When building homeownership opportunities there are several key factors to consider. Among them, of course, affordability, the needs of the families who will live in the homes, sustainability and building to suit the community in which the homes will sit. Utilizing prefab construction, in collaboration with our partners, we are able to streamline the entire homebuilding process to deliver affordable, secure and beautiful homes. This has the added benefit of creating minimal disruption to nearby families, since the homes are built offsite and the onsite installation is relatively fast and neighbor friendly. We are able to overlay our tried and true “sweat equity” homeowner and volunteer model doing all landscapes and hardscapes and adding beautiful fences and decks. The result, beautiful homes in a beautiful coast side community.
BOLINAS
The Housing Need
In Bolinas, housing expenses exceed the national average by 201%. In recent years, more than 50 homes have been removed from the long-term rental market, instead being marketed as short-term Airbnb rentals and vacation homes. This shift has created a challenging situation for Bolinas residents who can no longer afford to live in their existing school districts or stay within a reasonable distance of their jobs. To combat this displacement, Habitat for Humanity Greater San Francisco, Villa, and Bolinas Community Land Trust have completed construction on a series of detached housing units using prefabricated construction methods. (Two of those homes shown at right.)
