New Mercy Harbor Townhomes brings affordable housing in Benton Harbor

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined Benton Harbor officials for the ribbon cutting at Mercy Harbor, the new 28-unit affordable townhome development is at the long-vacant site of the old Mercy Hospital.

The two- and three-bedroom homes built by Harbor Habitat for Humanity and Renovare Development are for sale at below market rates for families making 60% to 120% of the area median income (AMI).

Some units are as listed low as $173,990 and the developers will help buyers get financing.

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ABC57's Brian Conybeare also sat down with Gov. Whitmer for a 1-on-1 interview after the ribbon cutting today to discuss the state's $130M in investments in Benton Harbor housing, roads, sewers and lead pipe removal over the past six years.

They also discussed the midterm elections and Whitmer's future now that she's term-limited out of office in January.