Peoples' Self-Help Housing
Providing Affordable Housing in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura Counties

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The Mission of Peoples' Self-Help Housing is to provide affordable housing and programs leading to self-sufficiency for low-income families, seniors, and other special needs groups on California's Central Coast.


SELF-HELP HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

BUILD YOUR OWN DREAM HOME!
Terebinth Lane Mutual Self-Help Homes in Templeton

Peoples' Self-Help Housing will work with 33 qualified families to assist
them to build their own homes on Terebinth Lane in Templeton.

Application packets will be available at:
Templeton Place Apartments, 1009 Petersen Ranch Road, Templeton

Friday, April 3rd, 3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Saturday, April 4th, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

and at the Peoples' Self-Help Housing Corp. Office, 3533 Empleo Street in
San Luis Obispo during normal work hours after April 5th, 2009.

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For a list of completed home ownership properties, click here.
Frequently Asked Questions about our home ownership program: English / Español


Construction supervisor and owner builders discussing foundations.

The Self-Help Home Ownership program assists families in the construction of their new house and reduces the cost at the same time. Groups of ten families work together under PSHH's supervision to build one another's house and, through the process, build a community.

Participating families lower their home building costs between 20-25 percent by contributing a minimum of 1,600 hours of construction labor per family through the construction process, which averages to about 12-15 months per home. This "sweat equity" is used in lieu of a cash down payment. This collective effort creates neighborhood ties and an overall sense of pride through the direct construction involvement of the future residents!

Low-income families are taught the financial and construction skills necessary to build their first home.

In order to qualify, all applicants must meet minimum eligibility requirements:

  • Minimum/maximum income guidelines (county specific).
  • A good credit and rental history.
  • Agree to work a minimum of 40 hours per week for approximately one year on the construction of the new homes.
To view a list of our completed Self-Help Home Ownership neighborhoods, click here.

Opening Doors.  Building Neighborhoods.  Improving Lives.

Peoples' Self-Help Housing - Providing Affordable Housing in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties
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