Pima County Invests $1 Million in Affordable Housing Project, Angels Crossing, to Support Homeownership
Pima County has invested $1 million in gap funding to support Angels Crossing, a new affordable housing development in Tucson. This investment has enabled 12 families to receive keys to their new homes, marking a significant step towards homeownership for residents like Karina Morales, a single mother who previously shared a bedroom with her son. The project, developed by Habitat for Humanity, requires residents to contribute 250 hours of 'sweat equity' by working on their homes alongside volunteers, in addition to completing financial literacy and homebuyer education courses. This initiative aligns with Pima County's broader commitment to affordable housing, as outlined in its One Pima Initiative and Prosperity Initiative, which aim to strengthen neighborhoods and the local economy. The county's Board of Supervisors has approved over $20 million in gap funding for 28 projects since 2022, aiming to preserve or develop 1,857 affordable housing units.