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Council briefed on recommended Dallas County ARPA awards for two Irving affordable‑housing projects
Summary
City staff recommended using $5 million in Dallas County ARPA funds to support two Irving projects: a 62‑unit infill for‑sale homeownership project (Housing Channel / Sole Development) and a 111‑unit reconstruction of an aging apartment complex (OSTA/Sage Brook); both projects aim to preserve or create affordable units and require timely closings to meet the county deadline.
City staff presented recommended awards of Dallas County ARPA funding at the Sept. 18 work session and asked council for feedback to finalize agreements before the county’s expenditure deadline. The city has an allocation of $5 million from Dallas County, and staff opened a competitive solicitation to identify projects that could be acquired or closed in time to meet the county’s Dec. 31, 2026 spending deadline.
Staff recommended two finalists: (1) Housing Channel partnering with Sole Development for a for‑sale infill project at 3801 Pleasant Run Road (the "Court at Cottonwood Creek"). The recommendation was for approximately $1.7 million to support 62 affordable single‑family or condoized homes targeted at households at or below 80% of AMI (with some units targeted up to 120% AMI). Staff said the developer holds site control and could close in December. The project emphasizes energy‑efficient construction and a mix of detached and attached units for first‑time buyers.
(2) OSTA/Sage Brook: staff recommended approximately $3.2 million to acquire and demolish/reconstruct a 111‑unit multifamily complex on Airport Freeway. The project would provide 100% affordable rental housing targeted primarily at households at or below 80% AMI and would, staff said, address life‑safety and access problems that currently exist on the site. The developer aims to close on acquisition in December and begin construction in early 2026.
Staff stressed that the county funds must be expended quickly and that the recommended awards focus on acquisition‑stage assistance to secure sites and accelerate development. Council asked for additional legal and readiness details; staff said agreements would be ready for council action in October or November so projects can meet closing timelines.
