Affordable, income-based housing is a key part of Sterling Land Trust’s mission of combatting gentrification and fighting against the forced displacement of Sterling residents.

The Sterling Land Trust cut the ribbon on its first affordable rental home in November of 2019. The brand new home is 1,200 square feet, has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. The rent is income-based.

The Land Trust partnered with the City of Greenville, who helped to fund the project along with contributions from Bon Secours St. Francis Health Systems and Greenville County. The Land Trust hopes to expand its housing program, looking to create multi-family options in the future..