Five new family homes have been completed in Inveraldie, making them the first council housing to be provided in the village for 40 years.
Angus Council said the new development carries the name of the former ward councillor the late Frank Ellis, as a tribute to his long campaigning for affordable social housing.
The £600k development was constructed by Hadden Construction on a village site formerly occupied by old timber garages.
The project also received a Scottish Government Affordable Housing Grant of £138k.
Commenting on the council's housing investment programme Scottish Housing and Welfare Minister Margaret Burgess said: "This is a fantastic example of the great work that is being carried out by local authorities to provide much needed council housing.
"It is rewarding to see that through support from the Scottish Government's Affordable Housing Supply Programme, Angus Council has been able to provide local families with high quality, sustainable and affordable homes. Close partnership working is central to our affordable housing programmes, and we will continue to work with Angus Council to provide vital affordable accommodation."
The council's housing spokesperson councillor Donald Morrison added: "This modest project is perfect example of our housing ambition for Angus. Five homes have been provided in a rural area, building on an unsightly brownfield site rather than encroaching on valuable agricultural land. Through our contracts we are investing in the local economy, providing jobs and training opportunities.
"The sustainable design means that tenants can benefit from savings in their heating and lighting bills and their home safety is improved with the sprinkler system, which we are now installing as standard in all new build homes."
The five homes are part of the council's growing new build housing stock, available for rent to Angus Council tenants.
The council has made a commitment to deliver over 150 new council houses over the next three years, utilising the Scottish Government Affordable Housing Grant subsidy.
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