City approves partnership to expand affordable housing in northwest Huntsville

Published on October 23, 2025

Homeownership dreams are taking shape in northwest Huntsville with the City’s approval of an agreement with Family Services Center to turn an empty lot on Olson Street into a welcoming, affordable home for a local family.

Family Services Center Inc. is a certified Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO). The agreement allows the nonprofit to use $238,750 in federal HOME Investment Partnerships funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to construct an affordable home at 6204 Olson St. NW. The project aligns with the City’s ongoing efforts to expand homeownership opportunities for low- and moderate-income families and support neighborhood revitalization in northwest Huntsville.

Under terms of the agreement, Family Services Center will oversee all aspects of the project, including land acquisition, construction and the eventual sale of the completed three-bedroom home to an income-qualified household. The property must remain within federal affordability standards for a minimum period of 15 years, as required by federal guidelines. It will be subject to ongoing monitoring by the City’s Community Development Department.

This project continues Huntsville’s strong partnership with local CHDOs to promote stable, affordable housing and neighborhood investment. By leveraging HUD’s HOME program, the City and its nonprofit partners help residents achieve the dream of homeownership while ensuring long-term affordability and compliance with fair housing, accessibility and energy-efficiency standards.