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Ojai council extends Habitat for Humanity MOU for tiny-home project, directs legal review on vacancy tax and housing fund
Summary
The council approved a 180-day extension of the Habitat for Humanity MOU for a four-unit tiny-home project at 408–410 North Montgomery Street, with a 150-day staff check-in and direction to the city attorney to report on vacancy/second-home tax options and a community housing fund.
The Ojai City Council voted Dec. 2 to extend the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Habitat for Humanity for a proposed tiny-home project at 408–410 North Montgomery Street and directed staff to return with recommendations to accelerate the project and to explore housing finance options.
Community Development Director Lucas Seibert told the council the MOU was originally adopted in 2024 and that the applicant seeks an extension because design review, permit milestones and federal HOME grant timelines extend beyond the current expiration. Seibert said the applicant's timeline anticipates breaking…
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