Fayetteville Expands Affordable Housing Efforts

Fayetteville, Arkansas is pursuing several housing initiatives to address local needs, including seeking proposals until June 26 for nearly $1.6 million in federal HOME funds targeted at affordable housing for low-income residents. Eligible projects encompass new affordable units, developments for first-time or low-income buyers, rehabilitation, and tenant assistance. The city is also exploring the development of a tiny home village for the unhoused, with discussions ongoing with Cumberland County. Recently, The Nest affordable housing complex opened, offering shelter and community support to residents in need. Separately, a legal dispute has arisen after the city council rejected a proposed student housing project, with the developer claiming the denial did not follow local development codes. Regionally, similar efforts are seen in Hawaii, where nonprofits are encouraged to apply for grants supporting ready-to-build affordable housing projects.