Civis Foundation's housing work in Cuyler-Brownville addresses Savannah's affordable housing crisis through partnerships with the City of Savannah, Savannah Land Bank Authority, Community Housing Services Agency (CHSA), and the Historic Savannah Foundation.
Far too many families in Savannah have been priced out of their homes, according to the Housing Savannah Task Force. About 40% of households in the city cannot afford quality housing, and a single person would have to work 2.5 minimum-wage jobs just to afford a one-bedroom apartment.
Without housing security, communities cannot thrive, and culture suffers. Civis is committed to helping Savannah push back. To start, we launched a partnership with the Savannah Land Bank Authority, the Community Housing Services Agency (CHSA), and the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund to build or preserve nearly 100 homes in Cuyler-Brownville. The initiative includes over $5 million in capital investment and an additional $1 million grant to the Savannah Affordable Housing Fund for home improvements, new housing, and down-payment assistance.
