NC S279

Authorizes the Durham Public Schools Board of Education and Durham County to partner together to construct, provide, and maintain affordable rental housing on property they currently own.

Permits transfer of property owned by Durham and Durham County Schools to partnerships, joint ventures, or land trusts for affordable housing purposes, except property acquired through eminent domain after the bill's effective date.

Restricts rental of housing units exclusively to Durham Public Schools teachers, sworn law enforcement officers, other first responders employed by local government entities in Durham County, and other Durham Public Schools professional staff.

Requires at least 75% of housing units to be reserved for Durham Public Schools teachers, with the board authorized to set reasonable rents and charge below-market rates at its discretion.

Housing units must comply with all applicable building codes, zoning ordinances, and health and safety statutes, rules, and regulations.