Dayton Completed 44 New Affordable Housing Units
The DeSoto Bass site update provides long-term rental assistance for local families.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Apartments
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Greater Dayton Premier Management has finalized the construction of 44 new affordable housing units at the historic DeSoto Bass site. These units replace aging 1940s-era infrastructure and include 20-year project-based rental assistance for residents.
Why it matters
This $15.3 million redevelopment replaces original public housing structures to improve living conditions for residents. The project maintains affordable housing availability while preserving the history of the site.
The $15.3 million project includes 44 units across nine buildings. These apartments provide 20-year project-based rental assistance compared to the aging 1940s-era units they replace.
The players
Greater Dayton Premier Management
The local housing agency responsible for managing and redeveloping public property in the Dayton area.
HUD
The federal agency that oversees public housing standards and provides funding for municipal redevelopment projects.
The details
The development team utilized a relocation strategy where current residents of demolished buildings were moved within the existing DeSoto Bass property. Families held a right of first refusal to transition into these new units or to alternative housing at Germantown Crossing. This phase is part of a larger plan to modernize the site, which once held over 1,000 units during its peak.
Timeline
February 1940: DeSoto Bass Courts first opened as public housing.
October 2026: Phase one construction was completed and public tours were held.
The Home Front
This development follows the long-standing precedent of the 1940 opening of DeSoto Bass Courts as a foundational public housing site in Dayton. The project reflects a broader trend of replacing mid-century emergency housing with modern, long-term assisted-living infrastructure.
Current residents of the site should coordinate with agency staff to confirm their housing transition status. If you are a resident, keep your documentation regarding the right of first refusal in a secure folder for future development phase communications.
The takeaway
The redevelopment preserves affordable rental options for local families by replacing aging 1940s buildings with modern units. Residents should maintain communication with the housing agency regarding the upcoming development phases with HUD.
Further reading
For more information on current rental trends and local housing options, visit Apartments.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WYSO.
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