What We Do
In pursuit of our mission, OMDC aims specifically to:
- Make Orange Mound a safe, attractive place to live and work.
- Increase the affordable housing units in the City of Memphis.
- Recapture tax revenue generated by the increase in property values.
- Sustain and promote economic development activities.
- Improve and assist the redevelopment of the commercial corridor.
- Partner with organizations to develop programs to increase marketable skills of Orange Mound.
- Provide job opportunities for Orange Mound residents.
The Orange Mound Development Corporation is an HUD Approved Housing Counseling Agency. OMDC provides counseling services for individuals and/or families seeking assistance with becoming homeowners, maintaining home-ownership, and/or preventing foreclosure.
OMDC also develops housing for home-ownership and/or rental. OMDC provides quality and affordable housing opportunities to low to moderate income individuals and/or families.