 Open House at Arrow Point Acres
(June 2010) The Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Housing Department is hosting its 4th Annual Open House event at Arrow Point Acres Saturday, June 12, 2010 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. This event is open to the general public.
June is National Homeownership month and every year the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina Housing Department hosts its own open house to showcase its homeownership program. Although this is the 4th Annual Open House for the department, this will be the second time it has hosted an event at the Arrow Point Subdivision, according to Housing and Financial Education Manager, Kathy Locklear.
Arrow Point Acres, a rental development started in 2009, will serve tribal members at or below 60% of the National Median Income. “All the homes will be Energy Star certified, providing a tremendous savings to the tenants on their utility bills,” stated New Construction Manager Leon Revels, Jr. There will be 50 homes with three various floor plans of three bedrooms and two bathrooms, complete with a stove, refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, trash-pickup and lawn care. However, six out of the 50 will be made to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Currently there are seven houses complete and ready for occupation; in about two more months 16 more houses will be available. As part of the basic application process, interested tribal members should expect to complete an application, pass the credit requirements and background check. “We have received 100 applications, but until every home is occupied we will continue to accept applications,” stated Locklear. Other thresholds for the household have to be met as well such as income, credit and criminal records for every adult living in the home.
The rental property is available to any tribal member meeting all the requirements regardless if they are a single-family unit or above. The rent for the units ranges from $400 to $485, depending on the square footage of the home. “There is a difference between the two sites,” continued Locklear, “Arrow Point is part of our homeownership program and Arrow Point Acres is part of our rental program.”
Interested tribal members do not need to bring anything with them the day of the open house. However, they may come to the Lumbee Tribal Housing Complex starting Monday, June 21, 2010 to start the application process. To find out where you are in relation to the National Median Income or want more information please contact, Susie Graham with GEM Management at 910-522-5466. You may also contact Housing and Financial Education Manager, Kathy Locklear at 910-521-7861.
CONTACT:
Kendra Danielle Chavis, Public Affairs Specialist
Office: 910.522.2187
Email: kdchavis@lumbeetribe.com |
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