FALLS VILLAGE – Tenants are expected to move into newly renovated apartments at 21 Miner St. in mid-April, marking another step forward in the Falls Village Housing Trust’s efforts to expand affordable housing options.
Construction is nearing completion, according to FVHT president Jandi Hanna, who said tenants have already been secured for two of the building’s three apartments.
The building includes two two-bedroom units and one unit that can be configured as either two or three bedrooms. Nearby, at 17 Miner St., the trust is developing two additional two-bedroom units, including one that is handicapped-accessible.
The trust had hoped tenants at 21 Miner St. would move in on April 1, but contractor Brenden Lee identified additional repairs needed for the porch roof, delaying occupancy by at least two weeks.
Hanna said she was pleased with the renovations, noting the natural light in the units as well as the inclusion of in-unit washers and dryers.
The trust has also finalized the transfer of ownership from Habitat for Humanity to the trust for the River Road Homes development, which will feature 16 energy-efficient rental units that will have two and three bedrooms.
Hanna said the next step for River Road will focus on site preparation, including tree clearing, stump grinding, and road bed construction.
A nonprofit organization founded in 2016, the Falls Village Housing Trust provides income-qualified individuals and families with affordable housing opportunities through ownership, rental, and rent-to-own programs supported by grants, loans, and donations.
