Affordable housing plan proposed between Williamsburg City, W&M by mortgage lender
It's Feb. 10. C&F Mortgage proposes affordable housing plan with $900,000 in Williamsburg grants. Increased water and sewer rates in James City require public hearing. York's $700 million dilemma.
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C&F Mortgage pitched Williamsburg City Council Monday on a joint partnership with the city, William & Mary and the Community Foundation to provide $2.7 million in grants to support the city’s affordable housing efforts.First headline goes here.
JCC Supervisors to set hearing on next round of water & sewer rate increases
James City County supervisors will be asked Tuesday to set a public hearing on the next step of a five-year plan to raise water and sewage fees by 45%.
York working to balance real estate tax rate with $706 million in construction needs
York County officials are sorting through how they can accommodate the need for more than $700 million in construction projects over the next 15 years while minimizing increases in the county’s real estate tax rate.
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Affordable housing tied to a local university and city partnership sounds promising, especially for workers and students who are being priced out. The key will be transparency and long-term affordability, not just initial pricing.