The Essential Housing Program is a CRA partnership that provides access to land and funding for new construction of affordable housing in the Uptown and Binghampton neighborhoods. Developers must produce well-designed, quality construction, energy-efficient, and environmentally sustainable housing units. Essential housing is accessible to a range of income levels, from low- to middle-income households. The program offers a variety of housing types, including single-family and multifamily units, as well as homeownership and rental opportunities.