Warner Robins receives $1.5 million to build new affordable housing units, ready by 2025

The City of Warner Robins received a $1.5 million grant to construct new single-family housing for low to moderate-income homebuyers, according to an announcement from the city Friday.

The housing units are expected to become available by 2025, Kate Hogan, director of Community and Economic Development told The Telegraph. Interested residents can be put on a waitlist by calling the city office.

The grant, provided by Georgia’s Community HOME Investment Program, was designed to “bolster our community’s housing stock and enhance accessibility to quality housing,” a press release states.

The grant is part of a $13 million distribution to 19 communities in Georgia, administered by the state’s Department of Community Affairs.

Through a partnership with a local developer, the housing units will offer “modern amenities and quality construction at affordable price points,” according to the statement.

The city has not yet chosen a developer, and the units do not yet have a price point, Hogan said.

The average home value in Warner Robins is $199,126, which is 6.8% more than it was in 2023, according to Zillow. About 11% of Warner Robins’ residents live in poverty, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Mayor LaRhonda Patrick commended federal, state and local entities that will collaborate on the development and address the ongoing issue of housing affordability.

“This award marks a pivotal moment for our city as we strive to meet the housing needs of our residents. By investing in the construction of new affordable homes, we are not only providing shelter, but also fostering community growth and economic stability.”