March 19, 2024

First home uses housing initiative

John and Amy Schultz were the first citizens to use the $10,000 cash incentive for building a qualifying house in Newton. City development specialist Craig Armstrong, left, presented the couple with a check upon the completion of their new house.

“We’re happy to be able to present that to you and wish all the best in your new home and help make it possible for us to continue in this program,” Armstrong said.

The incentive is a part of the $3.65 million housing initiative the city implemented in 2014. The home must cost at least $160,000 in addition to the value of the land to qualify for the program.