Affordable housing

Creating affordable housing seems a high priority for many states and local communities, it’s the law in many places.

In my county, subsidized affordable housing is available with an income up to $89,157 for a family of three.

Such housing is available only a few blocks from my condo where I pay $13,600 in property taxes alone.

The affordable housing is as follows.

FEATURES & AMENITIES

• Brand new apartments
• Fully equipped kitchens
with Energy Star rated appliances & fixtures
• Dishwasher
• Spacious floor plans
• Patio or balcony available
• Washer & dryer hook ups
• Elevator(s)
• Central air conditioning
• Energy efficient doors & windows
• Fully equipped fitness room
• Great Room
• Playground
• Courtyard
• 24-hour maintenance
• Ample parking
• Beautifully landscaped grounds
• Smoke-free community
• Handicap accessible
• Small pets welcome *restrictions apply
• Income restrictions apply

LEASING INFO

1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom:
$945 – $1,160
724 – 807 Sq. Ft.

2 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom:
$678 – $1,389
918 – 964 Sq. Ft.

3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom:
$761 – $1,583
1,332 – 1,405 Sq. Ft. 🔻

Let’s compare the market price for similar size rental unit only half a mile away from the affordable housing.

2 Bed – 2 Bath |1,308 sq.ft. 🔻

Starting at $4,629.00 ^{per month}

There must be a hefty subsidy for “affordable” housing. Everyone should have decent housing, but I recall the small apartment where I grew up.

It was one bedroom, one bath, no AC, no subsidy, no dishwasher or washer/dryer hookup, no parking. My parents converted the dining area into their bedroom, two sisters shared the second bedroom and I slept on a sleeper sofa in the living room.

How times have changed.