Habitat for Humanity buys vacant Amsterdam lot for $100 to construct a modular home for low-income families.

Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County bought a vacant lot in Amsterdam, NY for $100 to construct a modular home, supporting their mission to help low-income families achieve homeownership. Acquiring the property at a low cost helps Habitat control project costs and avoid passing expenses on to selected families who pay low-interest mortgages. The nonprofit aims to secure grants and fundraising to reduce the homeowner's cost to around $130,000 from an estimated $255,000 construction cost.

August 25, 2024
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