Developer seeks county support for 100‑unit duplex project; commissioners request sewer, infrastructure details

Sep 22, 2026

A developer asked the board for a resolution supporting a four‑phase duplex development (100 units total) on about 15 acres for an HITC application; commissioners asked for more information on sewer, infrastructure, financing and legal review before deciding.

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A project representative sought a board resolution supporting a Housing Infrastructure Transit Capital (HITC) application for a four‑phase duplex development near Fort Scott. The developer said the plan calls for 25 duplex units per phase (100 units total) on roughly 15 acres, with an expected first‑year investment of about $2.5 million per phase and projected rents around $800 per unit.

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