Hays CISD breaks ground on new teacher housing, SMCISD considers similar project

Representatives from Hays CISD, Upward Communities and project partners celebrate the Nov. 5 groundbreaking for Live Oak Commons in Uhland. The development will provide 362 rental homes for teachers and other school district employees. Submitted photo A new housing development for Hays CISD employees is moving forward in Uhland, and San Marcos CISD is considering a similar project with the same developer.Upward Communities held a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 5 for Live Oak Commons, a 362 home near Uhland Elementary School. The homes will be available to teachers and other school district employees at rents intended to be below market rates.There will be a variety of housing options. The company estimated monthly rent starting at $795 for certain one-bedroom units and reaching around $2,000 for larger homes with as many as four bedrooms.

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