Anniston, AL – The Anniston Housing Authority is excited to announce a significant new development aimed at modernizing and revitalizing the South Allen area of Anniston. The project, led by the Housing Development Corporation, a nonprofit arm of the authority, will introduce 11 new units of affordable housing for low-income families in the coming months.
This effort is a part of the Housing Development Corporation’s ongoing mission to provide modern, affordable living spaces for the community. The project has received substantial funding to ensure its successful completion, including over $1.1 million from the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and $1.5 million in State and Local Fiscal Recovery funds from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
A Groundbreaking Ceremony is scheduled for Thursday, October 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. The event will mark the start of construction, symbolizing a major step forward in the redevelopment of the South Allen neighborhood. The contract for this development has been awarded to Hurst Construction, which is set to oversee the construction of the 11 new housing units. The anticipated completion date for the project is August 2025.
This development is expected to provide much-needed affordable housing options for low-income families in Anniston, contributing to the broader effort to improve the quality of living and support economic revitalization in the area.
For those interested in attending, the Groundbreaking Ceremony will provide an opportunity to hear more about the plans for South Allen and the positive changes expected to come with this new housing project.
