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Habitat for Humanity outlines 6‑unit Route 28 project and timeline to Yarmouth committee
Summary
Habitat for Humanity presented a preliminary plan for six permanently affordable homes at 1121 Route 28 South Yarmouth, describing unit mix, affordability targets, permitting steps and fundraising and requesting local preference in state application processes.
Representatives from Habitat for Humanity told the Town of Yarmouth Community Housing Committee on April 14 that they plan a six‑unit affordable homeownership development at 1121 Route 28 South (near the Wood Road intersection), and outlined the permitting steps, timeline and financing background.
Noreen (new Habitat representative) said the proposal as drafted includes six homes — a mix of one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom units, combining cape and ranch styles — with full basements where site conditions allow. The homes are planned for households at roughly 60–80% of area median income, and Habitat will seek a local preference and “better preference” for one unit as part of the state Local Initiative Program (LIP) and comprehensive permit processes.
Noreen described Habitat’s usual program details: a longer applicant screening and interview process, a sweat‑equity requirement (roughly 250 hours for a single applicant, about 300 hours for two adults), and home visits to verify housing need. She…
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