CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW)– The Albemarle County Board of Supervisors is determining whether to move forward with two projects tied to the Affordable Housing Investment Fund, one of the main topics it will tackle during a work session meeting Wednesday.
“It’s an opportunity fund to help move along projects that will advance the county’s affordable housing goals” said Abbey Stumpf, BOS communications director during an appearance on WINA Morning News on Wednesday.
One program focuses on energy improvement projects in the home. Its intention is to incentivize homeowners to increase energy efficiency, lowering household costs and increasing stability to stay in their homes. The other, in partnership with the Piedmont Housing Alliance and financial opportunity center, is called the Housing Navigation Partnership. The Housing Navigation Partnership is designed to help those in need of housing find available rentals and budget according to their specific financial feasibility. It will connect them with the right landlords and assist them in browsing inventory…