Plans for a 29-unit Habitat for Humanity housing project, proposed for a 2.4-acre lot in Bay Point, could be approved Tuesday by the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors.
The Pacifica Landing Project would be at the intersection of Driftwood Drive and Pacifica Avenue, just west of Rio Vista Elementary School. The townhouses will have two, three or four bedrooms, and range from approximately 992 square feet up to 1,442 square feet.
Habitat for Humanity projects are known for the involvement of the eventual tenants. Qualifying households for this project must earn a maximum of 80 percent of the area median income in Alameda, Contra Costa and Santa Clara counties; must show a need for housing; must be willing to contribute “sweat equity” – actual labor – in the construction of the home; and demonstrate an ability to pay.
The public hearing for this project will be part of the supervisors’ Tuesday meeting, which begins at 9:30 a.m. in the board chambers on the ground floor of the Contra Costa County Administration building, 651 Pine St. in downtown Martinez.
When will we stop enabling people who can’t afford to buy on their own? These new homes will be nicer than the average Joe who works his butt off but doesn’t meet the criteria for affordable housing. When section 8 folks are driving Mercedes and BMW’s thanks to my tax dollars.
Trauma very right. I lived a building that had section 8,s who drove Mercedes, BMW,s. had new computers delivered to their doors. sat home and watched daytime T.V. eating Bon Bons all day. most of them were very capable of holding down jobs. but why should they. meanwhile I worked 15 hour days paying full rent. most of the 8,s paid less then 100 bucks or less a month to live in the complex.
Hey, finally something I can agree upon with trauma.
Also agree with TRx, some people are very good at gaming the system.
I have a relative who works in the health care industry (Kaiser). She has welfare patients that live better than she does.
I don’t know if this will go through. After all they are a Christian organization. And you know you know how awful those Christians are..
Seems Reasonable. New Homeowners, New Families, With A Reason To Stay Longer And Grow Stronger Community. It’s A Better Idea Than Selling The Land And Having The Property Values Skyrocket More Over Obscene Houses With No Backyards.
Habitat for Humanity is a Christian-based non-profit that does not use taxpayer money and has nothing to do with Section 8 housing.
This not section 8 housing. Section 8 housing destroys towns. Habitat for Humanity has good requirements.
It does require “sweat equity,” people who help build the house. They also buy at a lower cost. This is not your classic give away.
Habitat is NOT section 8. Section 8 is rental while Habitat is owned by the purchaser. The future owners are heavily vetted to make sure they can handle the property (both financial and upkeep) and have background checks that very few Section 8 renters would pass. Then they have to put in time working on the property. They do purchase at below market rates but that is due to the setup of the program and because of sweat equity. The folks buying the house are in it for the long run.
will Jimmy show up?