The Plumas Housing Council is celebrating the inaugural home of its Welcome Home Greenville project, reports The Almanor Foundation. Welcome Home Greenville is a community-driven movement to build quality homes at an affordable price and invite young families and first-time home buyers to build a future in Plumas County.
Funded by TAF, the Plumas Housing Council promotes collaboration and cohesion for workforce housing in Plumas County. The council’s work is supported by a range of local organizations and groups; additional members include major area employers and local Realtors and developers. The Welcome Home Greenville program is one of several council initiatives aimed to address workforce housing needs in Plumas County.
TAF reports that local residents have come together — pooling their time and resources — to make homeownership possible through well-crafted three-bedroom, two-bath homes. “This effort is rooted in the pride of Greenville’s past and shaped by a shared vision for its future — a future built on connection, care and the people who choose to call this place home,” said TAF. “It is so much more than just a housing effort; it stands as a testament to the strength and generosity of the residents of this community.”
The first Welcome Home Greenville home to be built is a three-bedroom, two-bathroom model located on a parcel on Hot Springs Road in Greenville. While this first home is located in Greenville, organizers say the model is ideally designed to be replicated in other communities throughout Plumas County.
Current efforts are focused on seeking prospective homeowners for the first home. TAF said identifying buyers quickly is crucial: As qualified buyers are identified, it encourages the community fund team to develop and fund the next home in the program. Additionally, it allows project managers and community investors to build a database of potential buyers and investment in a second and third home in response to the demand. The development team is also undergoing initial site preparation, with the home expected to be completed in August.
According to Reconstruction Recovery Advisors’ Hector Vizcarra, whose company has been involved in the rebuilding of Paradise after the Camp Fire, there are a few products coming available that could assist potential buyers. These include downpayment assistance, mortgage packages and assistance with closing costs for qualified homebuyers.
Other Plumas Housing Council efforts include exploring rental models that build housing density while preserving community values, developing cohesive marketing strategies, supporting county-related planning efforts and exploring downpayment assistance programs.
The Almanor Foundation also serves as the fiscal sponsor for The Plumas Sun.