Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee - June 16, 2026

The Richland County Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee convened on June 16, 2026, to hear presentations from key affordable housing organizations including the Greenville Housing Trust Fund, South Carolina Housing, and the Midlands Housing Trust Fund. The discussions focused on the organizations' roles in financing, developing, and preserving affordable housing, with detailed explanations of funding sources, loan programs, and partnership opportunities. Greenville Housing Trust Fund highlighted its $23 million investment and 1,700 homes impacted, emphasizing deep affordability and neighborhood infill projects. South Carolina Housing presented its state housing trust fund programs, including home repair and disaster assistance funding, and proposed partnerships with the county to leverage existing funds and administrative support. Midlands Housing Trust Fund detailed its lending activities, having originated approximately 50 loans resulting in 417 housing units, and discussed its capacity to provide gap financing and technical assistance to developers. Committee members inquired about partnership models, funding leverage, and operational capacities. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn after time constraints prevented further updates from the director. No formal votes on funding allocations or contract awards were recorded during this session, but the presentations laid groundwork for potential future procurement and funding decisions related to affordable housing initiatives in Richland County.