New Jarvis Creek development aims to bring workforce housing to Hilton Head

January 14, 2026

HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — A new workforce housing community called North Point on Jarvis Creek is planned for an 11-acre parcel of town-owned land on Hilton Head Island, bringing 157 townhouse-style units to an area already anchored by the Island Rec Center, the Boys & Girls Club and local schools.


The Town of Hilton Head has entered a public-private partnership with One Street Residential LLC and approved a 65-year lease for the site. The development will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom units and is being pitched as a way to keep more workers living on-island by concentrating the island workforce in one community.


Heather Woolwine, communications director for the town, said the reality is that “cost of living hasn’t necessarily kept pace with wage increases and affordability of housing is getting really complicated.”


She emphasized the project’s focus on the “missing middle” — households that don’t qualify for low-income programs but still can’t keep up with rising housing costs.


All 157 units are planned as workforce housing rather than just a percentage of the development.


Estimated rents are expected to range between about $1,600 and $3,600, targeting households earning between 60% and 150% of area median income.


Based on Beaufort County’s 2025 AMI, a family of three could qualify with earnings roughly between $59,520 and $148,800.


For the first three years after opening, leasing will be restricted to people who work on the island.


Town officials say the goal is to maintain and grow the local workforce by creating attainable housing options close to community amenities.


Groundbreaking is scheduled for February 12.

September 8, 2026
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC — Construction at Northpoint on Jarvis Creek has reached another visible milestone, with framing now underway for the future workforce community on Hilton Head Island. The start of framing moves the project above ground and marks a significant step in the development. It follows key site infrastructure work, including completed site roadway and drainage infrastructure, the initial asphalt layer, and the foundation slab phase. Continued progress also reflects a larger community purpose: supporting the people who help keep Hilton Head Island moving every day. Each phase brings Northpoint on Jarvis Creek closer to becoming a connected residential community designed to give members of the Island’s workforce the opportunity to live closer to where they work, serve, and contribute. Northpoint on Jarvis Creek will include 157 homes and is being designed with a focus on long-term community impact, access, connectivity, and responsible development. Recent aerial photography from the site shows the scale of the work now taking place, from framing activity to infrastructure and foundation progress across the property. Together, these updates offer a broader view of how the community is taking shape. "Framing is one of the most rewarding milestones in any community because it's the point where months of planning and site work begin taking visible shape," said Rusty Porter, Executive Vice President of CF Evans Construction. "With each building that rises, Northpoint moves one step closer to providing high-quality housing for the people who help keep Hilton Head Island running every day. We're proud to be part of a team delivering a community that will have a lasting impact on the Island and remain focused on building it with the quality, care, and attention it deserves." Rusty Porter, Executive Vice President at CF Evans Construction The Northpoint team remains focused on maintaining transparency and keeping the community informed throughout each phase. NorthpointOnJarvisCreek.com continues to serve as a central resource for project updates, construction information, and email subscription access for those interested in following along as the community takes shape. Applications for residency are currently anticipated to open in Fall 2026, with initial move-ins expected in early 2027. Additional details will be shared as timelines are confirmed.  To learn more about this community, stay up to date with construction timelines and learn about qualifications for residency : Visit: NorthpointOnJarvisCreek.com Enter your email at: NorthpointOnJarvisCreek.com Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/northpointonjarviscreek/ Follow on Instagram: instagram.com/northpointonjarviscreek/ ABOUT NORTHPOINT ON JARVIS CREEK Northpoint on Jarvis Creek is a residential community under development on Hilton Head Island, created to serve the Island’s essential workforce through a high-quality, thoughtfully integrated neighborhood. Developed through a public-private partnership between the Town of Hilton Head Island and OneStreet Residential, the 157-unit community is designed to support long-term economic sustainability, reduce commuting challenges, and enhance quality of life for residents.
Award finalist for best on-the-boards affordable housing community, with apartment renderings and text
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Construction at Northpoint on Jarvis Creek has reached an important milestone as the first foundation slabs have been poured.
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May 22, 2026
OneStreet Residential Managing Partner Brendan Barr joins WHHI to discuss Northpoint on Jarvis Creek and OSR's approach to workforce housing.
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April 22, 2026
OneStreet Residential breaks ground for Northpoint on Jarvis Creek, a workforce housing neighborhood, with Town of Hilton Head Island
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Town of Hilton Head Island and OneStreet Residential signed a Workforce Housing Development Agreement for an 11-acre tract of Town-owned land at Northpoint Circle.
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The Town of Hilton Head Island entered negotiations with OneStreet Residential to develop the first workforce housing community.