Rezoning For J1 Housing For Visa Students Approved

A developer plans to build an International residence hall for J1 Visa students.

Housing set to host International J1 students on the Grand Strand has been approved.

On Tuesday, the Myrtle Beach City Council voted on the second and final reading to approve a request to rezone nearly eight acres of land on the corner of Robert Grissom Parkway and Mr. Joe White Avenue.

A developer plans to build an International residence hall for J1 Visa students.

Nearly 3,500 participants come to the city of Myrtle Beach every year and many help fill vacant positions at hotels, restaurants, and attractions, especially during the summer months.

The new housing will provide them a place to stay as they contribute.

The first phase is expected to be completed by 2025.