Our Mission
To develop safe, permanently affordable housing for persons of low to moderate-income and to work with all interested public and private parties towards this objective.
Advocates for
Real
Community
Housing
(ARCH)
Developing Permanently Affordable Housing Solutions
Raising the Roof on Affordability
ARCH has launched a second line of business that directly assists our moderate-income households—those who earn too much for federally funded housing but not enough to live here. Private funding makes housing more accessible to the workforce and allows for partnerships with specific industries and employers. Using private funds and partnerships, ARCH is delivering housing for our workforce.
ARCH actively acquires land and homes to ensure ongoing affordability.
Nuestra Misión
Desarrollar viviendas seguras y asequibles para personas de ingresos bajos a moderados y trabajar con todas las partes interesadas, públicas y privadas, para lograr este objetivo.
The Project Pipeline
It's bigger than you think!
ARCH is constantly working towards bridging the housing affordability gap. At any given time, ARCH has developments in every stage of the pipeline. The entire process takes at least two years, but often up to five years.
STEP ONE
Identify & Purchase Land
1 Month to Several Years
The development process begins with identifying and purchasing land.
STEP TWO
Land Entitlement
3 to 6 Months
The land is entitled, which means it goes through the city approval process.
STEP THREE
Housing Design Process
3 to 4 Months
ARCH designs the house. This includes architecture and engineering.
STEP FOUR
Building Permit Process
2-4 Weeks
ARCH submits the designs to the county for a building permit.
STEP FIVE
Construction
12 Months
Materials begin to arrive and construction follows once a permit is acquired.
STEP SIX
Family Moves In
Immediately
The full process takes anywhere from two to five years after the initial purchase of land.
Projects Underway
Using private philanthropy and partnerships, ARCH is delivering housing for the workforce. Projects underway include partnerships with:
St. Lukes Wood River
12 homes for hospital employees
Blaine County School District
Six to eight homes
The City of Bellevue
Duplex property development
ARPA Funding
$990K workforce housing initiative partner
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