{"id":267782,"date":"2025-10-01T00:08:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T00:08:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/267782\/"},"modified":"2025-10-01T00:08:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T00:08:11","slug":"looking-for-a-home-thats-actually-affordable-new-project-in-the-third-ward-may-be-the-answer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/267782\/","title":{"rendered":"Looking for a home that\u2019s actually affordable? New project in the Third Ward may be the answer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><strong>HOUSTON<\/strong> \u2013 A groundbreaking affordable housing initiative in Houston\u2019s Third Ward is turning vacant lots into dream homes, offering new residences at rents less than half the area\u2019s average market rate.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">For newlyweds Alaysia and David Hill, their new two-bedroom duplex represents more than just housing \u2013 it\u2019s an answered prayer. At $800 per month for a 1,000-square-foot, two-story home, their rent is less than half the area\u2019s average rate of $1,800 for a two-bedroom apartment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">\u201cI think they\u2019re insane,\u201d Alaysia Hill said about current rental prices in Houston. \u201cEven a one-bedroom apartment I was in before here was almost a thousand dollars, and it wasn\u2019t like it had a lot of amenities or anything.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A community vision takes shape<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The project, which launched with eight homes, is set to grow into a vibrant community of 80 single-family homes and 20 rental properties. This transformation is the result of a collaborative effort between several organizations:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 kDvXdO font_openSans articleList\">\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Agape Development<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>HomeAid Houston<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Greater Houston Building Association<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__StackBase-sc-1fnzlkn-7 ecGWWE iQviKm\">\n<p>Camillo Companies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The initiative stands out for its innovative approach to affordable housing, utilizing donated materials including flooring, carpet, lumber, and appliances to keep costs down while maintaining quality.<\/p>\n<p>Deep roots and strong futures<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">For David Hill, who grew up in the Third Ward, the opportunity to live in a new home in his childhood neighborhood at an affordable price seemed almost impossible in today\u2019s market. \u201cYou know, we put our trust and faith in him. I think this is a perfect example of it,\u201d Hill said. \u201c$800 for a two bedroom \u2013 that\u2019s unheard of in this community.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The project aims to do more than just provide housing; it seeks to build a lasting community. Alaysia Hill, who already has strong ties to the area, embodies the type of resident the development hopes to attract. \u201cI serve here. I work here. I go to church here. And so that is the plan,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>Making housing accessible<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Carole Brady of HomeAid Houston emphasized that the project targets those most in need, including individuals who may have experienced homelessness. The initiative represents \u201ca core answer to a problem in our community,\u201d addressing the critical need for affordable housing in an area where development has driven up living costs significantly.<\/p>\n<p>How to apply<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kNAFkD cuqaEv article-text\">The rental opportunities in this new community are open to all applicants, with a focus on individuals and families committed to becoming long-term residents of the Third Ward. Interested parties can apply through A<a href=\"https:\/\/www.agapedevelopment.org\/housing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.agapedevelopment.org\/housing\">gape Development\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">For those struggling with Houston\u2019s soaring housing costs, this Third Ward development offers more than just affordable housing \u2013 it provides an opportunity to be part of a growing, supportive community focused on long-term neighborhood stability and growth.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"HOUSTON \u2013 A groundbreaking affordable housing initiative in Houston\u2019s Third Ward is turning vacant lots into dream homes,&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":267783,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5130],"tags":[852,4345,358,32886,3187],"class_list":{"0":"post-267782","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-houston","8":"tag-affordable-housing","9":"tag-houston","10":"tag-texas","11":"tag-third-ward","12":"tag-tx"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@us\/115296004092451441","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/267782","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=267782"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/267782\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/267783"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=267782"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=267782"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=267782"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}