MHO received a highly competitive 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) award for its Star Point development in Asheville, NC. In addition to obtaining what will equate to nearly $10 Million in federal tax credit equity, Star Point also received … Read More
Mountain Housing Opportunities is pleased to announce Geoffrey Barton as the affordable housing non-profit’s new President and CEO. Geoffrey replaces Scott Dedman, who retired in early August after 30 years in the role. Geoffrey brings significant experience in affordable housing … Read More
The need for affordable housing in western North Carolina has never been greater. Mountain Housing Opportunities is working to meet this need through development of both new affordable rental communities and new affordable homes for sale. Mountain Housing Opportunities … Read More
Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) is excited to announce a special philanthropic commitment from The Biltmore Company in honor of MHO’s 35th Anniversary: a $35,000 Matching Gift Challenge. Beginning in June, Biltmore will match all donations made to MHO on a … Read More
June is shaping up to be an award-winning month for Mountain Housing Opportunities. Scott Dedman, MHO’s President and Executive Director, accepted the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce’s Excellence in Public Service Award and MHO’s East Haven Apartments received CAHEC’s 2023 … Read More
With this acquisition, MHO celebrates both Mental Health Awareness Month and Affordable Housing Month. Mountain Housing Opportunities (MHO) is proud to announce an expansion of its affordable housing portfolio serving residents of western North Carolina. MHO has the unique opportunity … Read More
Each member of MHO’s current Self-Help Homeownership cohort has traveled a different path to owning a home. This group of six households connected in the Spring of 2022 when they started constructing their new homes in Spring Garden, one of … Read More
Andrea and Justin are no strangers to hard work. They live on a rural property in Northwest Buncombe County where they operate a small family farm. They raise sheep, pigs, chickens, cows, seasonal vegetables, flowers, and, among other things, their … Read More
We can build more efficient, well-located homes by educating our community and ourselves about green building practices. In this way, we conserve natural resources, protect the environment, and serve our primary mission—to build and improve homes, neighborhoods, communities, and lives.
In 2022, Dawn wasn’t sure she was going to make it. She wasn’t sure if she could find the strength and motivation to continue. After two serious bouts of illness left her disabled, Dawn relied on a walker for balance. … Read More