Apply Now to Own an Emerson Village Townhome
Our five new townhomes for local wage earners will be ready to occupy this fall! Learn if you are eligible and how to qualify. Then shop for your new home. Apply now! >> GO TO OWNERSHIP PAGE
An Open Letter to Lake Chelan’s Second Home Owners
To Our Vacation Homeowner Neighbors, Whether you are “sheltering in place” at your second home community in Lake Chelan or riding it out closer to home, we want to stay in touch and let you know how life is carrying on in Chelan. Our community is thankful for our “essential” workers who keep us safe
OUR WORK CONTINUES
Beginning April 15th, prospective homebuyers can apply online at chelanvalleyhousing.org/own for the income qualified townhomes at Emerson Village. Designed by Forte Architects, the 5-townhome community is being built by K & L Homes, with occupancy expected in the fall of 2020. CHELAN—In these challenging times, the CVHT is encouraged to see how our
New Housing Trust Executive Director Writes an Open Letter to Our Valley
I am thrilled to be recently appointed as the Executive Director for the Chelan Valley Housing Trust (CVHT). This non-profit is fulfilling a much-needed void in our community and is a passion for me. CVHT has a mission to build permanently affordable homes to allow lower-to-middle income folks ($30-52K annual household income) to live here
50-Mile Commute to Put Food on the Table
An iconic Chelan restaurant where locals and tourists enjoy home cooked food along with the gift of gab, the Apple Cup employs a waitstaff who are ambassadors for the town’s natural charm. Yet, for one of the staff members, it’s a town that she may never call home. “It’s extremely frustrating knowing I can never
Attainable housing is becoming a reality
CHELAN—Over the past year, the Chelan Valley Housing Trust (CVHT) has evolved from a small group seeking solutions to Chelan’s housing crisis to an organization ready to break ground on their first project. By announcing a five-home development for middle income home buyers, CVHT’s vision of providing attainable housing is becoming a reality. “A home
Chelan Valley Housing Trust Announces First Project
Chelan Valley Housing Trust board and committee members gather on the site of the future Emerson Village, their first community for income-qualified home buyers. Pictured from left to right are President Tim Hollingsworth, Administrator Rachael Goldie, Charlie Guildner, John Gasper, Sandy Calicoat, Mike Cooney, Interim Treasurer Randy Atkins, Bob May, Vice President Clint Campbell, Secretary Arlene Abbott and Diane Leigh... READ MORE
Rachael’s Story
I am a 4th generation Chelan native. My parents and grandparents were orchardists, truck drivers, maids and hotel owners here in the Chelan valley. I took my first job at the Lake View Drive In when I was 14 years old. My favorite spot to swim is Mermaid rock on the South Shore. I love
I’m Interested in a Home
Now what do I do?