The Nelson County Community Development Foundation, a nonprofit housing organization, will open a project-specific waitlist on Dec. 4 for several two-bedroom apartments under construction at St. James Place in Roseland.
The waitlist will open for the opportunity to apply for one of four rental units expected to be available beginning Jan. 1. Applications will be accepted online at nccdf.org/affordable-rental-housing.
Applications will not be accepted before or after the posted time. Those applying will receive a confirmation email indicating the application was received but that does not guarantee placement on the waiting list. Call to verify your place on the list by calling (434) 263-8074.
Waitlist applications will only be accepted online. If the applicant is a person with a disability and they require accommodations in order to apply, contact foundation staff for assistance to apply on Dec. 4. as well. Applications will only be accepted that day.
For more information about the application process, call (434) 263-8074.
The project represents the first affordable rental units constructed in Nelson County in more than 10 years, according to the foundation.
“NCCDF will own and manage the units and keep the rent well below market rate and to no more than 30% of tenants’ gross income,” a statement from the foundation reads.
Margaret Clair, foundation director, addressed the project meeting a crucial housing need in the county.
“It’s easy to miss the fact that many families in Nelson are struggling with expenses when you see how high rent is in the area,” Clair said. “Many families are rent burdened in Nelson, meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing, and one big bill, like a car repair or a medical bill, can push a family to homelessness. These units are a small patch to the large housing problem that we are seeing across the state and the country, not just here.”
County Administrator Candy McGarry in the same statement said housing, especially affordable rentals, are a priority of the Nelson County Board of Supervisors and the county is glad to partner with the foundation.
The nonprofit group for 40 years has worked in Nelson County to foster and promote community development that primarily benefits low- to mid-income citizens of Nelson County with housing, health, water and wastewater, education, and economic development.
Source: www.dailyprogress.com