Building just four homes can reshape a rural town — but getting them built isn’t easy, according to Spectrum News.
Gov. Hochul’s new Move-In NY program aims to expand affordable housing statewide, but advocates say rural areas face unique challenges. In places like Keene, Essex County, small-scale projects rely on a maze of state and federal support.
The New York Rural Housing Coalition wants lawmakers to make two pilot programs permanent: one funds small rental projects, the other cuts red tape for mobile home repairs. Advocates say both are vital for meeting New York’s housing goals.
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