The City of Greenville has started its 50-in-10 Affordable Housing Initiative, an ambitious new plan to construct 50 affordable housing units over the next 10 years.

To accomplish its lofty goal, the City of Greenville is partnering with a variety of local entities. Partners in the first phase include Pitt Community College, Pitt County, Greenville Utilities Commission, ECU Health, and private donors Parker and Becky Overton.

Homes in the first phase will be built by students in the Pitt Community College Construction and Industrial Technology program, offering them hands-on experience and workforce development while serving the community. Once constructed on campus, the homes will be relocated to City-owned parcels near West Sixth Street, including areas where Davis Street intersects with Cherry and Imperial Streets. Income from the sale of the properties will be reinvested in additional affordable homes in the community to support the 50-in-10 efforts.

This collaborative initiative reflects a dual investment in affordable housing and workforce development. The project will increase homeownership opportunities for low- to moderate-income households while preparing local students for careers in the skilled trades. Upon completion of the homes, the City and PCC will evaluate the potential to scale the model in future years to support the City's long-term goal of delivering 50 affordable housing units in 10 years.

For more information about the 50-in-10 Affordable Housing Initiative, contact the Neighborhood and Business Services Department at (252) 329-4660.