CHESTERTOWN — Two modular homes were set earlier this month on Kent Attainable Housing properties on Prospect Street in Chestertown, moving the organization closer to delivering new affordable homes for hardworking local families.
The homes were craned into place on May 15 in a coordinated effort that demonstrated both the innovation and efficiency of modular construction.
The set marked the culmination of months of planning, permitting and community collaboration, and signals the beginning of the final phase of construction.
“These homes have become a part of the tapestry of the Kent County community, a community that will become home to two families that will go through the Kent Attainable Housing Future Homeowners Program,” Terwana Brown, the organization’s director of programs, said in a news release.
Final construction work to be done includes utility hookups, interior finishes, landscaping and inspections.
The homes are expected to be move-in ready later this year.
“It is so rewarding to see the manifestation of all of our hard work. Our board worked diligently to make this happen and we were blessed to have this go off without a hitch. We are grateful for everyone who was involved,” Pastor Leon Frison, a board member, said in the news release.
As work continues, Kent Attainable Housing has launched the Foundations to Finishes campaign to raise the remaining funds needed to complete the homes. Money raised will help to cover site work and interior finishing costs, such as painting, appliances and fixtures.
Community members can contribute by making a financial donation, volunteering or spreading the word.
To learn more, see kentattainablehousing.org.
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Kent Attainable Housing is a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty through affordable homeownership opportunities in Kent County, Maryland, by partnering with local businesses, volunteers and donors.
