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flag Jonah Richard builds affordable homes in Vermont using sweat equity and grants, helping tackle rural housing shortages.

flag Jonah Richard, a Fairlee, Vermont developer, has built nearly 20 homes and plans 45 more in his hometown, using sweat equity, grants, and family funds to keep costs around $170,000 per unit. flag Once a New York City consultant, he returned during the pandemic, converting a vacant post office into an eight-unit building with retail space despite initial community concerns. flag His hands-on approach, local roots, and focus on infill development have drawn statewide attention as a model for addressing rural housing shortages. flag Fairlee has updated zoning to allow 100 new homes, aiming to retain residents and workers, while Richard shares his experiences to help others replicate his success in small towns facing high construction costs and staffing challenges.

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