EBOR holds Affordable Housing Forum

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
https://dceo.illinois.gov/smallbizassistance/b2b.html