BJHT Activity – Beaufort Jasper Housing Trust https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com Expanding Access to Affordable Housing Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:33:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 Annual Report Released https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/annual-report-released/ Wed, 04 Sep 2024 20:21:14 +0000 https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/?p=1353

The Beaufort-Jasper Housing Trust, Inc. is delighted to share our Inaugural Annual Report. We take great pride in the strides we’ve made and are excited about the promising future that lies ahead.

We are grateful for the ongoing support and remain committed to working alongside our partners to create and preserve affordable and workforce housing in Beaufort and Jasper Counties.

]]> Events Attended this Month https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/events-attended-this-month/ Thu, 18 Jul 2024 18:55:20 +0000 https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/?p=1283
  • Events Attended This Month
  • Lowcountry Affordable Housing Coalition Symposium Planning Meeting
  • 2025 QAP Roundtable Discussion with SC Housing, Columbia SC
  • PRICE public hearing with SC Housing
  • Beaufort County Council – Community Services and Land Use Committee Meeting and Finance Committee Meeting
  • Coastal Community Foundation Listening Session
]]> SC Housing Updates https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/sc-housing-updates/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:00:16 +0000 https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/?p=1070 BJHT staff participated in a 2025 Qualified Allocation Plan (QAP) roundtable discussion last month. The QAP is the guiding document that developers use for new affordable housing units. The applications with the highest points will qualify for the limited state and federal tax credits available each year. BJHT will be sure to announce any approved projects for 2024 once final scoring has taken place.

On June 21, 2024, SC Housing announced that Palmetto Heroes program was closed for 2024. We anticipate this program will return again in 2025. Don’t forget that SC Housing has other homebuyer incentive programs that are available year-round. Qualifications vary by program, but you can contact an Approved Lender to get more information!

]]> Commitments for Funding Home Repairs and First-Time Homebuyers Programs https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/commitments-for-funding/ Fri, 28 Jun 2024 20:08:51 +0000 https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/?p=1074 The Board of Directors approved funding totaling $984,000 for home repair and homebuyer assistance at their May meeting. Eight organizations will receive funding to further their programs. This significant milestone is a direct result of an open, public RFP process and the support of our funding partners including, The State of SC, Beaufort County and Jasper County, the City of Beaufort, the Town of Bluffton, the City of Hardeeville, the Town of Hilton Head Island, the Town of Port Royal, and the Town of Yemassee. Funding will transfer after due diligence is complete and approved. The organizations approved for funding are:

Home Repair Program Funding Recipients

  • The Deep Well Project
  • Beaufort-Jasper Economic Opportunity Commission
  • Town of Bluffton
  • Jasper County Neighbors United
  • St. Helena Island Gullah Community Housing Project, Inc.
  • Rise with Living Hope

Homebuyer Assistance Program Funding Recipients

  • Habitat for Humanity of the Lowcountry
  • Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation
  • Jasper County Neighbors United
  • Rise with Living Hope
]]> Partnership with Coastal Community Development Corporation https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/partnership-with-coastal-community-development-corporation-2/ Sat, 22 Jun 2024 18:36:25 +0000 https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/?p=1274

The partnership among the Beaufort Jasper Housing Trust (BJHT), Beaufort County, and the Coastal Community Development Corporation (CCDC) is now in progress. BJHT will provide funds to CCDC to develop workforce housing for the service industry in southern Beaufort County. The Trust is eager to collaborate with CCDC and support their innovative strategies to address workforce housing challenges in and around Hilton Head Island. CCDC aims to preserve local workforce housing by acquiring existing homes in the region and renting them to
local workers at rates based on household income.

  • Other Events Attended This Month
  • Lowcountry Affordable Housing Coalition Meeting
  • Federal Home Loan Bank Atlanta Meeting
  • Coastal Community Foundation and the region Post & Courier Panel Discussion
  • Beaufort Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Legislative Reception
]]> Groundbreaking Ceremony for “The May” https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/groundbreaking-ceremony-for-the-may/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 18:47:17 +0000 https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/?p=1276

On Thursday, May 30, 2024, the Town of Bluffton marked the groundbreaking of a new affordable housing community featuring 12 homes on May River Road. Board members from BJHT, key lawmakers, and contributors to the project were in attendance. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Town of Bluffton and Workforce State of Mind, LLC, with numerous local partners playing a role in reaching this milestone. The community is expected to open in Spring 2025.

]]> Activities of Our New Executive Director https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/activities-of-our-new-executive-director/ Thu, 30 May 2024 17:50:32 +0000 https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/?p=1259 Our new Executive Director, Claude Hicks, began his duties on April 1, 2024. Since starting, he has engaged with numerous local officials, been present at various meetings, disseminated information, and taken part in both local and state-level housing information and training sessions.

  • Port Royal Town Council, attended 1st reading and working session regarding council’s proposed 12-month moratorium on multi-family housing developments
  • Attended Town of Hilton Head Island Displacement Workshop
  • Attended SC Housing Trust Fund Participation Certification Training Session
]]> Home Repair and Homebuyer Assistance Programs https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/home-repair-and-homebuyer-assistance-programs/ Thu, 23 May 2024 17:14:28 +0000 https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/?p=1196 We are currently interviewing each organization that has applied for funding through our Home Repair and Homebuyer Assistance RFP. We received applications from more than ten organizations, with total requests exceeding $1 million. The Board will review these requests and make decisions regarding the funding at the upcoming May Board meeting.

]]> Fond Farewell to Dana Totman https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/fond-farewell-to-dana-totman/ Tue, 21 May 2024 17:09:45 +0000 https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/?p=1243

We bid farewell to Interim Executive Director, Dana Totman, in April. In his time with BJHT, Dana exemplified resilience, dedication and a deep commitment to the mission of providing affordable housing solutions in our region. He stepped into the role with knowledge and grace, guiding the organization through a transitional period and providing stability when we needed it the most. Dana’s strategic vision steered BJHT in the right direction and set the stage for continued growth and success. We wish Dana all the best in his future endeavors!

]]> Commitment to Fund Main Street Village https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/commitment-to-fund-main-street-village/ Mon, 20 May 2024 17:04:44 +0000 https://bjht.millerdesignandmarketing.com/?p=1241

Commitment for Funding Main Street Village at Hardeeville

BJHT is pleased to announce the commitment to fund of Main Street Village at Hardeeville to BBR Development, LLC. The organization will receive a loan of $440,000 from BJHT to develop a new affordable housing community in the city of Hardeeville, SC. The first phase of the project will consist of 80 apartment homes (studio, 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms). The Developer has filed a preliminary tax credit application with SC Housing. With an award of federal and state housing tax credits, construction is anticipated to begin in Spring 2025.

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