• The SITE SELECTION COMMITTEE targets areas in which Habitat might build, finds potential building sites, and recommends particular properties for acquisition.  An important part of our work is researching the adequacy of those properties for Habitat's use.  This research includes consideration of zoning, site development regulations, use restrictions, environmental regulations and marketable title issues related to each property.

Habitat builds quality affordable houses with low-income families, and needs to find building sites appropriate to the needs of those families. Awareness of those needs imposes restrictions as to a property's price, location, and access to public services.  Most of the properties available on the real estate market at any given time are not appropriate for Habitat's use due to these limitations. Participation on this committee is most appropriate for the volunteer who is interested or experienced in real estate, or who has contacts in the community or other sources of information about potential building sites.

Site Selection Committee

Job Description  

Members of the Site Selection Committee meet on a bi-weekly to monthly basis in the Jefferson City area. Meetings normally last about an hour and are held during the day. Members of the Site Selection Committee will be asked to look for available, buildable lots in the Jefferson City area. Committee members bring ideas for lots to the meeting for discussion. We review different lots, their price, location and feasibility of construction.

No previous experience is necessary but desirable. We would like Committee members with knowledge in construction, community development, property law, real estate or land development.