Montco launches Homes for All to help residents find affordable housing

Montgomery County officials announced today the launch of an advocacy and informational resource website, Homes for All, to help residents find affordable housing availabilities.

From the website:

Homes For All is the result of ongoing collaboration among county government, municipalities, local residents, advocates, and developers. Homes For All identifies, evaluates, and recommends public, private, and social sector strategies to ensure that everyone who lives, works, learns, and invests in Montgomery County has an equal opportunity to live in an affordable home and a thriving community.

According to officials, the initiative was first launched in 2023 and includes a report that identifies, evaluates, and recommends public, private, and social sector strategies.

“In the last five years the median house price in Montgomery County has soared by $140,000, but median household income has risen by less than $1,000,” said Neil Makhija, Montgomery County Commissioner in a statement. “As the cost of housing continues to increase at a rapid rate and incomes stagnate, people at all stages of life in Montgomery County find it nearly impossible to purchase, maintain, and stay in homes that support their families and their futures. Homes for All promotes the groundwork to increase affordable housing in Montgomery County so that we can provide a better quality of life for all demographics.”

As of April, the median sales price for a house in Montgomery County was $450,000 and average rent for a two-bedroom apartment was $1,886 per month, which is 60% higher than the Pennsylvania average.

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