CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – The City Council will soon consider three ordinances to address the need for affordable housing for families in Clarksville.

The first measures will allow the city to purchase property in partnership with two nonprofits: Habitat for Humanity and the Appalachian Service Project (ASP).

“The City of Clarksville aims to retain long-term affordability, stabilize vulnerable neighborhoods, prevent displacement of existing residents, and ensure that affordable housing stock remains accessible to lower-income households,” said the ordinance pertaining to their partnership with Habitat for Humanity. “The City of Clarksville prioritizes developing affordable housing as a high priority due to limited inventory, rising demand, and increasing construction costs, all of which contribute to affordability challenges.”

The city has received federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds, which can be used for the purchase. The property would then be donated to Habitat. The property for Habitat is on Ford Street.

In the partnership with the ASP, the nonprofit intends to construct single-family houses for three families who lost their homes in the Dec. 9, 2023 tornado. “The city recognizes the ongoing housing needs of displaced families and seeks to expand access to safe, decent, and affordable housing as part of its recovery strategy,” said the ordinance.

The properties designed for the ASP initiative are at 1321 Cedar St, and the city is expected to use federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds for this ordinance as well.

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Partnership with CMCSS program

The city is also looking to provide housing for families in the CMCSS Families in Transition Program, which supports students and their families facing housing insecurity.

The city is looking to purchase a quadplex at 1709 Manning Drive to provide temporary housing for these families, saying it’s in the best interest of the city to support initiatives that reduce homelessness, promote educational continuity and strengthen the well-being of children and families.

What’s next

The City Council will hold two meetings on Thursday, June 26. The first will be a special session at 4 p.m., as the council looks to approve the FY 2026 budget for a second time. Their executive session will take place at 4:30 p.m.

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