Home First Development and Green Light signed a co-developer agreement with Salem-based Black-led church, Seed of Faith Ministries, to bring Gussie Belle Commons to life. The project was funded through a $17.85 million LIFT award from Oregon Housing and Community Services and $17.77 million in LIHTC equity through CREA and CVS Health/Aetna. The community includes a mix of 1-, 2-, 3-, and 4-bedroom homes, with a large community building and outdoor amenities. All homes are Earth Advantage Gold Certified. Twenty-four homes are reserved at 30% AMI for referrals through our resident service partners, Seed of Faith Ministries and Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, and 96 homes serve households at 60% AMI.

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Phase 2 will bring 60 more units to the development and could also include an affordable daycare center in the lot adjacent to the property.