Plumas Housing Council Celebrates “Welcome Home Greenville”
The Plumas Housing Council (PHC) celebrates the inaugural home of the “Welcome Home Greenville” project. Welcome Home Greenville is a community-driven movement to build quality homes at an affordable price and invite young families and first-time home buyers to build a future in Plumas County. Local residents have come together—pooling their time and resources—to make homeownership possible through well-crafted 3-bed, 2-bath homes. This effort is rooted in the pride of Greenville’s past and shaped by a shared vision for its future—a future built on connection, care, and the people who choose to call this place home.
“Welcome Home Greenville” Project’s First Home
The first home to be built is a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom model located on a parcel on Hot Springs Road in Greenville. While this first home is located in Greenville, the model is ideally designed to be replicated in other communities throughout Plumas County.
The concept has been driven by the vision of Greenville community members, who were affected by the devastation of the Dixie Fire, to provide quality-built, well-crafted homes and make them affordable and accessible. It is so much more than just a housing effort, it stands as a testament to the strength and generosity of the residents of this community.
Current work includes seeking prospective homeowners for the first home. Identifying buyers quickly is crucial. As qualified buyers are identified, it encourages the community fund team to develop and fund the next home in the program. Additionally, it allows project managers and community investors to build a database of potential buyers and investment in a second and third home in response to the demand. The development team is also undergoing initial site preparation, with the home expected to be completed in August.
Additional Financial Support for Homebuyers
According to Reconstruction Recovery Advisors’ Hector Vizcarra, whose company has been involved in the rebuilding of Paradise after the Camp Fire, there are a few products coming available that could assist potential buyers. These include downpayment assistance, mortgage packages and assistance for closing costs for qualified homebuyers.
About the Plumas Housing Council
Funded by The Almanor Foundation, the Plumas Housing Council promotes collaboration and cohesion for workforce housing in Plumas County. The Council’s work is supported by the Dixie Fire Collaborative, North Valley Community Foundation, the Plumas County Planning Department, LMNOP Design, Inc. and Reconstruction Recovery Advisors and includes additional members including, but not limited to, major employers like Sierra Pacific Industries, Seneca Healthcare District, Plumas District Hospital, Plumas Charter School, Feather River College and local realtors and developers. The Welcome Home Greenville program is one of several Council initiatives to address workforce housing needs in Plumas County. Other efforts include exploring rental models that build housing density while preserving community values, developing cohesive marketing strategies, supporting County-related planning efforts, and exploring downpayment assistance programs.
