Houston has added 90 affordable apartments in the city’s southwest, expanding housing options for low-income renters facing rising costs.
The homes are part of Boulevard 61, a 100-unit community with a mix of affordable and market-rate rentals.
Here’s what to know
For Houston, the move advances an effort to help residents access quality homes they can afford, KPRC 2 reported. Mayor John Whitmire attended the property’s ribbon-cutting alongside housing advocates, city officials, and development partners.
Boulevard 61 is a mixed-income community combining 90 affordable-housing apartment units with 10 market-rate units.
More background
Houston’s $2.5 million contribution to Boulevard 61 came from the federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program, according to the outlet…