Habitat for Humanity around Atlanta by Miriam Pia
Yes, everyone matters on this blog. Did you know that the annual income level for people to be eligible to get help in creating their own home with Habitat for Humanity is about $16,000? So far this international group, founded in 1976, has built 150,000 in various nations around the world.
If you have an income of this level, it may be possible for you to get a home other than a ‘trailor’ also known as a pre-manufactured home, or a ‘mobile home’. However, act fast, because conditions are changing.
Habitat has been most active near Atlanta in Douglas County, which is to the West. Right now, however there is a danger. The trouble may not be what you thought. It’s zoning regulations! Many of you know these are political hot spots, but so many others of you have been ignorant of this up until today. New zoning laws are demanding larger homes, of at least 1500 square feet instead of 1300 and in some locations are requiring garages. This all seems fine and dandy until you think of ‘the little guy’. The folks at Habitat have calculated the cost: these new restrictions force them to build homes that are $8000-$10,000 more according to the Associated Press. Much of the cost revolves around the increase in footage and garages.
Be alert to this, as Habitat has said that this will force them to only help people who are earning at least $18,000/year despite their desire to not be biased against the poor.
Also be aware that you could contact Habitat, especially if your annual budget is running in the “$20sK” to help you build your very own home within commuting distance of Atlanta, Georgia.
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