Rogers Road Development
Expanding opportunities for homeownership in Carrboro
More local families could have an opportunity to become homeowners through a new affordable homeownership development proposed by Habitat for Humanity of Orange County on Rogers Road in Carrboro. The project would preserve open space, honor the area’s history, and build on the strength of the existing community.
We look forward to continuing our partnership with the Rogers Road community and the Town of Carrboro as we work to bring this vision to life.
The proposed development would include 86 affordable townhomes on approximately 15.5 acres at 7817 Rogers Road, between Rogers Road and Tallyho Trail.
Plans currently include:
- Two-story townhomes with a mix of two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes
- A walking trail along the perimeter of the property
- Shared green space and a community gathering pavilion
- An overlook park incorporated into the stormwater retention pond
Every home in this development would be sold below market rate and remain permanently affordable through measures like deed restrictions.
An initial site plan for the Rogers Road development. This plan is subject to change. View full-sized image.
Creating opportunities for local families
We aim to expand access to affordable homeownership for working families who are increasingly priced out of the Carrboro housing market. Our goal is to serve households earning below 80% of the Area Median Income (AMI).
We are actively pursuing additional funding and subsidies to make these homes affordable to households across a range of incomes. The final income mix will depend on funding, development costs, financing conditions, and income limits in place as the project moves forward.
Rooted in the Rogers Road community
Habitat has been part of Rogers Road for many years. We have built and repaired more than 100 homes in the neighborhood, worked alongside longtime residents, supported community initiatives, and donated the land where the RENA Community Center now stands.
Rogers Road is a community with a rich history, strong relationships, and a vision for its future. Our approach to this development draws on the community’s priorities: preserving the area’s cultural and socioeconomic diversity, connecting neighbors, and balancing development with environmental conservation. Those priorities are expressed in Mapping Our Community’s Future, the community-led vision that informs our work.
We are committed to listening to residents, working alongside community partners, and being good neighbors throughout the planning, development, and construction process.
Where things stand
In October 2026, the Carrboro Town Council unanimously approved a rezoning request to move the proposed development forward. The development is still undergoing the Town of Carrboro’s public approval process.
We will continue to work with Town staff, community members, and other partners to refine plans and address questions about the development, including stormwater management, traffic, and site conditions.
Significant planning and permitting work remains before construction can begin. Construction is not expected to start until around 2030. We look forward to sharing updates as the project progresses.
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