Beaumont's getting a boost in affordable housing! The city's partnering with Habitat for Humanity to construct two new homes, making homeownership a reality for more residents.
At a glance
Rising — being discussed more frequently. 2 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
A small fee waiver of up to $500.00 for each project.
Developers of affordable housing and future residents.
No groups negatively affected
The sweeping housing affordability law removes certain building restrictions, helps increase the housing supply, and limits the number of homes investors can buy.
SB 840 was supposed to help Texas’ affordability problem. At least one impacted city says it may ultimately do more harm than good.
The council expressed support for two proposed housing tax credit projects, acknowledging the city's high number of such units and offering small fee waivers as incentives.
Habitat for Humanity, City of Beaumont plan construction of two new affordable homes 12newsnow.com
More affordable housing coming to Beaumont with 119 new units opening, breaking ground in 2026 12newsnow.com
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