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City awards $240,656 PLHA grant to Habitat for Humanity Calaveras amid questions about local preference
Summary
Council voted to award $240,656 in Permanent Local Housing Allocation funds to Habitat for Humanity Calaveras for owner-occupied housing. Residents asked whether the homes will prioritize local applicants; Habitat staff said equal housing law limits ZIP-code-only preferences but most interested applicants are local and selection criteria include mortgage ability, partnership work and demonstrated local need.
The Angels Camp City Council approved a $240,656 Permanent Local Housing Allocation (PLHA) grant to Habitat for Humanity Calaveras on Dec. 2 to support development of ownership housing.
Staff summarized the open request and said one proposal was submitted from Habitat for Humanity Calaveras. Mark Gatte, executive director of Habitat, attended the meeting and Morgan (project lead) described site readiness and development progress—site grading,…
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