Springfield Initiative for Affordable Homes

An initiative to increase the number of affordable homes available in Springfield is being launched on January 15th. The first step in the initiative is to learn from potential home-buyers what features they are looking for in a home, what people want the neighborhoods to be like, and how much they want to pay for a home. People who hope to buy a home within the next few years are asked to come and express their opinions on January 15th at 5:30 in the Library Meeting Room at City Hall (225 Fifth Street, Springfield, OR).

The initiative is being conducted by a non-profit community development organization, NEDCO who is planning on either building new homes or renovating existing homes. NEDCO has developed over 130 quality affordable homes that have been sold to families with low to moderate income levels. Since 1979 NEDCO (Neighborhood Economic Development Corporation) has been working to improve the economic well being of individuals, families, and neighborhoods through homeownership education, building quality affordable homes, neighborhood revitalization and small business development. NEDCO also operates the Homeownership Center of Lane County that offers information about special down payment and loan assistance programs for first time homebuyers, referrals to weatherization and repair programs, and general housing referrals.

The Springfield Initiative for Affordable Homes is a chance for future homebuyers to influence the type of new homes that are developed in Springfield - and the price ranges for those homes. The opinions and suggestions of all potential homebuyers are very important and very much wanted!

Advance registration for the January 15th gathering is helpful, but not required. Contact NEDCO by calling 345-7106 or by emailing at Contacting Us.