PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project includes construction of 28 cottages (22 – 1 Bedroom Units and 6 – 2 Bedroom Units) for veterans in Felicity. The units will be able to accommodate individuals and small families. There will be a 20-year affordability period with accompanying deed restriction on land development. The village is open to homeless veterans in Clermont County. Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority (CMHA) will own the land and ground lease to the non-profit company, Clermont Housing Corporation, who will manage the day-to-day management of the properties. All cottages will meet HUD HQS standards and are rented at or below fair market rate. The project will be LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Certified, which means the buildings will not only be comfortable for occupants, but also energy efficient.
HOUSING UNITS
10 HUD-VASH Units 8 – 1 Bedroom Units 2 – 2 Bedroom Units
8 Market Rent* Units 6 – 1 Bedroom Units 2 – 2 Bedroom Units
10 Transitional Housing Units 8 – 1 Bedroom Units 2 – 2 Bedroom Units
The plan calls for 3 HUD VASH Units, 3 Market Rent Units, and 1 of the Transitional Housing Units to be handicap accessible, the other units will all be ADA Compliant.
*Market Rent = unsubsidized but will be affordable rent equal to or lower than FMR.
UNIT AMENITIES
Units will come furnished. They will have designated parking spots and individual patio areas. The units will all have broadband access and stackable washer/dryer.
PROPERTY AMENITIES
The property will have:
• security system
• off-street parking
• large parking capacity (designated parking spots/room for mobile health van)
• green space with a sheltered area (possible pickleball court)
• Broadband/internet access
• Handicap accessible units and community center
• Community center will contain:
• on-site clinical services provided by the V.A.
• on-site property management
• a computer/media space
• additional office space for visiting clinical/social service/medical services
• public bathrooms
• kitchen area
• all purpose room for large gatherings & events
• possible basement
SUPPORT FOR PROJECT
• Clermont County Commissioners
• Franklin Township & City of Felicity
• Clermont Metropolitan Housing Authority & Clermont Housing Corporation
• Veteran’s Administration
• Duke Energy
PROJECT COST
The proposed construction cost is estimated to be $4,000,000 TO $5,000,000.
