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Nonprofit outlines plan for eight affordable duplexes on county land above Sierra Springs
Summary
H1 Teach One presented a public–private plan to develop eight manufactured duplexes on county-owned land, seeking a $500,000 Virginia Housing Authority grant and proposing rents of about $900 per unit to serve low- and moderate-income households.
Representatives of H1 Teach One presented a proposal to the Town of Tazewell council to develop an eight-unit manufactured‑duplex project on county-owned land above Sierra Springs to increase affordable housing stock.
Ki Patterson, speaking for H1 Teach One, described the ‘‘Sugar Hill model’’ plan: two‑story duplexes with permanent brick foundations, three bedrooms and two baths per unit, and an estimated total cost per duplex of about $222,000 (including foundation, utilities and permits). Patterson said the group is seeking a $500,000 grant from the Virginia Housing Authority and exploring Federal Home Loan Bank and CDBG options, county in‑house financing, and local sponsorships.
"We're looking at $195,000 for two three-bedroom, two-bath units" and roughly $222,000 after sitework and permits, Patterson said, adding the group plans to target low-to-moderate income families, seniors and people with disabilities. She said projected rental income of $900 per month per unit (or $1,800 per duplex) would keep operating costs affordable while servicing financing.
Patterson said the team has met with county staff, the IDA and Clinch Valley Community Action and plans to present to the board of supervisors and Clinch Valley Community Action leadership in the coming days. She noted the parcel's zoning appears to be B2 (Business General), which planning staff said likely would not require rezoning depending on density.
Councilors asked about road maintenance, water and sewer access and whether the town would need to provide a match for grant applications. Patterson said AJ Robinson is assisting with grant research and the committee would consult the town before seeking any grant requiring a municipal match. No formal town financial commitment or rezoning request was made at the meeting; Patterson said the group will continue technical and financing work and return with more details.
The council did not vote on the proposal; members asked staff to confirm utility access, right‑of‑way status for the access road and any zoning/density constraints before advancing the project for formal town action.
