Feds award $1.5 million for affordable housing developments

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WASHINGTON — North Carolina’s 13th District was awarded $1.5 million for three affordable housing developments.

Statesville and Cleveland are part of the district.

[County helping out with Charlotte's affordable housing crisis]

Rep. Ted Budd, R-NC 13, sent a letter to the Federal Home Loan Bank System and requested the grant money earlier this year. More than 150 rental units will be built.

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