The Housing Trust Fund represents one of the county’s largest investments in affordable housing, with $1.9 million dedicated to affordable housing preservation and development since 2018. Under the direction of the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and the Board of County Commissioners, this fund has supported new affordable developments and provided repair services to county residents. County staff are working to provide updated information on the impacts of Housing Trust Fund projects. Reports will be presented to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee and made available on the Housing Trust Fund page.

“As Chatham County keeps growing and housing costs increase for residents, I’m proud to see the work done through the Housing Trust Fund,” said Mike Dasher, Chatham County Board of Commissioners Chair. “This is an important investment in Chatham County. When we help our elderly and disabled homeowners stay safely in their homes, and make sure our teachers, nurses, first responders, and customer service workers have places to live and take part in the community where they work, Chatham remains a place where everyone can thrive.”

More information on the 2024-2025 Housing Trust Fund application process is available on the 2024-2025 Application page or by contacting Housing and Community Development Officer Jamie Andrews.

Fee reimbursement related to affordable housing development follows a separate process. Policy around impact and development fee reimbursement is available in the Fee Reimbursement Policy or by contacting Housing and Community Development Director Jason Smith.