State launches starter‑home demonstration to test off‑site methods and seed factory financing
Commerce and the Finance Commission described a starter‑home demonstration that will select two sites (30–44 for‑sale homes each) to test off‑site methods; the commission approved two funds (described as $10M catalyst and $10M innovation tranches) to seed factory capacity and lender products.
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Marty Koistra and Chris Hermans updated the committee on the Washington Starter Home demonstration and related financing work. Koistra said Commerce will release an RFP to select two jurisdictions to host demonstration sites, each testing a different off‑site methodology (3D volumetric, panelized or hybrids), with each site proposed at roughly 30–44 for‑sale homes targeting low‑ and moderate‑income buyers. "We're looking for 2 sites, 2 distinct jurisdictions, 30 to 44 sale homes," he told the panel.
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