City of Lebanon Approves Early Plan for Apartment Building

Anybody looking for housing in West Lebanon, New Hampshire will soon have more options with the approval of a new apartment building. Following a vote by Planning Board members Monday night, the Twin Pines Housing Trust is moving forward their plan to construct a 31-unit apartment building on Main Street where the Mascoma Savings Bank parking lot is currently located.

According to The Valley News, the executive director of Twin Pines praised the location for being convenient and that it would provide affordable housing in an area where rental properties are in demand. The building would be composed of single, double, and triple bedroom units, with only three of them being rented at standard rates.

A combination of the remaining units will be rented to families or individuals who make certain percentages of the median income in the Upper Valley. The only primary concern of the new complex was parking, which Twin Pines hopes to alleviate by purchasing two parcels behind the building and clearing space for a 58-car lot.

The next step in the process will include a site plan review which should be expected in the near future.