Past Newsletters
Breaking Ground, Building Community
We recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Homestead Gardensalongside partners, elected officials, and community members.
Years in the making, this collaborative effort between Community Home Trust, Self-Help Ventures Fund, CASA, Habitat for Humanity of Orange County, and the Town of Chapel Hill will bring 87 permanently affordable homes to the community.
Designed for the people who make Chapel Hill thrive, Homestead Gardens will offer a mix of apartments and townhomes with both rental and homeownership opportunities. With shared spaces like trails, a playground, and a community room, the neighborhood is built to foster connection and belonging.
We’re grateful to everyone who helped make this vision a reality, and excited to see this vibrant, welcoming community take root. Read more about Homestead Gardens here.
Now Available
Home News
In the past month, one more family closed on their CHT home, and three more are under contract with closings coming soon.
What’s available now: Four homes are currently available and being matched with approved buyers, with one more resale home coming soon.
Looking ahead: With 250+ new homes coming soon (including South Creek, Coker Place, and Homestead Gardens pictured below), now is an excellent time to begin your path to homeownership with CHT.
Is CHT right for you? Designed for low- to moderate-income households, CHT offers reduced home prices and down payment assistance.
You may be a good fit if you:
- Earn about 50–115% of Area Median Income (priority for ≤80%)
- Don’t currently own a home
- Have mortgage-ready finances and savings for closing costs
- Are committed to long-term homeownership
- Live or work in the Chapel Hill–Carrboro area
Next step: Ready to get started? Complete the Readiness Questionnaire to move forward.
CHT in the Community
We’re pleased to welcome Bridgit Adamou as the new President of the CHT Board of Directors. A CHT homeowner since 2011, Bridgit has served on the Board for two years and brings incredible energy, insight, and commitment to this leadership role. We’re excited for what’s ahead, learn more about Bridgit here.
Last month, CHT’s Homebuyer Support Specialist Rachel Cone and Communications Manager Shannon Massey had the opportunity to connect with community members at the UNC Wellness Expo.
In addition, CHT President and CEO Kimberly Sanchez shared her expertise on two webinar panels and participated in a meeting of the Grounded Solutions Network Board of Directors in Washington, DC.
We’re also hard at work preparing for two upcoming events for CHT homeowners, be sure to check out the details below.
To stay connected and see how CHT continues to engage across the community, follow us on social media.
For CHT Homeowners
CHT Homeowner Connect
Join us on Sunday, April 19 for a special drop-in event!
Meet CHT staff, ask questions, get information about the CHT Stewardship program and other CHT homeowner resources, ask questions, enjoy pizza and snacks, take part in family portrait sessions, and more!
Stewardship Orientation
Join the next Stewardship Orientation on Tuesday, May 12.
Designed to help CHT homeowners understand how the program works and how to use it, this class will help you feel more confident caring for your home. Attend in person or join virtually.
Explore and Engage
Join the next CHT Neighborhood Tour on Thursday, May 7 at 3:00 pm. These tours are a great opportunity to see CHT homes up close and ask questions about our programs. Register Here
North Carolina Housing Finance Agency recently released the NC Housing Snapshot, an interactive tool showcasing data on the state of housing for NC as a whole, and in each county.
Aura Booth Park is now leasing 29 affordable apartments in Chapel Hill, available to households earning up to 65% and 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI). Learn more