Black Hills Vision is fully engaged in supporting the development of jobs throughout our Black Hills region.  This is a worthy challenge, however, an often overlooked consequence of new jobs is the need for affordable housing.  Housing prices have increased significantly more that average wages and this anomaly is likely to continue.

To compliment job growth, area banks are working to establish an organization that will partner with local non-profits and governmental agencies to increase funding sources and provide expertise for developing affordable housing within the Black Hills.

While the organization is in the formative stage, the concept is supported by all of the existing groups focused on housing.  It is anticipated to become operational during the 4th quarter of 2006.

Links:

• South Dakota Housing Development Authority
• Governor's Office of Economic Development
• South Dakota Association of REALTORS®

Who to Contact: South Dakota Housing Development Authority