Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development (HAND) and the Tipton County Foundation have announced plans to redevelop the historic Tipton County Jail and Sheriff’s Residence, creating 17 rental homes, most of which will be affordable.
Completed in 1895, the jail and Sheriff’s Residence was designed by architect Adolph Scherrer, who also designed the Tipton County Courthouse and Indiana Statehouse. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the property was named one of Indiana Landmarks’ 10 Most Endangered historic places in 2020 and 2021.
The redevelopment offers an opportunity to preserve an important piece of Tipton County’s history while expanding housing options for local residents.
“This project is about more than finding a new purpose for a historic building. It’s about creating homes and opportunities for people who want to call Tipton County home,” HAND Executive Director Andrea Davis said. “We’re grateful for the partnership that makes it possible to honor Tipton County’s history while investing in its future.”
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The Tipton County Foundation has helped advance the project by bringing local partners together around the redevelopment opportunity. HAND will serve as the affordable housing developer and plans to own and manage the completed homes, helping ensure they remain affordable for years to come.
“The Tipton County Foundation is very excited to partner with HAND on this project,” said Chad Huff, president and CEO of the Tipton County Foundation. “The need for housing in Tipton County cannot be overstated, and creative approaches like this one make a meaningful difference in the effort to bring more families to this wonderful place. The Foundation is grateful to HAND and County leadership for coming alongside this vision and for the contributions of resources and expertise they’ve leant to the project so far. This project is a milestone for our community.”
The project is currently in predevelopment, with additional details to be shared as plans progress. HAND currently owns and manages five affordable senior rental homes at Southwood Villas in Tipton. Completion of the jail renovation would bring HAND’s Tipton County portfolio to 22 homes.
About HAND
Founded in 2003, Hamilton County Area Neighborhood Development (HAND) is a nonprofit organization that develops, owns, and manages affordable rental housing in Hamilton, Boone, and Tipton counties. HAND provides quality affordable housing and advocates for housing options where everyone can thrive. For more information, visit handincorporated.org.
About the Tipton County Foundation
Founded in 1986, the Tipton County Foundation is a community foundation dedicated to strengthening Tipton County through philanthropy, strategic grantmaking and community leadership. By connecting donors, resources and local organizations, the Foundation supports the causes that matter to the community, now and for generations to come. Learn more at tiptoncf.org.
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