Solutions for financing the Housing Opportunity Fund has the RTT in the crosshairs. By: Neil Strebig   Since the creation of a committed Affordable Housing Trust Fund (commonly referred to as the Housing Opportunity Fund or HOF) last year, the debate over an increase to the Realty Transfer Tax (RTT)...

Photo by Alyse HornPhoto taken during the hearing on September 21. By Alyse Horn On Wednesday, September 21, a public hearing was held in Council Chambers at the City County Building, 414 Grant St., to discuss a Housing Opportunity Fund and allow city residents to voice their opinions. The Housing O...

Photo from the post agenda meeting on July 20. By Alyse Horn Over a year ago, Mayor Bill Peduto appointed an Affordable Housing Task force, made up of many experts, advocates, and community representatives to address the need for affordable housing in the City. The task force has been working for ov...