More affordable housing is coming to Greenville's Lincoln Park neighborhood following the City Council's approval of a contract with a local builder on Monday night.

The Council unanimously approved a contract with Bill Clark Homes to construct six homes in Lincoln Park.The work will complete an effort to provide new, affordable housing for the Lincoln Park neighborhood that started with the construction of four homes in 2020.

Cost of the construction contract is $1,205,500, and buyers at or below 80 percent of the area median income will be eligible to purchase them. Additionally, the City will offer down payment assistance.

Construction on the homes is expected to begin by the end of the year.