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Council approves sale of nine Washington School lots to Habitat for Humanity for workforce housing
Summary
The council unanimously approved a development agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh Oct. 28 for the sale of nine city lots at the former Washington School site to be used for affordable homebuilding. City staff said demolition and site prep (grading, stormwater and right‑of‑way work) should make the lots shovel‑ready next spring.
The Oshkosh Common Council voted 5–0 Oct. 28 to approve a development agreement with Habitat for Humanity of Oshkosh for the sale of nine city lots at the site of the former Washington School for workforce housing.
City staff said the lots were purchased previously using ARPA funds, the school building has been demolished, and site work (grading, storm water and right of way) is underway to make the parcels ready for construction. Staff and Habitat representatives estimated that construction could start next spring, with the city building nine lots and Habitat building nine homes in the initial phase.
Council members praised the partnership and noted the cityongoing efforts to expand single‑family and workforce housing in multiple parts of the city.
"Weare very excited to partner with Habitat," a community development official said. "We hope to break ground on multiple lots next spring."
The measure passed unanimously; staff will return with final sale details and a timeline for construction.
