenville County Redevelopment Authority.
About the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority
Established in 1974, the Greenville County Redevelopment Authority (GCRA) works to holistically improve and revitalize homes and communities in Greenville County. GCRA focuses on providing affordable housing, building safe, accessible neighborhoods, and offering grant and loan programs for businesses. Through community partnerships and administering funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), GCRA works to build a better quality of life for the citizens of Greenville County.
While affordable housing is the cornerstone of a healthy community, strong community partnerships make it possible for GCRA to conduct beautification and public works projects such as improving streets, installing sidewalks, community lighting plans, drainage and sewer improvements, and community greenspace, which are important assets of a safe and beautiful community.
For more information contact John Castile at Greenville County Redevelopment Authority 301 University Ridge Suite 2500, Greenville, SC 29601. Phone: 864-242-9801.
