Augusta getting $3.8 million in federal funding for affordable housing

AUGUSTA, GA ( WJBF) – With no AC, flooding points and frequent violence Linda Value mentioned residing in Dogwood Terrace is hard, however for now its all she has.

“My daughter and I simply make do with what we are able to,” Linda Value mentioned.

It’s only one instance of the necessity for inexpensive housing in Augusta.

“Inexpensive housing and the dearth thereof is the best menace to our county proper now. Its the best disaster on our palms,” Jordan Johnson mentioned.

District one commissioner Jordan Johnson mentioned its an issue seen throughout the town.

“That’s the biggest want for the group proper now and any nook within the metropolis you go to and speak to of us they’ll let you know that,” Johnson mentioned.

Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff are hoping to deal with that want with $3.8 million {dollars} in funding secured for inexpensive housing in Augusta.

About 1,000,000 {dollars} of that funding will particularly go towards proving housing for low-income households like the numerous who reside in Dogwood Terrace.

“I hope they rebuild it higher and replace it and it has extra security,” Value mentioned.

There are plans to demolish Dogwood Terrace and construct higher housing as a substitute.

Value mentioned she hopes that funding will assist present a greater and safer residence for her household.

“A protected setting the place you’ll be able to sit outdoors, and youngsters can play, and you may see youngsters play and listen to the laughter with out somebody coming by and capturing at them or capturing at another person,” Value mentioned.

Johnson mentioned he hopes the funding will likely be a step ahead in fixing the inexpensive housing disaster.

“You may have households throughout the county who’re struggling to search out high quality and inexpensive housing for no matter cause, however it’s our duty to assist fill that hole and this funding will assist us to try this,” Johnson mentioned.

In complete the state of Georgia will obtain $170 million {dollars} in federal housing investments.