Project Background
A few years ago, the Town of Erie Town Council aimed to make 12% of housing affordable by 2035. According to Town Ordinance 017-2023, an Affordable Housing Project includes developments where 12% or more of the total residential units are deed-restricted. These units will be available for households with incomes at or below 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI). In 2023, the Town of Erie bought land at 755-765 Cheesman Street. This purchase marked the first step towards creating affordable housing options. The Cheesman Affordable Homeownership Development will consist entirely of for-sale deed-restricted homes.
The Town of Erie also plans to host a homebuyer education course in September 2024 and maintains a list of other approved homebuyer education courses in the area. Click here for more resources from the Town of Erie website.
Timeline
Site Plan
The Planning & Development Department approved a site plan, minor subdivision, and building permits at the end of June 2024. The Town Council accepted and approved the easement dedications and Development Agreement on June 25, 2024. These approvals permit construction to start.
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The Cheesman Street Residences is offering a first come first serve housing opportunity for qualified homeowners. Learn more about this uniquely attainable housing development.
*individual requirements vary based on household size
