From The Banner · Mennatalla Ibrahim · · 1m 20s
Prince George’s County pledges $55K for student-built tiny home
Prince George’s County executive pledges $55,000 to keep first student-built tiny home in county after auction fails.
In brief
Prince George’s County executive pledges $55,000 to keep first student-built tiny home in county after auction fails. Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy pledged at least $55,000 to keep the first student-built tiny home in the county after it failed to sell at auction. Originally reported by The Banner.
Auction fails for student-built tiny home
A tiny home built by Prince George’s County Public Schools students drew no bids at auction.
“Going once. Going twice. Anybody in?”
County executive pledges $55,000
County Executive Aisha Braveboy pledged at least $55,000 to keep the tiny home in Prince George’s County.
“We want the first tiny house built by our students to go to really great use here in Prince George’s County”
Tiny home details
The 280-square-foot home, Homestead 24, features a kitchen, bathroom, sleeping loft, washer, dryer, heating and air conditioning.
Student-built housing program
The program has completed 49 houses since 1981, with Homestead 24 being the first tiny home.
Foundation of Applied Technology for Students
The nonprofit FACTS had hoped the auction would raise funds for future student construction projects.
County plans to acquire home
County will work through its Department of Housing and Community Development to acquire the house and find a renter or buyer.
Questions remain about housing
Under current zoning rules, homes on wheels cannot serve as permanent primary residences.
In short
Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy pledged at least $55,000 to keep the first student-built tiny home in the county after it failed to sell at auction.
