Montgomery County has launched a new website offering affordable housing data and resources. The website is geared toward area residents, businesses, municipal leaders and housing developers, as its contents offer relevant information and toolkits. The Homes for All website aims to bring stakeholders together on the issue of affordable housing. It was created in conjunction with several county agencies, including the Commerce and Health and Human Services departments, the Office of Housing and Community Development and the Planning Commission. “Housing is necessary to provide the opportunity for the educational, civic, economic and social empowerment of all Montgomery County residents,” Montgomery County Commissioners’ Chairwoman Jamila Winder said in a statement. “However, affordable homes are increasingly out of reach for county residents of all income levels and backgrounds. Housing costs are rising faster than wages, and the new Homes for All website offers a framework for community members and stakeholders to take action that allows people to live closer to their jobs.”
Source: The Reporter; 6/17/2024