CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The City of Clarksville is looking to donate a portion of land off Kraft Street to Habitat for Humanity for use in providing housing for low-income families.
The portion of land is located at 912 Roman St., and the ordinance for the donation was introduced last month to the City Council, which approved it unanimously on first reading.
According to Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Rob Selkow, the way the local organization differs from most others is when families have gone through their homeowner education process, they are taken on a tour to look at all of the properties to determine which lot is appropriate to their family’s needs. If the ordinance passes second reading, 912 Roman St. will be added to the list of possible properties for a family in need.
Selkow said while they all have similar characteristics, they are attractive, accessible, energy efficient homes made with good materials. He also said Habitat for Humanity in Clarksville-Montgomery County have built around 113 homes up to this point, with the addition of two more homes on the way.
“When the city comes in as a partner as they have on this and makes a property like this available, it allows us to serve people in the lowest income category in Clarksville-Montgomery County,” Selkow told Clarksville Now. “Some people otherwise would never have a path to home ownership.”
“Our city has been a long-time supporter of Habitat for Humanity, and this latest property transfer will help another family achieve their dream of homeownership,” said City Mayor Joe Pitts. “And no one does that better in our community than Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County.”
The City Council will vote on the ordinance for a second time Thursday, Aug. 1. Their regular session meeting will be held at 6 p.m.