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And I assume it's still the case that every adult on a lease needs to meet that 3x requirement, making roommates a less viable way to afford a place near jobs.
by notreallyserio 4y ago
And I assume it's still the case that every adult on a lease needs to meet that 3x requirement, making roommates a less viable way to afford a place near jobs.
- toomuchtodo 4y agoI’ve tried to rent out single family homes with rooms rented at the $500-$600 price point (boarding house) and was told “no flop houses, families only” by my local jurisdiction. When I told them I’d bulldoze and get zoned for a 4-plex, I was told my zoning request wouldn’t be approved. Sunbelt state, suburban area, older construction with no HOAs. I’ve moved on to trying to buy an RV park or campground, or build one, and use tiny homes or Boxable for the structures. The purpose of a system is what it does, and it is not to get people into affordable housing. It is to protect property values and NIMBYs' desires, with a second order effect of disincentivizing density (even slight increases of it). Deeply disappointing for someone who works with the unhoused and is just trying to get them into housing that isn't a shelter or a tent behind the park.
- DoreenMichele 4y agoThank you for the work you are doing. I would love to hear more. If you ever wish to talk -- even just to vent -- do not hesitate to email me about this issue.
- toomuchtodo 4y agoHighest praise. Your writings on HN and your mailing list were a contributor to my inspiration to work on this, and your perspective has been invaluable. I will reach out when time permits.
- imtringued 4y agoPeople act as if poverty is this unexplained phenomenon that one just can't get rid of, moments later they try to make it as expensive as possible to stay alive in a certain area.