Sanford and Lee County Launch $7M Affordable Housing Project

Sanford and Lee County officially began construction on the W.T. Wilson Ridge subdivision, a new affordable housing development. The project, which represents an investment of over $7 million, will include 48 single-family homes and a 16-unit apartment complex dedicated to permanent supportive housing. The development utilizes a community land trust model to expand affordable homeownership opportunities for local residents.

The project is a public-private partnership designed to address the growing need for affordable housing in the area. It combines local, state, and private funding to create a mixed-use development that includes permanent supportive housing.