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Council backs city manager to advance affordable-housing options; staff to return with partnerships and tools
Summary
The Eagle Pass City Council on June 24 approved a resolution directing the city manager to advance affordable-housing initiatives after a staff presentation on local housing-cost metrics and potential policy tools.
The Eagle Pass City Council on June 24 approved a resolution directing the city manager to advance affordable-housing initiatives, after a presentation from the community development director on local housing-cost metrics and possible policy tools.
Community Development Director Placido Madar told council HUD defines housing as affordable when occupants pay no more than 30% of gross income for housing costs (including utilities). Using U.S. Census figures, Madar said Eagle Pass…
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