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City to Buy Two Pitt Community College–Built Homes to Expand Affordable Housing Initiative
Summary
Greenville approved purchase of two Pitt Community College-built homes for $98,000 and $85,000 to advance the '50 in 10' affordable-housing goal, supporting move-in ready units and workforce training; council voted 6-0.
Greenville — The City Council on Dec. 11 approved the purchase of two homes constructed by Pitt Community College as part of the 50-in-10 affordable-housing initiative. Staff recommended acquiring the units to expand affordable homeownership inventory and support trades education.
Program staff said Home 1 would be purchased for $98,000 and Home 2 for $85,000; both are roughly 1,300 square feet with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Dr. Maria Farr of Pitt Community College described the partnership as a workforce and community benefit: students in the construction program build homes to neighborhood standards while gaining hands-on experience.
Council members praised the partnership as a cost-effective way to increase affordable housing supply and a training pipeline for skilled trades. "You can't build a house for that price," one council member said during debate, noting the value of the program for prospective low- and moderate-income buyers. The council voted 6-0 to authorize the purchases.
