Agricon LLC unveils 10-home project to tackle city housing needs

The Jackson City Council meeting on April 15, 2025, focused on a significant housing initiative aimed at addressing the city's pressing need for residential properties. The council discussed a proposal involving Agricon LLC, a company led by local developer Anthony Bassett, who has a long history of construction and rehabilitation work in Jackson.

During the meeting, it was highlighted that a housing study conducted in 2023 identified a need for over 300 rehabilitated properties and the construction of 1,500 new homes over the next decade. The initiative aims to enhance the city's housing stock, particularly in Wards 3 and 4, where many of the targeted properties are located.

Bassett's company plans to build ten new homes, which will include nine three-bedroom, two-bathroom houses, each approximately 1,000 square feet, along with one smaller two-bedroom, one-bathroom home. The homes are designed to be standard-sized, not tiny homes, and will feature full basements or crawl spaces. The project is expected to cater to both owner-occupied and rental markets, with some homes already having prospective buyers.

Council members expressed interest in the project, with discussions about the standard practices for water and sewer hookups for new constructions. The meeting underscored the city's commitment to improving housing availability and quality, as well as the importance of collaboration with local developers to achieve these goals.

As the city moves forward with this initiative, the council aims to address the housing shortage effectively while fostering community development in Jackson.