UPDATE, DECEMBER 18, 2024: THE APPLICATION PERIOD HAS NOW CLOSED
Avalon Housing is accepting applications for residents to live at the Grove at Veridian, the new affordable housing development on Platt Road in Ann Arbor. The homes have up to four bedrooms, making the project one of the few affordable housing opportunities for families in the area.
The Grove at Veridian is part of the Veridian at County Farm Park development. The Grove will consist of 50 units, 30 of which will be filled through Washtenaw County’s Community Housing Prioritization system (housingaccess.net).
The other 20 units will be available for individuals or families with income lower than 60 percent of the area median income – more information and applications for tenants are available at avalonhousing.org/apply. Printed copies of the application form are available at Avalon’s offices at 1327 Jones Drive in Ann Arbor. The deadline to apply is Dec. 17, 2024.
“We’re very excited to have people start moving into this amazing new community,” said Aaron Cooper, Executive Director of Avalon Housing. “The Grove at Veridian is unique for a number of reasons – its location next to County Farm Park in the heart of Ann Arbor, its inclusion in the Veridian community that includes net-zero-energy, market-rate homes, and the family-friendly units that are often very hard to find at an affordable rate.”
“We expect demand to far exceed the 20 units we have available,” he continued. “Unfortunately, it’s very difficult for the Ann Arbor community – even with all the support available – to keep up with the ever-increasing need for affordable housing.”
The Grove, like all Avalon Housing properties, will provide support services that help those exiting homelessness stay in their homes, including medical clinics, a food pantry, and on-site support staff.
After eligible applicants fill out the application form at avalonhousing.org/apply, they will be contacted by an Avalon staff person in January to obtain further information.
The target move-in date is April-July, 2025.
The project was funded using Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, County HOME funds, City of Ann Arbor Affordable Housing Millage Funds, a State Enhancement Grant, Federal Home Loan Bank Affordable Housing Program funds and private donations. The land was granted to Avalon by Washtenaw County as a condition of allowing development partner Thrive to undertake the Veridian project.
