North Adams City Council members have unanimously voted to create an affordable housing trust, set to take effect on January 1, 2026.
The trust will require time to be set up, but Councilor Andrew Fitch believes that at least $150,000 in the trust would be sufficient to launch "a meaningful program."
An affordable housing trust is a local fund, typically managed by a city or town, that is dedicated to maintaining and building housing for low- to moderate-income residents.
"a meaningful program" - Councilor Andrew Fitch
Author's summary: North Adams establishes affordable housing trust to help low-income residents.