Paths to Project Development: Converting Surplus Church Property into Affordable Housing (First Edition)

October 1, 2019

Paths to Project Development (First Edition) presents examples of successful conversions of surplus church property into affordable housing units. This guide is a dynamic document featuring project profiles submitted by Catholic Charities member agencies.

Summary

Each surplus church property conversion project is unique, and the recommendations offered by member agency developers are meant to help others navigate the challenges of project development from site identification to acquisition, funding and completion.

Whatever the source of surplus church property — including parishes, religious orders or dioceses — it can add value to parishes and the diocese and provide quality housing to low-income households.

A new Catholic Charities affordable housing development. It's nicely landscaped, with hot pink crepe myrtle trees. The first floor is red brick and the three stories behind it are covered in tan siding. It has many windows, giving the appearance of light-filled apartment units.

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Paths to Project Development (Second Edition) 

The Paths to Project Development series presents examples of successful conversions of surplus church property into affordable housing units to provide quality, long-lasting housing that adds value to the communities they serve.    

CCUSA is committed to addressing America’s critical affordable housing shortage by increasing and preserving affordable housing stock.

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