Egyptian Board of REALTORS® held an Affordable Housing Forum with local city leaders Mayor of Murphysboro Will Stephens, Benton Mayor-Elect Lee Messersmith and Carbondale Community Development Planner Ashley Gibson at the General Membership Meeting on April 13, 2023.
Each leader spoke about the housing situation in their community, programs available, potential programs, and funding.
Contact & Program Information
Murphysboro
Will Stephens
Mayor of Murphysboro
[email protected]
Housing Programs- https://revitalize62966.com/housing/#tools
Carbondale
Ashley Gibson
Carbondale Community Development Planner
618-457-3258
[email protected]
City- Funded Housing Programs – https://explorecarbondale.com/179/City-Funded-Housing-Programs
Benton
Lee Messersmith
Mayor – Elect
618-439-6131
Bentonil.com
Southern Illinois
Small Business Grant – Back to Business – Applications Due May 10, 2023
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