Housing task force urges loan fund, tax tools and infrastructure to spur development
The Housing Solutions Task Force told the Selectboard Putney needs new financing tools, zoning changes and infrastructure investment — including a town revolving loan fund and tax stabilization or abatements — to encourage housing for seniors and single-person households.
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Representatives from the Housing Solutions Task Force told the Selectboard that Putney's housing stock is aging, construction has lagged, and demographic shifts (more seniors and single-person households) are increasing pressure for smaller, accessible units. Burt Tepfer said a range of local tools could help, including a town revolving loan fund, tax stabilization or abatements to encourage development, extending water and sewer, and new road construction where needed.
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