Small rural towns across the country has been hit by the housing crisis. With limited options and space, towns are starting to use creative and cost savings solutions.

Mayville, Wisconsin is turning a vacant school building into affordable apartments.

The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation awarded the city $250,000 to turn the old red brick school building into a 20-unit complex called the Albrecht School Apartments.

[Adapted from:  Towns are turning vacant schools into affordable housing September 5, 2022 KSTU and other TV stations nationwide]