NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, Pa. – 25 families in need will soon have homes in Northampton County thanks to a collaborative effort between the county and Habitat for Humanity Lehigh Valley.
“Homes at Forks”, the collaborative project, has received final approval from Forks Township Board of Supervisors, according to county officials.
Officials say that the 12-acre development is located off Kesslersville Road near the Two T’s Family Entertainment Center and Braden Airpark in Forks Township.
This project will provide attainable housing for 25 families in need, according to a news release.
In true Habitat for Humanity fashion, each future homeowner will contribute 250 hours of sweat equity in helping to build their home, officials said.
“We are incredibly proud of what this project represents and are eager to begin preparing the site for development,” said Northampton County Executive Tara Zrinski.
Officials say that the land was purchased in November 2022 by Habitat Lehigh Valley with support from Northampton County, which allocated $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds to the project.
“Habitat Lehigh Valley is so grateful to have such a wonderful partnership with Northampton County,” said Jessica Elliott of Habitat for Humanity Lehigh Valley. “We cannot wait to get started on making sure 25 hardworking families have a safe place to call home.”
“Last week, we finally crossed the finish line, and it is a moment worth celebrating,” Zrinski said. “More updates are forthcoming, as we move into this exciting next phase.”