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25 homes up in Moorpark housing lottery
Drawing for affordable units slated for Oct. 17
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More from Local NewsThe affordable-housing lottery is revving up again in Moorpark.
With 25 affordable homes expected to be completed by the end of the year, low-income families who want to buy a home for the first time must attend one of three workshops to be eligible for the Oct. 17 lottery that will determine the lucky 25.
While city officials said the homes are strictly for low-income households, anyone can attend the workshops to learn about other affordable-housing options in the city. The evening workshops, offered in Spanish and English, will be held during the second week of September.
The 25 affordable units will be available in Pardee's Waverly Place development in the Moorpark Highlands. Through an agreement with the city, Pardee is offering 12 three-bedroom units and 13 four-bedroom units in the 102-home development near Spring Road at a reduced rate.
"We encourage anyone to come for the workshop," said Nancy Burns, senior management analyst for the city. "We're mailing out fliers to everyone who has contacted us about affordable housing and everyone on the waiting list from last year."
Those who were eligible in the past under low-income guidelines should reapply because last year's lottery list expired July 31. Families that qualify will be eligible for homes in other affordable-housing projects built within the next two years, Burns said.
To be eligible, a one-person household must have annual income from $30,001 to $48,000. A two-person household income must be from $34,301 to $54,850. For three people, it's $38,551 to $61,700; for four, $42,851 and $68,550; and for five, $46,301 to $74,050.
This will be the third affordable-housing lottery since 2005 under the city's First Time Homebuyer Program. Last year, only two of 84 eligible lottery participants were placed in new homes. In the first round, seven families were placed.
Last year, the city was expecting seven homes in the Canterbury Lane development to become available as affordable housing, but those plans were put off indefinitely, as were plans for 17 affordable units in the William Lyon Brighton development near Walnut Canyon Road.
The workshops will be Sept. 4, 5 and 6, all at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center, 799 Moorpark Ave.
To make a reservation, call 517-6251.
Posted by spokenit on August 25, 2007 at 7:56 a.m. (Suggest removal)
With that income I think most hard working people are eligible! Let see who actual gets them.... Life as THEY are making it is way to expensive for the ending pay out! The working class should not have to bust their butts and then be put in the class of " low-income" Something is wrong and we the working class should fix it! Or how about,, "A day without a working class citizen???" See what happens. The world would completely stop.
Posted by ironwoman on August 25, 2007 at 8:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Must be nice to receive assistance...we looked at the homes in Moorpark Highlands and they are too expensive but we don't qualify for low income so we, of course, are stuck with a high mortgage. Can't complain too much because we are fortunate. Good luck to those that deserve this assistance....but a suggestion to the City of Moorpark----Why don't you make this a criteria to enter the lottery? Knowledge of the ENGLISH language.
Posted by pjlove10 on August 25, 2007 at 9:57 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Wow...just had to throw that jab in there huh. Show a little class and don't "pretend" to be happy for them.
Posted by porchiepoo on August 25, 2007 at 2:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Why only first time buyers? If someone is at that income level it shouldn't matter if you have owned a home in the past. I agree that its not fair if you currently own a home, but what if you had one years ago?
I would also hope that only legal citizens would be eligibile.
Posted by insideedge on August 25, 2007 at 2:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Rediculous.....
Real Estate is suppose to be "EQUAL" opportunity. Some poor schmuk is going to work his butt off just to pay his mortgage and the same house next door to him is going to sell for 400K less. I wonder if anyone has ever tried to sue over this. I know I'd be pissed as all heck if the people next door paid less for their house than I did just because I work harder.
Posted by ironwoman on August 25, 2007 at 6:53 p.m. (Suggest removal)
pilove10-I don't pretend to be happy for anyone...I am glad that those who are able to utilize such assistance has the opportunity to do so...I just hope it's legitimate. Yes and I had to throw that jab in...has nothing to do with class. I am just tired of a system enabling those who don't have to try hard. Like I said, I hope it's legit, like for handicapped people or those with disabilities or people who care for them...and single mothers or parents working hard to support 5 or 6 kids and actually have loyalty and respect for our society. That's all.
Insideedge- There is city assistance housing behind me in a fairly new neighborhood. One has a pool and two others have boats and very nice cars...how nice is that? I don't wish to make less $$ but I do wish we could get a break too. The city gave them $25,000 as a down payment plus lowered the price of the homes. This was in 2004.
Posted by looney55 on August 25, 2007 at 8:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Insideedge: It's not the same house. They are smaller and they can only sell for what the program states the "max" is. If you want something bad enough you have to work hard. Just because your at the bottom of the work force doesn't mean you work less hard, I think the contrary you have to work twice as hard as the boss!
Poorchiepoo: I think you can apply if you have owned in the past. Your name has to be off title for 3 yrs, or something to that effect.
Wonderwoman: Maybe your neighbors in 2004 were making a lot less and could not afford the market price. The program worked for them, they are living the American Dream. Don't be bitter they can't sell their home for the same price you can. You basically loose $$ in the program due the fact you really don't make any equity.
Woodssc: The process is long and there are several checks so there should not be any illegals in the systems. And I know in Ventura they Program does regular in home checks, you cant sub-lease (rent) the unit. They are too many rules and if you get caught do anything against the Low Income Program, they force you to sell. If you haven't been in your unit long enough you end up having to pay to get out of the program.
Why does everyone have to be so negative. How many single parents will benefit from this program. I give praise and a thumbs up to Pardee. I understand there will be one low income unit in each of the buildings. Good job Pardee!!!
Posted by ironwoman on August 26, 2007 at 6:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Looney55- People aren't being negative, simply realistic. There's a difference. I believe I mentioned this would be a good program for single parents and those with disabilities. As mentioned prior, I hope the process is legit.
Posted by gayala70 on August 27, 2007 at 11:39 a.m. (Suggest removal)
In Oxnard, I know of a couple of occassions where the staff in the housing office actually got the homes instead of the residence who stood out side for hours. Which is actually against the law, but who is going to tell on their fellow coworkers? Makes you wonder how fair all this really is.
Posted by ironwoman on August 27, 2007 at 7:31 p.m. (Suggest removal)
gayala70- You should tell on these people. Who cares about reprisal if the truth is the truth?
Posted by AnnaWhaat on August 30, 2007 at 2:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
gayala70 ,Gee the more I think about your post the madder I get. I cant believe the staff got homes ! So unfair .........Please step forward to the city even annonymously and report this ! Thanks !
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