Through this partnership project, four new, afforable, single family homes have been built in each of the past two years. The first year carpentry program at the Northwest Technical College completed two homes which are being sold by the HRA to moderate income, first-time home buyers. The Bemidji High School completed ahouse that it built for the Bemidji Area Habitat for Humanity. The high school students also provided significant assistance to a second Habitat for Humanity project, clearly demonstrating the value of the partnership. This project will continue to provide new, affordable housing units in Beltrami County.
Plans are currently underway for the next four units.
In addition, the HRA will work with Bemidji High School on the construction of an additional housing unit in 1996-97. The HRA is also supporting the development of an affordable, single family house in Kelliher during the upcoming school year. Funding for the projects has been secured, and construction will begin in September. These projects will result in six new units in the next year. The HRDC has provided staff support in the development of these construction activities.