Affordable Housing in Chester — Grace Manor
Summary
Council approved a mortgage satisfaction and ownership transfer for Jefferis Square in Chester, returning $900,000 to the county HOME program while a deed restriction keeps the property affordable through 2043.
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
$900,000 returns to the county's HOME program revolving fund.
Residents of Jefferis Square, whose homes remain affordable through 2043.
Mentions & discussions (3)
County Council - Jul 14, 2026
A $650,000 HOME Program allocation through a tri-party agreement was scheduled to fund ten single-family homes at the Grace Manor Affordable Housing Project in Chester.
County Council - Jun 17, 2026
Council approved a mortgage satisfaction and ownership transfer for Jefferis Square in Chester, returning $900,000 to the county HOME program while a deed restriction keeps the property affordable through 2043.
County Council - Jun 16, 2026
The county will release its $900,000 mortgage on Jefferis Square, a 36-unit affordable apartment building in Chester, so a new owner can buy and renovate it. The property stays affordable housing through the early 2040s, and the $900,000 goes back into the county's affordable housing fund for future projects.
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