New 36-unit affordable rental community coming to south McAllen

MCALLEN, Texas - Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham visited south McAllen this week to participate in a groundbreaking ceremony for a new multifamily housing complex.Buckingham said the General Land Office was awarding $5 million to build Jackson Road Apartments, a 36-unit affordable rental community. She said all 36 units are guaranteed for low- to moderate-income (LMI) residents. The funding is coming from a federal government program to help with disaster recovery.Among the dignitaries at the event were state Sen. Juan Hinojosa, Hidalgo County Judge Richard Cortez, Hidalgo County Commissioner Everardo Villarreal, McAllen City Commissioner Omar Quintanilla, and McAllen Chamber of Commerce Chairman and former McAllen Mayor Jim Darling.“Anytime we can find affordable housing for our people, that's not only a good thing, that's a great thing,” said Judge Cortez.“We are excited today to be here to break ground on this wonderful $5 million project that is going to help over 36 families, all low- to moderate-income, find a place to start and grow and gain that prosperity, judge,” Buckingham,” said.Also present was Bill Fisher, representing the co-developers, Rise Residential and Sphinx Development. Fisher said a one-bedroom apartment to rent in McAllen can cost at least $1,000 a month. He said the affordable housing available at Jackson Road Apartments will cost $300 a month.Editor's Note: Go to the Rio Grande Guardian International News Service website to read the full story.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.