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Habitat for Humanity Clarence Place Affordable Homeownership Development

Oxford

Description

Council waived one-half of the water and wastewater capacity benefit charges for Habitat's Clarence Place affordable home development, cutting the nonprofit's utility hookup costs.

Impact summary

Keeps affordable homeownership units on track despite prevailing wage and infrastructure cost increases.

Applicant

Name: Habitat for Humanity

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · City Council

Approved7–0, unanimous

Last discussed May 19, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

May 19, 2026Approved 7–0

City Council - May 19, 2026

Council waived half the water and sewer capacity charges to keep the affordable homes project moving after cost overruns.

Related issues (1)

Clarence Place affordable housing project

Last discussed Jun 2, 2026

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