Heiller's Affordable Housing Plan

By Craig Allan Heiller

• City loans up to $20,000 materials cost for an 800 square feet maximum size

• Second Unit at 5% interest

• For owner-occupied single family residences only

• Maximum occupancy by 2 tenants, or two tenants plus caretaker as necessary

• City offers several standardized sets of plans

• City processes application and inspections free

• Affordable housing created for 1/6 of the current cost to public for conventional construction

• Much lower infrastructure cost to all involved

• Most of the infrastructure systems already exist

• Benefits go to existing homeowners in support of family interests and values - (growing families and seniors)

• Second units can be built by homeowners/volunteers

• Proposal for affordable housing invites energy savings, carpooling, and security improvements

• Equal Availability - no unlawful age restrictions or death taxes

• Economical - the Heiller Plan costs are only $20 thousand per unit. The current City cost is $120 thousand per unit

• For their effort and investment, the property owner adds a 2nd unit mini-flat for approximately $100/month interest
  
  
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